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A Ring of Trust is a formal agreement between two or more WikiDeal User Groups to accept each other's [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/ | A Ring of Trust is a formal agreement between two or more WikiDeal User Groups to accept each other's [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens|Karma tokens]] for services. Rings define the scope and conditions under which Karma tokens can be used — creating a functional complementary economy that grows organically as User Groups choose to cooperate. | ||
A Ring of Trust is not imposed from above — it is created by User Groups who choose to cooperate, defining their own terms within the WikiDeal framework. | A Ring of Trust is not imposed from above — it is created by User Groups who choose to cooperate, defining their own terms within the WikiDeal framework. | ||
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* An agreement between '''two or more User Groups''' (the minimum is 2) | * An agreement between '''two or more User Groups''' (the minimum is 2) | ||
* A commitment to accept | * A commitment to accept Karma tokens for services within the Ring's scope | ||
* Governed by a usage coefficient that determines how widely the Ring's | * Governed by a usage coefficient that determines how widely the Ring's Karma tokens are accepted | ||
* Registered in the WikiDeal system for transparency and auditability | * Registered in the WikiDeal system for transparency and auditability | ||
=== Usage Coefficients: 1 to 10 === | === Usage Coefficients: 1 to 10 === | ||
Each Ring operates with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its | Each Ring operates with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its Karma tokens are accepted: | ||
* '''Coefficient 1''' — Restricted: | * '''Coefficient 1''' — Restricted: Karma tokens can only be used within the two founding User Groups | ||
* '''Coefficient 5''' — Moderate: | * '''Coefficient 5''' — Moderate: Karma tokens accepted across a cluster of related User Groups | ||
* '''Coefficient 10''' — Widely accepted: | * '''Coefficient 10''' — Widely accepted: Karma tokens can be used across many Rings and User Groups in the ecosystem | ||
A higher coefficient is not automatically better — it means the | A higher coefficient is not automatically better — it means the Karma tokens are more versatile but may be worth less per unit due to wider supply. User Groups choose their coefficient based on their community's needs. | ||
=== | === Karma Token Interoperability === | ||
The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. | The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. Karma tokens earned in one User Group can be spent in another User Group — but only if both are in the same Ring. This creates: | ||
* A network effect: more Rings → more useful | * A network effect: more Rings → more useful Karma tokens | ||
* Community incentives: User Groups benefit from joining Rings with complementary services | * Community incentives: User Groups benefit from joining Rings with complementary services | ||
* No forced participation: User Groups choose which Rings to join | * No forced participation: User Groups choose which Rings to join | ||
=== No Self-Generation of | === No Self-Generation of Karma tokens === | ||
User Groups and individuals cannot create | User Groups and individuals cannot create Karma tokens from nothing. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members entering the ecosystem — enough to make a first Transaction and understand the system, not enough to distort it. This rule prevents inflation and ensures Karma tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding. | ||
=== Examples of Rings === | === Examples of Rings === | ||
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==== 🍼🎓 Babysitting-Tutoring Ring ==== | ==== 🍼🎓 Babysitting-Tutoring Ring ==== | ||
A babysitting User Group and a tutoring User Group agree to accept each other's | A babysitting User Group and a tutoring User Group agree to accept each other's Karma tokens. A parent can earn Karma tokens by offering babysitting services and spend them on tutoring for their child. A tutor can offer lessons and receive Karma tokens usable for childcare. | ||
==== 🎪 Festival Services Ring ==== | ==== 🎪 Festival Services Ring ==== | ||
Multiple User Groups involved in festival organization (sound, catering, transport, security) form a Ring. Workers can earn | Multiple User Groups involved in festival organization (sound, catering, transport, security) form a Ring. Workers can earn Karma tokens in one role and spend them in another, creating a self-sustaining festival economy that minimizes CHF exchanges. | ||
=== Rings and Programmes === | === Rings and Programmes === | ||
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Rings of Trust work alongside WikiDeal's [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main|12 Programmes]]. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations — for example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities. | Rings of Trust work alongside WikiDeal's [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main|12 Programmes]]. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations — for example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities. | ||
'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/ | '''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens|Karma tokens]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups|User Groups]] [[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]] | ||
[[Category:Innovation]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 22 July 2026
💡 In simple words: Rings of Trust are circles of people who trust each other. The closer someone is to you in the ring, the more you trust them. It helps the platform know who is safe to work with, like rings of friends, friends-of-friends, and strangers.
Wiki Core · Concept
Rings of Trust
Rings of Trust at a Glance
| Definition | Agreement between ≥2 User Groups |
| Currency | Karma tokens |
| Coefficients | 1 (restricted) to 10 (wide) |
| Self-generation | ❌ Not allowed |
| Welcome amount | ✅ Small grant to new users |
| Examples | Babysitting-Tutoring, Festival |
| See also | Karma tokens |
| See also | 12 Programmes |
A Ring of Trust is a formal agreement between two or more WikiDeal User Groups to accept each other's Karma tokens for services. Rings define the scope and conditions under which Karma tokens can be used — creating a functional complementary economy that grows organically as User Groups choose to cooperate.
A Ring of Trust is not imposed from above — it is created by User Groups who choose to cooperate, defining their own terms within the WikiDeal framework.
What Is a Ring?
A Ring of Trust is:
- An agreement between two or more User Groups (the minimum is 2)
- A commitment to accept Karma tokens for services within the Ring's scope
- Governed by a usage coefficient that determines how widely the Ring's Karma tokens are accepted
- Registered in the WikiDeal system for transparency and auditability
Usage Coefficients: 1 to 10
Each Ring operates with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its Karma tokens are accepted:
- Coefficient 1 — Restricted: Karma tokens can only be used within the two founding User Groups
- Coefficient 5 — Moderate: Karma tokens accepted across a cluster of related User Groups
- Coefficient 10 — Widely accepted: Karma tokens can be used across many Rings and User Groups in the ecosystem
A higher coefficient is not automatically better — it means the Karma tokens are more versatile but may be worth less per unit due to wider supply. User Groups choose their coefficient based on their community's needs.
Karma Token Interoperability
The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. Karma tokens earned in one User Group can be spent in another User Group — but only if both are in the same Ring. This creates:
- A network effect: more Rings → more useful Karma tokens
- Community incentives: User Groups benefit from joining Rings with complementary services
- No forced participation: User Groups choose which Rings to join
No Self-Generation of Karma tokens
User Groups and individuals cannot create Karma tokens from nothing. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members entering the ecosystem — enough to make a first Transaction and understand the system, not enough to distort it. This rule prevents inflation and ensures Karma tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding.
Examples of Rings
🍼🎓 Babysitting-Tutoring Ring
A babysitting User Group and a tutoring User Group agree to accept each other's Karma tokens. A parent can earn Karma tokens by offering babysitting services and spend them on tutoring for their child. A tutor can offer lessons and receive Karma tokens usable for childcare.
🎪 Festival Services Ring
Multiple User Groups involved in festival organization (sound, catering, transport, security) form a Ring. Workers can earn Karma tokens in one role and spend them in another, creating a self-sustaining festival economy that minimizes CHF exchanges.
Rings and Programmes
Rings of Trust work alongside WikiDeal's 12 Programmes. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations — for example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities.
See also: Karma tokens Karma Token Market 12 Programmes User Groups Open Call Guide
💡 Improve this concept — submit a proposal via Open Call