Meaning and purpose of XP

Question

What is this XP that accrues? Why do some people have more than others? What's it to be used for?

Answer 1

Hrg
Xp just provide rank to users in the leaderboard and is simply a number not more than that.

And to get xps:-
https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/3312744/?ref=app

Answer 2

Hrg, Tech education is not deploying the manipulation of social media, Sololearn have XPs system cuz they are a nice way to represent your hardwork and dedication. completing courses, winning challenges and solving code coach gives xp, it's a reward for you work. infact it gives motivation to learn and achieve more.

Answer 3

It helps you reaching to another level, and can get badges (copper, silver, gold and platinum), like you can see in a lot of profile, at the bottom right

Answer 4

Ah so leveraging status anxiety to incentivise participation. Thanks for your kind replies. Tech education deploying the manipulations of social media.