Hi everyone!
After months of trying to build our own automated flair system, we've decided to implement a temporary solution to help automate transaction tracking while Reddit's API restrictions continue to make custom development difficult.
What's changing?
We've installed a bot that can automatically track completed transactions and update your flair.
Important: This bot does not distinguish between sales, purchases, or trades. Every successfully confirmed interaction counts as a single transaction toward your flair.
For example:
- Buy → +1 transaction
- Sell → +1 transaction
- Trade → +1 transaction
The goal is to recognize successful community interactions regardless of the type of exchange, for now.
What happens to existing flairs?
To start, all users will begin at 0 tracked transactions as the bot begins building its database.
However, users who already have established AquaSwap flairs will not lose their standing:
- Confirmed / Guaranteed / Veteran users will start at the appropriate threshold (give us a little time to fully implement)
If you previously had a legitimate transaction history that is not reflected by the new system, moderators may consider manually adjusting your flair. Any adjustments will require valid proof of completed transactions (such as previous confirmation history). Subject to our discretion and availability.
Why are we using this?
Many of you know we've been working on a custom solution for months. Unfortunately, Reddit API changes have made that significantly more difficult than expected. Rather than continue waiting indefinitely, we're rolling out this automated system so everyone can begin benefiting from automatic transaction tracking now.
This is intended as an interim solution. Once we're able to complete our own custom bot, we'll migrate to a more feature-rich system that more closely matches our original vision (and your flair count will import over, don't worry!)
Feedback and issues
As with any new system, there may be a few bumps along the way. If you notice an issue, have questions, or have suggestions, please leave a comment below or contact the moderators through Modmail.
Please keep in mind that this is not our own custom-built bot, so we do not have control over all of its functions or limitations. We will do our best to address issues where we can and pass along feedback that may help improve the system.
Thank you all for your patience while we've worked through this process. We appreciate everyone who has helped make r/AquaSwap a trusted community for aquarium hobbyists.
