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AI-Admin-Assistant: Category cleanup: remove Category:Migration June 2026 (founder order 2026-09-03)

2026-09-03T17:17:50Z

Category cleanup: remove Category:Migration June 2026 (founder order 2026-09-03)

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	💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: Add missing TOC per Theo's request

2026-08-09T22:27:35Z

Add missing __TOC__ per Theo's request

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	{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like loyalty points.}}		{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like loyalty points.}}
	{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are proposed as WikiDeal's internal service token: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services within Rings of Trust, earned through contributions or volunteering. Their value would be set algorithmically by supply and demand. The name is provisional, subject to an open call; they are not legal currency and not convertible to CHF.}}		{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are proposed as WikiDeal's internal service token: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services within Rings of Trust, earned through contributions or volunteering. Their value would be set algorithmically by supply and demand. The name is provisional, subject to an open call; they are not legal currency and not convertible to CHF.}}

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	Wiki Core · Concept		Wiki Core · Concept

AI-Admin-Assistant: Shorten intros per Theo's 20s rule

2026-08-09T00:54:39Z

Shorten intros per Theo's 20s rule

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	{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like loyalty points.}}		{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like loyalty points.}}
	{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are WikiDeal's internal service token: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services ~~and goods (housing, transport, food, tutoring)~~ within Rings of Trust, earned through ~~funding~~ contributions, volunteering ~~or programme participation~~. Their value is set algorithmically by ~~the Karma Token Market based on real~~ supply and demand~~, with usage coefficients from 1 to 10 per Ring; they cannot be self-generated, except a small welcome amount for new members~~. ~~"Karma token"~~ is ~~a working name (previously "WIL token", and before that "Miles Rewards")~~, subject to ~~a naming~~ open call; they are not a currency ~~in the legal sense~~ and ~~are~~ not convertible to CHF.}}		{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are proposed as WikiDeal's internal service token: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services within Rings of Trust, earned through contributions or volunteering. Their value would be set algorithmically by supply and demand. The name is provisional, subject to an open call; they are not legal currency and not convertible to CHF.}}

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AI-Admin-Assistant: Terminology: remove Miles Market / Dual Rewards; Karma tokens only (Theo 2026-08-07)

2026-08-07T13:56:02Z

Terminology: remove Miles Market / Dual Rewards; Karma tokens only (Theo 2026-08-07)

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	{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like ~~airline miles~~.}}		{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like loyalty points.}}
	{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are ~~the non-convertible form of~~ WikiDeal ~~Rewards~~: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services and goods (housing, transport, food, tutoring) within Rings of Trust, earned through funding contributions, volunteering or programme participation. Their value is set algorithmically by the Karma Token Market based on real supply and demand, with usage coefficients from 1 to 10 per Ring; they cannot be self-generated, except a small welcome amount for new members. "Karma token" is a working name (previously "WIL token", and before that "Miles Rewards"), subject to a naming open call; they are not a currency in the legal sense and are not convertible to CHF.}}		{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are WikiDeal's internal service token: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services and goods (housing, transport, food, tutoring) within Rings of Trust, earned through funding contributions, volunteering or programme participation. Their value is set algorithmically by the Karma Token Market based on real supply and demand, with usage coefficients from 1 to 10 per Ring; they cannot be self-generated, except a small welcome amount for new members. "Karma token" is a working name (previously "WIL token", and before that "Miles Rewards"), subject to a naming open call; they are not a currency in the legal sense and are not convertible to CHF.}}

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	Karma tokens are the ~~form~~ of WikiDeal ~~Rewards~~ exchangeable for services and goods ~~within the WikiDeal ecosystem~~, specifically within [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. Unlike [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|~~cash-out~~ Rewards]], Karma tokens are not convertible to CHF. Instead, they enable a functional complementary economy where housing, transport, food, tutoring, and many other services can be accessed directly.		Karma tokens are the internal service unit of the WikiDeal ecosystem, exchangeable for services and goods, specifically within [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. Unlike [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]], Karma tokens are not convertible to CHF. Instead, they enable a functional complementary economy where housing, transport, food, tutoring, and many other services can be accessed directly.

	Karma tokens are the currency of the WikiDeal community economy — not speculative, not financial, but immediately useful.		Karma tokens are the currency of the WikiDeal community economy: not speculative, not financial, but immediately useful.

	=== What Are Karma tokens? ===		=== What Are Karma tokens? ===

	Karma tokens represent access to services. When you earn Karma tokens — through funding WikiDeal, contributing to a programme, or participating in community activities — you can spend them on services offered by other WikiDeal members within Rings of Trust.		Karma tokens represent access to services. When you earn Karma tokens (through funding WikiDeal, contributing to a programme, or participating in community activities), you can spend them on services offered by other WikiDeal members within Rings of Trust.

	=== How Karma tokens Work ===		=== How Karma tokens Work ===

	# '''Earning''' — Karma tokens are earned through funding contributions (as P1 reward), volunteering, programme participation, or as a small welcome amount.		# '''Earning''': Karma tokens are earned through funding contributions (as P1 reward), volunteering, programme participation, or as a small welcome amount.
	# '''Spending''' — Karma tokens can be exchanged for services offered within Rings of Trust (agreements between ≥2 [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]]).		# '''Spending''': Karma tokens can be exchanged for services offered within Rings of Trust (agreements between ≥2 [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]]).
	# '''Value determination''' — The [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]] algorithm sets Karma token value based on supply and demand within each Ring. More service providers → lower Karma token value per service. Fewer providers → higher value.		# '''Value determination''': The [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]] algorithm sets Karma token value based on supply and demand within each Ring. More service providers → lower Karma token value per service. Fewer providers → higher value.
	# '''Usage coefficients''' — Each Ring applies a usage coefficient from 1 (restricted access) to 10 (widely accepted across many Rings). Higher coefficient = more versatile Karma tokens.		# '''Usage coefficients''': Each Ring applies a usage coefficient from 1 (restricted access) to 10 (widely accepted across many Rings). Higher coefficient = more versatile Karma tokens.

	=== The Double Indicator ===		=== The Double Indicator ===
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	Karma tokens carry a double indicator that reflects two dimensions of value:		Karma tokens carry a double indicator that reflects two dimensions of value:

	* '''Value of service''' — What the Karma tokens can be exchanged for (what service, what quality)		* '''Value of service''': What the Karma tokens can be exchanged for (what service, what quality)
	* '''Availability / frequency''' — How often that service is available and how many providers offer it		* '''Availability / frequency''': How often that service is available and how many providers offer it

	A Karma token for rare services in a small Ring is worth more per unit than Karma tokens in a saturated Ring with many providers offering the same service.		A Karma token for rare services in a small Ring is worth more per unit than Karma tokens in a saturated Ring with many providers offering the same service.
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	* High-demand services → Karma token value rises for those services		* High-demand services → Karma token value rises for those services

	This is not speculation — it is a transparent reflection of real economic activity within the community.		This is not speculation: it is a transparent reflection of real economic activity within the community.

	=== No Self-Generation ===		=== No Self-Generation ===
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	=== Needs Addressed ===		=== Needs Addressed ===

	Karma tokens address the need for a functional internal economy within WikiDeal — one that does not depend on CHF, does not create financial risk, and enables community members to exchange value directly. This is the "complementary currency" dimension of WikiDeal: not a substitute for money, but a supplement that enables cooperation.		Karma tokens address the need for a functional internal economy within WikiDeal, one that does not depend on CHF, does not create financial risk, and enables community members to exchange value directly. This is the "complementary currency" dimension of WikiDeal: not a substitute for money, but a supplement that enables cooperation.

	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]

	💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: Replace 'Miles Credits' with 'Miles Rewards'

2026-08-04T20:48:04Z

Replace 'Miles Credits' with 'Miles Rewards'

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	{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like airline miles.}}		{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like airline miles.}}
	{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are the non-convertible form of WikiDeal Rewards: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services and goods (housing, transport, food, tutoring) within Rings of Trust, earned through funding contributions, volunteering or programme participation. Their value is set algorithmically by the Karma Token Market based on real supply and demand, with usage coefficients from 1 to 10 per Ring; they cannot be self-generated, except a small welcome amount for new members. "Karma token" is a working name (previously "WIL token", and before that "Miles ~~Credits~~"), subject to a naming open call; they are not a currency in the legal sense and are not convertible to CHF.}}		{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are the non-convertible form of WikiDeal Rewards: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services and goods (housing, transport, food, tutoring) within Rings of Trust, earned through funding contributions, volunteering or programme participation. Their value is set algorithmically by the Karma Token Market based on real supply and demand, with usage coefficients from 1 to 10 per Ring; they cannot be self-generated, except a small welcome amount for new members. "Karma token" is a working name (previously "WIL token", and before that "Miles Rewards"), subject to a naming open call; they are not a currency in the legal sense and are not convertible to CHF.}}

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	== Karma Tokens ==		== Karma Tokens ==

	By sharing unused resources and/or contributing as a volunteer, you can earn Karma tokens, usable within your Rings of Trust to get access to services and goods such as housing, transportation or food. Karma tokens are a barter-style unit for otherwise unused resources in the functional economy, creating a citizen participation with an exchange network (initial hypothesis; not a currency in the legal sense). "Karma token" is a working name and may change; the token was previously called "WIL token" and, before that, "Miles ~~Credits~~". Finding a durable name is the subject of a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Karma-Token-Naming\|open call]].		By sharing unused resources and/or contributing as a volunteer, you can earn Karma tokens, usable within your Rings of Trust to get access to services and goods such as housing, transportation or food. Karma tokens are a barter-style unit for otherwise unused resources in the functional economy, creating a citizen participation with an exchange network (initial hypothesis; not a currency in the legal sense). "Karma token" is a working name and may change; the token was previously called "WIL token" and, before that, "Miles Rewards". Finding a durable name is the subject of a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Karma-Token-Naming\|open call]].

	Karma Tokens at a Glance		Karma Tokens at a Glance

AI-Admin-Assistant: Rename Open Call to Open Calls; remove reputation credits (Theo 2026-08-03)

2026-08-03T19:48:57Z

Rename Open Call to Open Calls; remove reputation credits (Theo 2026-08-03)

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	== Karma Tokens ==		== Karma Tokens ==

	By sharing unused resources and/or contributing as a volunteer, you can earn Karma tokens, usable within your Rings of Trust to get access to services and goods such as housing, transportation or food. Karma tokens are a barter-style unit for otherwise unused resources in the functional economy, creating a citizen participation with an exchange network (initial hypothesis; not a currency in the legal sense). "Karma token" is a working name and may change; the token was previously called "WIL token" and, before that, "Miles Credits". Finding a durable name is the subject of a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-~~Call~~:Karma-Token-Naming\|open call]].		By sharing unused resources and/or contributing as a volunteer, you can earn Karma tokens, usable within your Rings of Trust to get access to services and goods such as housing, transportation or food. Karma tokens are a barter-style unit for otherwise unused resources in the functional economy, creating a citizen participation with an exchange network (initial hypothesis; not a currency in the legal sense). "Karma token" is a working name and may change; the token was previously called "WIL token" and, before that, "Miles Credits". Finding a durable name is the subject of a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Karma-Token-Naming\|open call]].

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	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]

	💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-~~Call~~:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: Rewards vocabulary: umbrella term Credits renamed to Rewards (Theo 2026-08-03)

2026-08-03T06:58:13Z

Rewards vocabulary: umbrella term Credits renamed to Rewards (Theo 2026-08-03)

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	{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like airline miles.}}		{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like airline miles.}}
	{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are the non-convertible ~~type~~ of WikiDeal ~~Credit~~: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services and goods (housing, transport, food, tutoring) within Rings of Trust, earned through funding contributions, volunteering or programme participation. Their value is set algorithmically by the Karma Token Market based on real supply and demand, with usage coefficients from 1 to 10 per Ring; they cannot be self-generated, except a small welcome amount for new members. "Karma token" is a working name (previously "WIL token", and before that "Miles Credits"), subject to a naming open call; they are not a currency in the legal sense and are not convertible to CHF.}}		{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are the non-convertible form of WikiDeal Rewards: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services and goods (housing, transport, food, tutoring) within Rings of Trust, earned through funding contributions, volunteering or programme participation. Their value is set algorithmically by the Karma Token Market based on real supply and demand, with usage coefficients from 1 to 10 per Ring; they cannot be self-generated, except a small welcome amount for new members. "Karma token" is a working name (previously "WIL token", and before that "Miles Credits"), subject to a naming open call; they are not a currency in the legal sense and are not convertible to CHF.}}

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	Karma tokens are ~~a type~~ of WikiDeal ~~Credit~~ exchangeable for services and goods within the WikiDeal ecosystem — specifically within [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. Unlike [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]], Karma tokens are not convertible to CHF. Instead, they enable a functional complementary economy where housing, transport, food, tutoring, and many other services can be accessed directly.		Karma tokens are the form of WikiDeal Rewards exchangeable for services and goods within the WikiDeal ecosystem, specifically within [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. Unlike [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|cash-out Rewards]], Karma tokens are not convertible to CHF. Instead, they enable a functional complementary economy where housing, transport, food, tutoring, and many other services can be accessed directly.

	Karma tokens are the currency of the WikiDeal community economy — not speculative, not financial, but immediately useful.		Karma tokens are the currency of the WikiDeal community economy — not speculative, not financial, but immediately useful.

AI-Admin-Assistant: Add ExpertIntro (20-sec scientific summary), synthesis of existing content (Theo 2026-07-25)

2026-07-25T14:31:44Z

Add ExpertIntro (20-sec scientific summary), synthesis of existing content (Theo 2026-07-25)

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	{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like airline miles.}}		{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like airline miles.}}
			{{ExpertIntro\|Karma tokens are the non-convertible type of WikiDeal Credit: a barter-style unit exchangeable for services and goods (housing, transport, food, tutoring) within Rings of Trust, earned through funding contributions, volunteering or programme participation. Their value is set algorithmically by the Karma Token Market based on real supply and demand, with usage coefficients from 1 to 10 per Ring; they cannot be self-generated, except a small welcome amount for new members. "Karma token" is a working name (previously "WIL token", and before that "Miles Credits"), subject to a naming open call; they are not a currency in the legal sense and are not convertible to CHF.}}

	Wiki Core · Concept		Wiki Core · Concept

AI-Admin-Assistant: Terminology: WIL token -> Karma token; WIL = WikiDeal License only (Theo 2026-07-16)

2026-07-16T21:52:20Z

Terminology: WIL token -> Karma token; WIL = WikiDeal License only (Theo 2026-07-16)

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	{{KidsIntro\|~~WIL~~ tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like airline miles.}}		{{KidsIntro\|Karma tokens are like points you collect on the platform. You earn them by taking part, and you can use them later for rewards or services, a bit like airline miles.}}

	Wiki Core · Concept		Wiki Core · Concept

	== ~~WIL~~ Tokens ==		== Karma Tokens ==

	~~"WIL" stands for "WikiDeal Inner Life":~~ a ~~token reflecting the will~~ to ~~share vital community dynamics~~, a barter-style unit for otherwise unused resources in the functional economy (initial hypothesis; not a currency in the legal sense). ~~The name~~ is a working name and may change.		By sharing unused resources and/or contributing as a volunteer, you can earn Karma tokens, usable within your Rings of Trust to get access to services and goods such as housing, transportation or food. Karma tokens are a barter-style unit for otherwise unused resources in the functional economy, creating a citizen participation with an exchange network (initial hypothesis; not a currency in the legal sense). "Karma token" is a working name and may change; the token was previously called "WIL token" and, before that, "Miles Credits". Finding a durable name is the subject of a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Karma-Token-Naming\|open call]].

	~~WIL~~ Tokens at a Glance		Karma Tokens at a Glance

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	\| See also		\| See also
	\| [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-~~Tokens~~\|~~WIL~~ Token Market]]		\| [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]]
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	~~WIL~~ tokens are a type of WikiDeal Credit exchangeable for services and goods within the WikiDeal ecosystem — specifically within [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. Unlike [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]], ~~WIL~~ tokens are not convertible to CHF. Instead, they enable a functional complementary economy where housing, transport, food, tutoring, and many other services can be accessed directly.		Karma tokens are a type of WikiDeal Credit exchangeable for services and goods within the WikiDeal ecosystem — specifically within [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. Unlike [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]], Karma tokens are not convertible to CHF. Instead, they enable a functional complementary economy where housing, transport, food, tutoring, and many other services can be accessed directly.

	~~WIL~~ tokens are the currency of the WikiDeal community economy — not speculative, not financial, but immediately useful.		Karma tokens are the currency of the WikiDeal community economy — not speculative, not financial, but immediately useful.

	=== What Are ~~WIL~~ tokens? ===		=== What Are Karma tokens? ===

	~~WIL~~ tokens represent access to services. When you earn ~~WIL~~ tokens — through funding WikiDeal, contributing to a programme, or participating in community activities — you can spend them on services offered by other WikiDeal members within Rings of Trust.		Karma tokens represent access to services. When you earn Karma tokens — through funding WikiDeal, contributing to a programme, or participating in community activities — you can spend them on services offered by other WikiDeal members within Rings of Trust.

	=== How ~~WIL~~ tokens Work ===		=== How Karma tokens Work ===

	# '''Earning''' — ~~WIL~~ tokens are earned through funding contributions (as P1 reward), volunteering, programme participation, or as a small welcome amount.		# '''Earning''' — Karma tokens are earned through funding contributions (as P1 reward), volunteering, programme participation, or as a small welcome amount.
	# '''Spending''' — ~~WIL~~ tokens can be exchanged for services offered within Rings of Trust (agreements between ≥2 [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]]).		# '''Spending''' — Karma tokens can be exchanged for services offered within Rings of Trust (agreements between ≥2 [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]]).
	# '''Value determination''' — The [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-~~Tokens~~\|~~WIL~~ Token Market]] algorithm sets ~~WIL~~ token value based on supply and demand within each Ring. More service providers → lower ~~WIL~~ token value per service. Fewer providers → higher value.		# '''Value determination''' — The [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]] algorithm sets Karma token value based on supply and demand within each Ring. More service providers → lower Karma token value per service. Fewer providers → higher value.
	# '''Usage coefficients''' — Each Ring applies a usage coefficient from 1 (restricted access) to 10 (widely accepted across many Rings). Higher coefficient = more versatile ~~WIL~~ tokens.		# '''Usage coefficients''' — Each Ring applies a usage coefficient from 1 (restricted access) to 10 (widely accepted across many Rings). Higher coefficient = more versatile Karma tokens.

	=== The Double Indicator ===		=== The Double Indicator ===

	~~WIL~~ tokens carry a double indicator that reflects two dimensions of value:		Karma tokens carry a double indicator that reflects two dimensions of value:

	* '''Value of service''' — What the ~~WIL~~ tokens can be exchanged for (what service, what quality)		* '''Value of service''' — What the Karma tokens can be exchanged for (what service, what quality)
	* '''Availability / frequency''' — How often that service is available and how many providers offer it		* '''Availability / frequency''' — How often that service is available and how many providers offer it

	A ~~WIL~~ token for rare services in a small Ring is worth more per unit than ~~WIL~~ tokens in a saturated Ring with many providers offering the same service.		A Karma token for rare services in a small Ring is worth more per unit than Karma tokens in a saturated Ring with many providers offering the same service.

	=== Supply and Demand Dynamics ===		=== Supply and Demand Dynamics ===

	~~WIL~~ tokens follow community supply and demand:		Karma tokens follow community supply and demand:

	* More service providers → more ~~WIL~~ tokens in circulation → lower ~~WIL~~ token value per service		* More service providers → more Karma tokens in circulation → lower Karma token value per service
	* Fewer providers → ~~WIL~~ tokens become more valuable per unit		* Fewer providers → Karma tokens become more valuable per unit
	* High-demand services → ~~WIL~~ token value rises for those services		* High-demand services → Karma token value rises for those services

	This is not speculation — it is a transparent reflection of real economic activity within the community.		This is not speculation — it is a transparent reflection of real economic activity within the community.
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	=== No Self-Generation ===		=== No Self-Generation ===

	~~WIL~~ tokens cannot be self-generated by a User Group or individual. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members to facilitate their first interactions in the ecosystem. This prevents inflation and ensures ~~WIL~~ tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding.		Karma tokens cannot be self-generated by a User Group or individual. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members to facilitate their first interactions in the ecosystem. This prevents inflation and ensures Karma tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding.

	=== Needs Addressed ===		=== Needs Addressed ===

	~~WIL~~ tokens address the need for a functional internal economy within WikiDeal — one that does not depend on CHF, does not create financial risk, and enables community members to exchange value directly. This is the "complementary currency" dimension of WikiDeal: not a substitute for money, but a supplement that enables cooperation.		Karma tokens address the need for a functional internal economy within WikiDeal — one that does not depend on CHF, does not create financial risk, and enables community members to exchange value directly. This is the "complementary currency" dimension of WikiDeal: not a substitute for money, but a supplement that enables cooperation.

	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-~~Tokens~~\|~~WIL~~ Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust\|Rings of Trust]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]

	💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call]]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: AI-Admin-Assistant moved page Gov/en/Portal:Economy/WIL-Tokens to Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens: Terminology: WIL token -> Karma token; WIL = WikiDeal License only (Theo 2026-07-16)

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AI-Admin-Assistant moved page Gov/en/Portal:Economy/WIL-Tokens to Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens: Terminology: WIL token -> Karma token; WIL = WikiDeal License only (Theo 2026-07-16)

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