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What is a Proof Card on Devxa?

A Proof Card on Devxa is an automated 1200x630 pixel graphic that summarizes an engineer's verified projects, uptime statistics, and forecasting accuracy. Designed specifically for OpenGraph and social feed previews, Proof Cards give developers portable, verifiable evidence of execution to share across X, LinkedIn, resumes, and personal portfolios.

Making Technical Proof Portable

Building a verified reputation on Devxa is valuable, but credibility is most useful when it travels to where your audience already is. Proof Cards act as the portable visual bridge between your Devxa record and external platforms:

  • Social Media Feeds: High-contrast 1200x630 resolution formatted for X cards and LinkedIn feed previews.
  • Portfolio Integration: Direct embeddable graphics that link back to your public profile (`devxa.vercel.app/u/handle`).
  • Instant Evidence: Replaces unverified claims with verified uptime percentages and completed ship badges.

Rather than asking reviewers or recruiters to take claims on faith, a Proof Card delivers direct visual evidence backed by automated checks.

A Concrete Example of a Proof Card

Example Proof Card Payload
Dimensions: 1200x630 · Format: PNG · Links to Verified URL

When Ananya ships a major database migration tool, Devxa generates a Proof Card showing the project name, the connected GitHub repository, and an automated "Verified Live: 100% Uptime" badge.

She posts the image on X with a 1-sentence caption. When followers click the image, they are taken directly to her verified Builder Record, where the live uptime check can be verified independently.

Why Proof Cards Defeat Vanity Screenshots

In modern tech communities, static screenshots of analytics or unverified claims can easily be edited or taken out of context. Devxa Proof Cards address this challenge because every card links directly back to an automated monitoring record hosted on Devxa, showing real repository links and uptime status.

Learn more about how Proof Cards fit into Building in Public on X or validating project claims on LinkedIn, paired with Ships and Calls.

Proof Card FAQs

What are the exact dimensions of a Devxa Proof Card?
Devxa Proof Cards are rendered at exactly 1200x630 pixels, matching the ideal OpenGraph and Twitter card aspect ratio (1.91:1) for crisp display on all social feeds.
Does the Proof Card update automatically when my stats change?
Yes. Devxa generates dynamic Proof Cards reflecting your latest verified Ships, automated uptime averages, and Call forecasting hit rates.
Can I download or copy the Proof Card image directly?
Yes. Builders can copy the dynamic image URL or download the PNG directly from their profile modal to share across social feeds or embed in portfolio READMEs.

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