Originally posted by xi:

i dont under stand steam levels, i thought it was just showed how many years youve beeen on steam but i have friends with level 60. how do i level and is there any perks?

• Complete your community badge.
  
• Buy trading cards from the community market to craft badges.
  
• Get the "Seasonal Badge" from the points shop.

What does having Steam Levels give you?

• The maximum amount of friends is initially capped at 250 for accounts. For every Level gained, you will be able to have 5 more friend slots. This can expand to a maximum of 2000 total possible friends.
  
• For every 10 Levels gained, you will receive 1 Showcase slot. These can be used to display a unique Showcase on the Profile (achievements, videos, screenshots, etc.). This can expand to a maximum of 20 at this time but more may be added in the future. Note: if you have bought an extra Showcase on the Points Shop, that adds an extra Showcase slot on top of the maximum.