> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gabriel-j-shapiro.gitbook.io/metalex-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gabriel-j-shapiro.gitbook.io/metalex-docs/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](/metalex-docs/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 Marketplace and your [profile](/metalex-docs/web-app-using-the-apps/profile.md) both surface your accreditation status and link here. Getting a credential is a one-time process; afterwards, any round that requires it can verify you automatically. ## 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**, and complete the SEC Rule 501(a) compliance form. 2. **Evaluation** — connect and verify the wallet addresses that hold your assets (you prove control of each with a signature), and LeXcheX values the portfolio across them. The thresholds reflect the accreditation rules — broadly a net-worth target of around **$1M for individuals** and **$5M for entities**. Multiple wallets can be combined. 3. **Sign and mint** — sign the LeXcheX agreement from your wallet; LeXcheX mints the accredited-investor certificate to that wallet. ## Other routes to accreditation LeXcheX is one path. As the cyberRAISE Marketplace 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. 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`](/metalex-docs/protocol-reference/contracts/lexchex.md) contracts. When a round requires accreditation, it attaches a **`lexchexCondition`** — an onchain [condition](/metalex-docs/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](/metalex-docs/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 can expire; if a round says yours is no longer valid, re-run the process to refresh it. ## Good to know * **Onchain wealth counts.** LeXcheX exists specifically so assets held in your wallet can support accreditation. * **The credential is verifiable but not revealing** — apps confirm you're accredited without seeing your financial details. * 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. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://gabriel-j-shapiro.gitbook.io/metalex-docs/web-app-using-the-apps/lexchex.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.