> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.metalex.tech/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.metalex.tech/web-app-using-the-apps/lexchex.md). # LeXcheX — get accredited Many private investment rounds are open only to **accredited investors**. **LeXcheX** (`lexchex.metalex.tech`) lets you prove that status — using your onchain wealth — and carry it as a credential the other apps can check. ## Why you might need it If a [cyberRAISE](/web-app-using-the-apps/cyberraise.md) round is publicly advertised, it is open only to accredited investors, and you'll need a valid LeXcheX credential before you can invest. The cyberRAISE public-rounds list and your [profile](/web-app-using-the-apps/profile.md) both surface your accreditation status and link here. Getting a credential is a quick process; afterwards, any round that requires it can verify you automatically. ![LeXcheX](/files/dl37lvNDpPmbA7TaGZ2M) ## What the credential is A LeXcheX credential is a **non-transferable certificate bound to your wallet** — a “soulbound” NFT. It cannot be sent, sold, or moved to another wallet. It simply lives in the wallet that earned it and proves that wallet's holder is accredited. ## The process: three steps 1. **Questionnaire** — state whether you are applying as an **individual** or a **legal entity**, confirm your legal status, choose your evaluation path, and complete the compliance form (based on SEC Rule 501(a)). Today, the live wallet-based paths are **net worth of $1M+** for individuals and **total assets of $5M+** for entities; other paths shown in the form are marked coming soon. 2. **Evaluation** — connect and verify the wallet addresses that hold your assets (you sign a verification message from each wallet), and LeXcheX values the portfolio across them. Multiple wallets can be combined, and if the first evaluation falls short you can add or swap wallets and try again. Both plain wallet holdings and DeFi positions count; very small balances, borrowed positions, and tokens below a market-cap floor do not. 3. **Sign Agreement** — sign the LeXcheX agreement from your wallet; **Mint Certificate** mints the accredited-investor certificate to that wallet. An **income-based route** — proving $200k+ annual income via a Plaid bank connection instead of wallet assets — is an early (alpha) alternative for individuals. ## Other routes to accreditation LeXcheX is one path. As the cyberRAISE public-rounds list explains, an investor can also qualify by **investing above a threshold** (around $200k for an individual, $1M for an entity) or through **manual verification** by a MetaLeX attorney outside the app. The route that fits you depends on your circumstances. ## Under the hood A LeXcheX credential is an onchain accreditation NFT issued by the protocol's [`LexChex` / `LexChexMinter`](/protocol-reference/contracts/lexchex.md) contracts. When a round requires accreditation, it attaches a **`lexchexCondition`** — an onchain [condition](/protocol-reference/conditions.md) that checks for a valid LeXcheX credential before letting an investment proceed. How this fits into Reg D / Reg S gating is covered in [Compliance architecture](/protocol-explanation/compliance-architecture.md). ## After you have the credential * It stays in your wallet. Restricted rounds verify it automatically — you won't repeat the process for each one. * It is tied to the wallet that holds it. Invest from a different wallet and that wallet won't carry the credential. * **Credentials expire** — a certificate is generally valid for about three months. Your certificate page shows its status (active, expired, or voided) and time remaining, with a **Renew Certificate** button when it lapses. ## Good to know * **Onchain wealth counts.** LeXcheX exists specifically so assets held in your wallet can support accreditation. * **The credential shows the test, not your balances.** The certificate publicly shows which evaluation you passed and when it expires — never your holdings or their amounts. * This is **not legal or financial advice.** Accreditation rules vary and change; whether you qualify is a legal question. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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