Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Why-Fund-WikiDeal - Revision history

AI-Admin-Assistant: Highlight deliverables: add Deliverables section (Theo 2026-08-03)

2026-08-03T18:26:21Z

Highlight deliverables: add Deliverables section (Theo 2026-08-03)

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	The impact is not abstract. It is measured in Commission points: the difference between 25% extracted by a platform and 1.5% at-cost by WikiDeal is money that stays in the pocket of the babysitter, the driver, the fundraiser.		The impact is not abstract. It is measured in Commission points: the difference between 25% extracted by a platform and 1.5% at-cost by WikiDeal is money that stays in the pocket of the babysitter, the driver, the fundraiser.

			=== 7. Deliverables: what has been produced so far ===
			Concrete outputs documenting the progress of the project are gathered in the [[:Category:Deliverables\|Deliverables]] category, notably the [[Gov/en/Portal:Meta/Prototype-1-Deliverables\|Prototype 1 Deliverables]] (annex to the Funding Contract, organised in milestones) and the [[Gov/en/Portal:Transparency/Fiscal-Study\|Fiscal Study]].

	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/What-You-Get\|What You Get]] 25 Innovations Fund WikiDeal Reward Simulation [[Gov/en/Portal:Onboarding/Glossary\|Glossary]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/What-You-Get\|What You Get]] 25 Innovations Fund WikiDeal Reward Simulation [[Gov/en/Portal:Onboarding/Glossary\|Glossary]]

	[[Category:Migration June 2026]]		[[Category:Migration June 2026]]

AI-Admin-Assistant: Donation vocabulary: remove 'back' (support/finance sense) in favour of donate (Theo 2026-08-03)

2026-08-03T07:27:50Z

Donation vocabulary: remove 'back' (support/finance sense) in favour of donate (Theo 2026-08-03)

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	=== 2. The Bonding Curve Advantage: Earlier = Better ===		=== 2. The Bonding Curve Advantage: Earlier = Better ===
	WikiDeal's bonding curve means that the earlier you ~~back~~, the more WIL you receive per CHF contributed. The curve starts at a ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per WIL) and ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per WIL) when CHF 1M is raised. The earlier the contribution, the stronger the acknowledgment:		WikiDeal's bonding curve means that the earlier you donate, the more WIL you receive per CHF contributed. The curve starts at a ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per WIL) and ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per WIL) when CHF 1M is raised. The earlier the contribution, the stronger the acknowledgment:

	* A CHF 100 contribution at the start brings 1,000 WIL		* A CHF 100 contribution at the start brings 1,000 WIL

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

2026-08-03T06:58:21Z

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

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	==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ====		==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ====
	A portion of your ~~Credits~~ flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.		A portion of your Rewards flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]] mechanism: funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make; it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.

	==== 🔗 Karma Token Ecosystem ====		==== 🔗 Karma Token Ecosystem ====

AI-Admin-Assistant: Clarity fixes (Furizon C2/C6 + cash-out allocation, Theo 2026-07-16): no retroactive changes vs prospective updates; one user one vote; 25/25 allocation

2026-07-16T22:19:40Z

Clarity fixes (Furizon C2/C6 + cash-out allocation, Theo 2026-07-16): no retroactive changes vs prospective updates; one user one vote; 25/25 allocation

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	\| Algorithm		\| Algorithm
	\| Public & ~~immutable~~		\| Public & auditable (no retroactive changes)
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	* A CHF 100 contribution near the end brings approximately 300 WIL		* A CHF 100 contribution near the end brings approximately 300 WIL

	This is not speculative price appreciation (as in cryptocurrency). The advantage is structurally ~~guaranteed~~ by the ~~immutable~~ algorithm. Early funders receive a stronger acknowledgment because they commit when the platform is less proven: their confidence is what makes the project possible.		This is not speculative price appreciation (as in cryptocurrency). The advantage is structurally defined by the published algorithm: the multiplier applied at the moment of a contribution is final for that contribution and cannot be changed retroactively. Early funders receive a stronger acknowledgment because they commit when the platform is less proven: their confidence is what makes the project possible.

	=== 3. Not a speculative asset ===		=== 3. Not a speculative asset ===

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

2026-07-16T21:52:36Z

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

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	This position paper articulates the arguments for funding WikiDeal through the WIL system. It is written for potential funders who are evaluating WikiDeal alongside traditional contribution products, cryptocurrencies, and social-impact giving. The paper presents financial, social, and strategic arguments.		This position paper articulates the arguments for funding WikiDeal through the WIL (WikiDeal License) system. It is written for potential funders who are evaluating WikiDeal alongside traditional contribution products, cryptocurrencies, and social-impact giving. The paper presents financial, social, and strategic arguments.

	=== 1. The Redistribution Case ===		=== 1. The Redistribution Case ===
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	Potential funders sometimes compare WIL to speculative assets such as Bitcoin or gold. The comparison does not hold, and it is not the intention: a WikiDeal contribution is a donation, acknowledged with Rewards whose redistribution follows transparent, rule-based mechanisms (the [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Bonding-Curve\|bonding curve]] and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Need-Driven-Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]), anchored in CHF and funded by real subscription revenue. WIL is not designed to be traded: its liquidity is intentionally limited, and it acknowledges long-term commitment to the project rather than short-term trading.		Potential funders sometimes compare WIL to speculative assets such as Bitcoin or gold. The comparison does not hold, and it is not the intention: a WikiDeal contribution is a donation, acknowledged with Rewards whose redistribution follows transparent, rule-based mechanisms (the [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Bonding-Curve\|bonding curve]] and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Need-Driven-Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]), anchored in CHF and funded by real subscription revenue. WIL is not designed to be traded: its liquidity is intentionally limited, and it acknowledges long-term commitment to the project rather than short-term trading.

	=== 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + ~~WIL~~ tokens ===		=== 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + Karma tokens ===
	Funding WikiDeal produces three simultaneous benefits:		Funding WikiDeal produces three simultaneous benefits:

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	A portion of your Credits flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.		A portion of your Credits flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.

	==== 🔗 ~~WIL~~ Token Ecosystem ====		==== 🔗 Karma Token Ecosystem ====
	[[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-Tokens\|~~WIL~~ tokens]] give you access to the complementary currency network — exchangeable for housing, transport, food, and services within [[Gov/en/Portal:Trust-Safety/Rings-of-Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. The more Rings exist, the more valuable your ~~WIL~~ tokens become.		[[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] give you access to the complementary currency network — exchangeable for housing, transport, food, and services within [[Gov/en/Portal:Trust-Safety/Rings-of-Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. The more Rings exist, the more valuable your Karma tokens become.

	=== 5. Exit to Community = Long-Term Sustainability ===		=== 5. Exit to Community = Long-Term Sustainability ===

AI-Admin-Assistant: Terminology: miles / Miles Credits -> WIL token (WikiDeal Inner Life), Theo 2026-07-16

2026-07-16T19:45:10Z

Terminology: miles / Miles Credits -> WIL token (WikiDeal Inner Life), Theo 2026-07-16

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	Potential funders sometimes compare WIL to speculative assets such as Bitcoin or gold. The comparison does not hold, and it is not the intention: a WikiDeal contribution is a donation, acknowledged with Rewards whose redistribution follows transparent, rule-based mechanisms (the [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Bonding-Curve\|bonding curve]] and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Need-Driven-Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]), anchored in CHF and funded by real subscription revenue. WIL is not designed to be traded: its liquidity is intentionally limited, and it acknowledges long-term commitment to the project rather than short-term trading.		Potential funders sometimes compare WIL to speculative assets such as Bitcoin or gold. The comparison does not hold, and it is not the intention: a WikiDeal contribution is a donation, acknowledged with Rewards whose redistribution follows transparent, rule-based mechanisms (the [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Bonding-Curve\|bonding curve]] and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Need-Driven-Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]]), anchored in CHF and funded by real subscription revenue. WIL is not designed to be traded: its liquidity is intentionally limited, and it acknowledges long-term commitment to the project rather than short-term trading.

	=== 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + ~~Miles Credits~~ ===		=== 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + WIL tokens ===
	Funding WikiDeal produces three simultaneous benefits:		Funding WikiDeal produces three simultaneous benefits:

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	A portion of your Credits flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.		A portion of your Credits flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.

	==== 🔗 ~~Miles~~ Ecosystem ====		==== 🔗 WIL Token Ecosystem ====
	[[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~Miles~~-~~Credits~~\|~~Miles Credits~~]] ~~gives~~ you access to the complementary currency network — exchangeable for housing, transport, food, and services within [[Gov/en/Portal:Trust-Safety/Rings-of-Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. The more Rings exist, the more valuable your ~~Miles~~ become.		[[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/WIL-Tokens\|WIL tokens]] give you access to the complementary currency network — exchangeable for housing, transport, food, and services within [[Gov/en/Portal:Trust-Safety/Rings-of-Trust\|Rings of Trust]]. The more Rings exist, the more valuable your WIL tokens become.

	=== 5. Exit to Community = Long-Term Sustainability ===		=== 5. Exit to Community = Long-Term Sustainability ===

AI-Admin-Assistant: Redistribution narrative, prudent positions (Theo delegation 2026-07-16 18:24): simplify and protect

2026-07-16T18:27:44Z

Redistribution narrative, prudent positions (Theo delegation 2026-07-16 18:24): simplify and protect

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 This position paper articulates the arguments for funding WikiDeal through the WIL system. It is written for potential funders who are evaluating WikiDeal alongside traditional contribution products, cryptocurrencies, and social-impact giving. The paper presents financial, social, and strategic arguments.
-=== 1. The Financial Case ===
+=== 1. The Redistribution Case ===
 A possible annual percentage increase on rewards is under study through a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase|Open Call]] (not yet launched); no percentage is decided.
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 === 2. The Bonding Curve Advantage: Earlier = Better ===
-WikiDeal's bonding curve means that the earlier you back, the more WIL you receive per CHF contributed. The curve starts at a ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per WIL) and ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per WIL) when CHF 1M is raised. This creates a genuine early-funder advantage:
+WikiDeal's bonding curve means that the earlier you back, the more WIL you receive per CHF contributed. The curve starts at a ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per WIL) and ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per WIL) when CHF 1M is raised. The earlier the contribution, the stronger the acknowledgment:
 * A CHF 100 contribution at the start brings 1,000 WIL
 * A CHF 100 contribution near the end brings approximately 300 WIL
-This is not speculative price appreciation (as in cryptocurrency). The advantage is structurally guaranteed by the immutable algorithm. Early funders are rewarded for taking on more risk — the platform is less proven, and their confidence is what makes the project possible.
+This is not speculative price appreciation (as in cryptocurrency). The advantage is structurally guaranteed by the immutable algorithm. Early funders receive a stronger acknowledgment because they commit when the platform is less proven: their confidence is what makes the project possible.
-=== 3. WikiDeal vs Bitcoin vs Gold ===
+=== 3. Not a speculative asset ===
-{| class="wikitable wikitable"
+Potential funders sometimes compare WIL to speculative assets such as Bitcoin or gold. The comparison does not hold, and it is not the intention: a WikiDeal contribution is a donation, acknowledged with Rewards whose redistribution follows transparent, rule-based mechanisms (the [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Bonding-Curve|bonding curve]] and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Need-Driven-Funding|Need-Driven Funding]]), anchored in CHF and funded by real subscription revenue. WIL is not designed to be traded: its liquidity is intentionally limited, and it acknowledges long-term commitment to the project rather than short-term trading.
 === 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + Miles Credits ===
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 The impact is not abstract. It is measured in Commission points: the difference between 25% extracted by a platform and 1.5% at-cost by WikiDeal is money that stays in the pocket of the babysitter, the driver, the fundraiser.
-'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/What-You-Get|What You Buy]] 25 Innovations Fund WikiDeal Reward Simulation [[Gov/en/Portal:Onboarding/Glossary|Glossary]]
+'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/What-You-Get|What You Get]] 25 Innovations Fund WikiDeal Reward Simulation [[Gov/en/Portal:Onboarding/Glossary|Glossary]]
 [[Category:Migration June 2026]]

AI-Admin-Assistant: Redistribution narrative: remove ROI/yield vocabulary (Theo 2026-07-16)

2026-07-16T18:07:23Z

Redistribution narrative: remove ROI/yield vocabulary (Theo 2026-07-16)

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	A possible annual percentage increase on rewards is under study through a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase\|Open Call]] (not yet launched); no percentage is decided.		A possible annual percentage increase on rewards is under study through a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase\|Open Call]] (not yet launched); no percentage is decided.

	'''Important:''' WIL is not a financial security under Swiss law. It represents conditional rights on future subscription revenue from WikiDeal users. Fund WikiDeal as you would support a cooperative you believe in, with the understanding that ~~returns depend~~ on the platform's success.		'''Important:''' WIL is not a financial security under Swiss law. It represents conditional rights on future subscription revenue from WikiDeal users. Fund WikiDeal as you would support a cooperative you believe in, with the understanding that any redistribution depends on the platform's success.

	=== 2. The Bonding Curve Advantage: Earlier = Better ===		=== 2. The Bonding Curve Advantage: Earlier = Better ===
	WikiDeal's bonding curve means that the earlier you back, the more WIL you receive per CHF contributed. The curve starts at a ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per WIL) and ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per WIL) when CHF 1M is raised. This creates a genuine early-funder advantage:		WikiDeal's bonding curve means that the earlier you back, the more WIL you receive per CHF contributed. The curve starts at a ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per WIL) and ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per WIL) when CHF 1M is raised. This creates a genuine early-funder advantage:

	* A CHF 100 contribution at the start ~~yields~~ 1,000 WIL		* A CHF 100 contribution at the start brings 1,000 WIL
	* A CHF 100 contribution near the end ~~yields~~ approximately 300 WIL		* A CHF 100 contribution near the end brings approximately 300 WIL

	This is not speculative price appreciation (as in cryptocurrency). The advantage is structurally guaranteed by the immutable algorithm. Early funders are rewarded for taking on more risk — the platform is less proven, and their confidence is what makes the project possible.		This is not speculative price appreciation (as in cryptocurrency). The advantage is structurally guaranteed by the immutable algorithm. Early funders are rewarded for taking on more risk — the platform is less proven, and their confidence is what makes the project possible.
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	\| None (floating)		\| None (floating)
	\|-		\|-
	\| Annual ~~return~~		\| Annual value increase
	\| Under study (draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase\|Open Call]])		\| Under study (draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase\|Open Call]])
	\| Highly variable		\| Highly variable
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	=== 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + Miles Credits ===		=== 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + Miles Credits ===
	~~Unlike a simple contribution return, funding~~ WikiDeal produces three simultaneous benefits:		Funding WikiDeal produces three simultaneous benefits:

	==== 💰 Rewards (no guarantee*) ====		==== 💰 Rewards (no guarantee*) ====
	A portion of your WIL is designated Rewards (no guarantee) — convertible to CHF when users subscribe. As more users pay their WikiDeal Membership subscription, your Rewards (no guarantee) is redeemed progressively. This is ~~your financial~~ return.		A portion of your WIL is designated Rewards (no guarantee) — convertible to CHF when users subscribe. As more users pay their WikiDeal Membership subscription, your Rewards (no guarantee) is redeemed progressively. This is a progressive community redistribution, not a return on investment.

	==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ====		==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ====

AI-Admin-Assistant: Terminology pass 2: unify historical names (Balanced Boost, Balance Boost, The Boost) under Need-Driven Funding

2026-07-07T03:38:09Z

Terminology pass 2: unify historical names (Balanced Boost, Balance Boost, The Boost) under Need-Driven Funding

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	==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ====		==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ====
	A portion of your Credits flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|~~Balance Boost~~]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.		A portion of your Credits flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Need-Driven Funding]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.

	==== 🔗 Miles Ecosystem ====		==== 🔗 Miles Ecosystem ====

AI-Admin-Assistant: Terminology: Need-Driven Funding replaces Funding Stabilizer / Boost mechanism (Theo 2026-07-07)

2026-07-07T03:36:59Z

Terminology: Need-Driven Funding replaces Funding Stabilizer / Boost mechanism (Theo 2026-07-07)

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	==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ====		==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ====
	A portion of your Credits flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Funding ~~Stabilizer~~\|Balance Boost]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.		A portion of your Credits flows automatically to the WikiDeal community pool as determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding\|Balance Boost]] mechanism — funding subsidized access, shared Infrastructure, and User Group activities. This is not a choice you make — it happens transparently based on platform needs. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards\|Rewards Explained]] for the full breakdown.

	==== 🔗 Miles Ecosystem ====		==== 🔗 Miles Ecosystem ====