HN Badges – Displays game-like badges for your HN profile

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HN Badges is a tool that adds game-like badges to Hacker News profiles. Launched in September 2021, it gamifies the HN experience by awarding badges based on user activity and achievements. The service is designed for Hacker News users who want to track milestones and display accomplishments on their profiles. It transforms standard profile metrics into visual badge rewards, adding an engaging layer to community participation.

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