# Bankless Academy - A Gitcoin Passport Case Study #Web3 Bankless Academy, an open-source education platform for web3 users, implemented an integration with Gitcoin Passport to defend against malicious actors earning learning credentials. Gitcoin Passport allows users to demonstrate trustable credentials from both web2 and web3 sources, protecting user privacy and verifying account uniqueness. By requiring users to collect a determined number of stamps from different platforms, Bankless Academy ensures uniqueness and prevents Sybil attacks. The integration resulted in a multifold increase in the average Gitcoin Passport score of badge holders, indicating the effectiveness of the defense mechanism. Gitcoin Passport's composable nature enables its creative use across various web3 applications, enhancing Sybil resistance and making the web3 ecosystem more trustworthy. Access the complete article on the [Gitcoin Blog](https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/bankless-academy-a-gitcoin-passport-case-study)