# Explore Page

## **Featured Users**

At the top of the Explore Page, the platform showcases the Top 5 users with the highest badge holdings. This section celebrates active contributors and encourages greater engagement within the Fundly ecosystem.

**Key Features:**

* **Prominent Display:** User profiles, including profile pictures and badge counts, are highlighted.
* **Dynamic Updates:** Rankings are updated in real-time to reflect changes in badge holdings.
* **Quick Links:** Users can easily view each featured user’s full profile and activity.

## **View Modes**

Browse user profiles with two distinct view modes tailored to user preferences:

### **1. Grid View**

* **Visual Focus:** Displays user profiles as cards featuring profile pictures and key highlights.
* **Ideal For:** Quickly browsing multiple users at a glance.

### **2. List View**

* **Detail-Oriented:** Offers an expanded view of each user’s profile, including badge breakdowns and recent activities.
* **Ideal For:** Users seeking deeper insights into individual contributors.

## **Sort By**

Organize user profiles efficiently:

* **Badge Holdings:** Display users in descending order of their badge counts to identify top contributors.

## **Search Users**

Quickly discover specific users with the intuitive search bar:

* **Keyword Search:** Input a username or keyword to locate profiles.
* **Autocomplete Suggestions:** Save time with predictive text suggestions as you type.
* **Real-Time Updates:** See search results instantly while typing.

## **Follow Users**

Enhance your interaction within the Fundly community:

* **Follow Feature:** Follow and get followed back by other users to build connections.
* **Reputation Boost:** Increase your reputation by growing your follower base and engaging actively.