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This page defines the official terms used to describe the financial, funding, and reward mechanisms of WikiDeal.

: A financial gift made by an early supporter during the bootstrapping phase to fund the platform's R&D and operations. Donations are made without any guarantee of repayment or reward.

== The Reward System ==

; Rewards

: The generic, official term for the value earned by early supporters, either through a '''Donation''' or through '''Validated Work'''. Rewards are initially theoretical and are activated as the platform generates subscription revenue.

: ''(Deprecated terms: Cash Rewards, Credits, Memberships, Miles)''

: The fraction of activated Rewards that a contributor chooses to retain for their own personal project within the ecosystem. This portion constitutes taxable income for the contributor.

: The fraction of activated Rewards that a contributor allocates to community projects from the WikiDeal catalogue. This acts as a second donation and is not individually taxable.

: Internal exchange rights or reputation markers awarded for volunteering, semi-volunteering, and community assistance. They are distinct from financial Rewards and are used to track non-financial contributions and grant certain privileges within the ecosystem.

: The minimum monthly revenue (e.g., CHF 25,000) required to keep the WikiDeal platform running, covering project coordination, governance, and administration. It is prioritized over Reward distributions.

: The general user fee (starting at CHF 1/month) granting access to the platform and contract templates. Subscription revenue is the primary source of funds used to activate Rewards.

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