Points program

Abstract · Apps & XP

Explore Portal apps, XP and badges, with costs and reward limits explained.

WHAT YOU DOTry an ecosystem app
WHAT IT TAKESAllow for gas and app fees
WHAT TO CHECKTrack XP and badges
What is the project, and how can you take part?

Abstract is an Ethereum Layer 2 focused on consumer applications. Portal brings app discovery, a wallet and participation records together. Choose an app, understand its actions, then check XP and badges. Each application has its own requirements; there is no single workflow that produces the same outcome for every user.

This guide covers exploring apps through Portal. Purchases, swaps and bridging have different costs. You can start by reading app descriptions before deciding whether to fund an account.

A good starting point if

You want to try Abstract apps and understand logins, approvals and payments.

Think it through first

XP has no fixed token conversion rate in the cited rules. Do not plan around a guaranteed airdrop.

What it takes

01

App and network fees

App price plus network fees

What to consider

Check the app price separately from the network fee in the wallet confirmation. A free first action may lead to a paid purchase, swap or mint. Set a limit for the whole experience.

02

Moving funds

Funding, bridging and exit fees

What to consider

Check where your existing assets are held before choosing a Portal funding method. Bridge fees, exchange withdrawal fees and later exit costs can be separate. Matching address formats do not mean matching networks.

03

Time and records

First-use setup and record checks

What to consider

Allow time to read the app requirements and check the account. Keep the app name, date and transaction hash so that later reward checks refer to a specific activity.

Before you start: a short checklist
  • Access to a Portal account you control.
  • Review the network, balance and permissions before an onchain action.
  • App costs can exceed any eventual reward.

How to participate, step by step

  1. Open the official Portal

    Sign in and locate Discover and Rewards for your account.

    Read step instructions
  2. Choose an app you understand

    Read its requirements and total costs before taking an action.

    Read step instructions
  3. Review your records

    Allow for the published update cycle before checking XP and eligible badges.

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Reward rules and eligibility

The Portal FAQ describes weekly XP updates and non-transferable XP. Check Rewards for badge eligibility. No token allocation, conversion rate or positive return is promised here.

How can you check your records after completing tasks?
Confirm the transaction first
Check its status in your wallet or the relevant explorer. A failed transaction differs from an app not recognising it. Confirm the connected account before repeating any payment.
Then check reward records
The Portal FAQ describes weekly XP updates and badge eligibility in Rewards. A successful transaction without an immediate XP change is not enough to establish a failure.

Common participation questions

Can Abstract XP be transferred between accounts?

The official FAQ says XP is not transferable. Choose the account you intend to keep using; do not assume records will merge if you change accounts.

Does XP guarantee a future airdrop?

The cited Portal documentation describes XP and badges without a fixed token conversion rate. Participation records, eligibility and received assets are different outcomes.

Should I fund the account before choosing an app?

Choose an app first, then check its networks, assets and permissions. This reduces the chance of funding an account before discovering a requirement you cannot meet. Stop if a page requests a seed phrase or private key.