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Awards

What are Awards​

Awards let you recognize top-tier contributions on daily.dev. They’re powered by our in-app currency called Cores and help spotlight content that’s helpful, insightful, or just straight-up great. Whether it's a killer post, a sharp comment, or someone consistently showing up—you can now say “this is worth it” in a meaningful way.

Why Awards matter​

Giving an Award sends a stronger signal that someone’s effort mattered. Awards help elevate the best content, encourage thoughtful participation, and build a culture where effort gets recognized and rewarded. They also unlock visibility for creators—great for reputation, motivation, and discovery.

Why give Awards?​

  • Support what matters – Show appreciation for content that taught you something, saved you time, or sparked new ideas.
  • Encourage great contributions – Awards make creators feel seen and valued. That recognition leads to more thoughtful posts and comments.
  • Shape the ecosystem – The more great content gets awarded, the better daily.dev becomes for everyone.

daily.dev awards interface showing different award options including heart, trophy, and gem icons with pricing and descriptions

How Awards work​

You can give Awards in a few simple steps:

  1. Click the award icon on a post, comment, or profile.
  2. Choose a sticker. Some are free and usable right away. Others are premium and require Cores.
  3. Add an optional note (recommended!).
  4. Confirm the Award. If it's a premium one, your Cores will be deducted.
  5. The recipient is notified, and your name appears as the supporter.

screenshot of how the award button looks like

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Awards are currently available in select regions and for eligible users only. You might not see the option to give Awards if:

  • The creator isn’t part of the program yet
  • Awards aren’t supported in your country or theirs
    We're actively expanding access—so if it’s not live for you yet, stay tuned.

What you can do with Awards​

  • Appreciate helpful content – Drop a sticker on anything valuable: posts, comments, discussions.
  • Add a personal message – Say why it stood out. Optional, but adds meaning.
  • Reward from profiles – Support a creator directly from their profile, even if you’re not on a specific post.
  • Build credibility – Awards are public and show up across the platform—on content, profiles, and wallets.

Free vs. paid Awards​

  • Free stickers – Available to everyone. Use them anytime to show support.
  • Paid stickers – Premium designs that require Cores to send. Prices vary per sticker.
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You can buy Cores instantly using a credit card, PayPal, or local payment options.

Where Awards show up​

  • On posts – Next to likes and other actions.
  • In comments – Alongside replies and reactions.
  • On profiles – A dedicated section that shows all Awards given and received.
  • In your Wallet – Track all transactions via your Wallet, including Awards you’ve sent or received.

screenshot of the transaction history

Who can see Awards​

Awards are public. Everyone can see:

  • Who gave the Award
  • Which sticker was used
  • Any attached message
  • Where it was given

This transparency helps build trust and reputation across the community.

Can I give anonymously?​

Not at the moment. When you give an Award, your profile will be shown as the supporter. We believe recognition is stronger when it’s personal—but we’re open to anonymous options in the future based on feedback.

Report misuse​

If you notice someone abusing the Awards system, report it here. Our team reviews reports to keep the platform fair and constructive.

Try it now​

Found a post that helped you out? A comment that nailed it? Head to your feed and give your first Award. Start with a free sticker—you might make someone’s day.