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{{KidsIntro|The Funding Stabilizer is a tool that keeps money flowing in a steady, fair way. It smooths out the ups and downs so the platform always has enough support to keep going, like a savings jar that balances good months and slow months.}}
{{KidsIntro|The Need-Driven Funding is a tool that keeps money flowing in a steady, fair way. It smooths out the ups and downs so the platform always has enough support to keep going, like a savings jar that balances good months and slow months.}}
 
''Formerly known as Boost, Balanced Boost or Funding Stabilizer: those names are deprecated.''


Wiki Core · Concept
Wiki Core · Concept


== The Balance Boost ==
== Need-Driven Funding ==


Balance Boost at a Glance
Need-Driven Funding at a Glance


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The Balance Boost is a second algorithm — entirely separate from the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|bonding curve]] — that regulates the ratio between [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Cash-Rewards|Cash Rewards]] and community pool contributions based on the real needs of the platform. It is non-speculative, transparent, and designed to reflect actual funding dynamics rather than market forces.
The Need-Driven Funding is a second algorithm — entirely separate from the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|bonding curve]] — that regulates the ratio between [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] and community pool contributions based on the real needs of the platform. It is non-speculative, transparent, and designed to reflect actual funding dynamics rather than market forces.


The Boost is not about maximizing returns — it is about aligning Credit distribution with what the platform actually needs at each stage of growth.
The Need-Driven Funding mechanism is not about maximizing returns — it is about aligning Credit distribution with what the platform actually needs at each stage of growth.


=== How the Boost Works ===
=== How Need-Driven Funding Works ===


The Boost continuously adjusts the split between:
The Need-Driven Funding mechanism continuously adjusts the split between:


* '''Personal Credits ([[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Cash-Rewards|Cash Rewards]], P2)''' — held in individual accounts, potentially convertible to CHF
* '''Personal Credits ([[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]], P2)''' — held in individual accounts, potentially convertible to CHF
* '''Community pool''' — funding [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups|User Groups]], shared Infrastructure, collective projects (including [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Miles-Credits|Miles Credits]] for services)
* '''Community pool''' — funding [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups|User Groups]], shared Infrastructure, collective projects (including [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Miles-Credits|Miles Credits]] for services)


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=== The Sequence: Miles First, Then Cash ===
=== The Sequence: Miles First, Then Cash ===


The Boost follows a defined sequence:
The Need-Driven Funding mechanism follows a defined sequence:


# '''First: Miles Credits increase''' — In early stages, more Credits flow to the community pool (Miles Credits for services). The platform needs community engagement more than it needs to reward individual funders.
# '''First: Miles Credits increase''' — In early stages, more Credits flow to the community pool (Miles Credits for services). The platform needs community engagement more than it needs to reward individual funders.
# '''Then: Cash Rewards increase''' — As the platform grows and subscription revenue rises, more Credits flow to personal accounts (Cash Rewards). Funders who waited are progressively rewarded.
# '''Then: Rewards increase''' — As the platform grows and subscription revenue rises, more Credits flow to personal accounts (Rewards). Funders who waited are progressively rewarded.


This sequence ensures the platform builds real utility first, then returns value to funders who made that utility possible.
This sequence ensures the platform builds real utility first, then returns value to funders who made that utility possible.
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=== No Fixed Cap — Continuous Curve ===
=== No Fixed Cap — Continuous Curve ===


Unlike static split models, the Boost uses a continuous curve. At no point is there a hard cap on Cash Rewards or a fixed percentage. The curve is:
Unlike static split models, the Need-Driven Funding mechanism uses a continuous curve. At no point is there a hard cap on Rewards or a fixed percentage. The curve is:


* Linked to the funding/costs ratio (more funding relative to costs → more Cash Rewards flow)
* Linked to the funding/costs ratio (more funding relative to costs → more Rewards flow)
* Responsive to real operational data, not speculation
* Responsive to real operational data, not speculation
* Published and auditable — community members can verify the calculation
* Published and auditable — community members can verify the calculation
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=== The Reconquest of Business Management by the People ===
=== The Reconquest of Business Management by the People ===


The Boost mechanism embodies a core WikiDeal principle: ''the reconquest by the people of business management''. By making the Cash/Miles ratio transparent and need-driven, WikiDeal eliminates the usual "platform takes as much as possible" dynamic. The algorithm serves the community, not shareholders.
The Need-Driven Funding mechanism embodies a core WikiDeal principle: ''the reconquest by the people of business management''. By making the Cash/Miles ratio transparent and need-driven, WikiDeal eliminates the usual "platform takes as much as possible" dynamic. The algorithm serves the community, not shareholders.


* Non-speculative: ratio changes based on real needs, not market sentiment
* Non-speculative: ratio changes based on real needs, not market sentiment
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=== Relationship to Other Mechanisms ===
=== Relationship to Other Mechanisms ===


The Boost is a companion to the bonding curve, not part of it:
The Need-Driven Funding mechanism is a companion to the bonding curve, not part of it:


* '''Bonding curve''' → determines total Credits generated per CHF
* '''Bonding curve''' → determines total Credits generated per CHF
* '''Boost mechanism''' → determines how those Credits are split (Cash vs. community)
* '''Need-Driven Funding mechanism''' → determines how those Credits are split (Cash vs. community)
* '''[[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions|Subscription model]]''' → provides the revenue that makes Cash Rewards convertible
* '''[[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions|Subscription model]]''' → provides the revenue that makes Rewards convertible


'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|Bonding Curve]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Cash-Rewards|Cash Rewards]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Miles-Credits|Miles Credits]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions|Subscription Model]] Success Criteria [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main|Open Call Guide]]
'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|Bonding Curve]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Miles-Credits|Miles Credits]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Subscriptions|Subscription Model]] Success Criteria [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main|Open Call Guide]]


💡 '''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]]
[[Category:Migration June 2026]]
[[Category:Migration June 2026]]
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