# Manager Leaderboard

The Manager Leaderboard is a public ranking of all fund managers on the Alvara platform. It provides a transparent, data-driven way for investors to evaluate and compare managers.

## Ranking Criteria

Managers are ranked based on a combination of:

* **Total AUM:** Combined TVL across all BSKTs they manage
* **Performance:** Weighted average returns across their baskets
* **Number of BSKTs:** How many baskets the manager operates
* **Best performer:** Their top-performing BSKT

## Manager Profile

Each manager has a public profile page showing:

* **Wallet address** with optional ENS name
* **Verified identity:** Linked X (Twitter) profile and Gitcoin Passport score
* **All managed BSKTs** with individual performance data
* **Aggregate statistics:** Total AUM, average performance, creation history
* **Activity feed:** Recent management actions across all baskets

## Identity Verification

Managers can optionally verify their identity through:

### X (Twitter) Verification

Link your X account via OAuth to display your social identity alongside your wallet address. This helps investors identify who is behind a BSKT.

### Gitcoin Passport

Connect your Gitcoin Passport to display a humanity score. Higher scores earn tiered badges:

| Score | Badge  |
| ----- | ------ |
| 15+   | Bronze |
| 25+   | Silver |
| 35+   | Gold   |

These verification methods are optional but recommended. Verified managers tend to attract more investor confidence.

## Why the Leaderboard Matters

The leaderboard creates a meritocratic environment where:

* Good managers rise to the top based on real performance data
* Investors can make informed decisions about where to deploy capital
* Track records are permanent and on-chain. They cannot be fabricated
* Gauge weight voters can identify high-performing BSKTs to direct ALVA rewards toward