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{{KidsIntro|this is a dictionary of all the special words WikiDeal uses, explained simply so newcomers can understand everything.}} | {{KidsIntro|this is a dictionary of all the special words WikiDeal uses, explained simply so newcomers can understand everything.}} | ||
{{ExpertIntro|This glossary sets the definitive, official terminology of the WikiDeal model, to be used exclusively in all documents, contracts and communications; superseded terms are listed and marked as deprecated. It covers the funding vocabulary (Support, Gift, Reward, Karma tokens, WIL, cash-out, bonding curve, Need-Driven Funding, Priority 1/Priority 2), governance and community concepts (Open Call, User Group, Ring of Trust, Living Lab, Subscription, Maturity Score), and WikiDeal's structural philosophy (deprivatisation, Exit to Community, co-opetition, immutable philosophies, Wikimedia-adapted portals and categories).}} | |||
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: Priority 2 allocation. The portion of a funder's membership redistribution that flows back to the funder personally. Distributed 50% in solidarity (pro-rata to all Reward holders on each membership sold) and 50% in FIFO order. Previously called "×2 ," "Personal Project Reward," or "", all deprecated. | : Priority 2 allocation. The portion of a funder's membership redistribution that flows back to the funder personally. Distributed 50% in solidarity (pro-rata to all Reward holders on each membership sold) and 50% in FIFO order. Previously called "×2 ," "Personal Project Reward," or "", all deprecated. | ||
; [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] (no guarantee*) 💰 | ; [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] (no guarantee*) 💰 | ||
: The convertible form of WikiDeal Rewards. Rewards may be converted to CHF when platform revenue allows, '''without guarantee'''. A possible annual percentage increase is under study (draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase|Open Call]], not decided). Held in personal account (Priority 2). Tax applies at cash-out. Previously called "Cash Rewards" or "Cash Reward", those terms are deprecated. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards | : The convertible form of WikiDeal Rewards. Rewards may be converted to CHF when platform revenue allows, '''without guarantee'''. A possible annual percentage increase is under study (draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase|Open Call]], not decided). Held in personal account (Priority 2). Tax applies at cash-out. Previously called "Cash Rewards" or "Cash Reward", those terms are deprecated. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards →]] | ||
; [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/ | ; [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/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. 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; previously called "WIL token". Exchangeable for services and goods within [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust|Rings of Trust]] (agreements between ≥2 User Groups). Not convertible to CHF directly. Value determined by the [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market|Karma Token Market]] algorithm, supply and demand for real services. Usage coefficients range from 1 (restricted) to 10 (widely accepted). Previously called "Miles Credits" and "WikiDeal Miles", deprecated terms. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards →]] | ||
; Gift (voluntary Donation) | ; Gift (voluntary Donation) | ||
: A ''voluntary'' Donation from a funder or participant to the WikiDeal community pool. NOT a type of Credit in the main user flow. The amount of Gifts depends on the pressure degree: less pressure = more Gifts by default. Gift Credits is dedicated to subsidized subscriptions, User Group grants, and the common pool. Previously called "Gift Credits", deprecated in main UI. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards | : A ''voluntary'' Donation from a funder or participant to the WikiDeal community pool. NOT a type of Credit in the main user flow. The amount of Gifts depends on the pressure degree: less pressure = more Gifts by default. Gift Credits is dedicated to subsidized subscriptions, User Group grants, and the common pool. Previously called "Gift Credits", deprecated in main UI. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards →]] and FAQ for full explanation. | ||
; Ring / Ring of Trust | ; Ring / Ring of Trust | ||
: An agreement between at least 2 User Groups that enables | : An agreement between at least 2 User Groups that enables Karma token interoperability. Each Ring defines usage coefficients for complementary currency exchange. A User Group may participate in multiple Rings simultaneously. | ||
; Programme | ; Programme | ||
: A combination of ''multiple marketplaces'' enabling a global experience: e.g., housing + activities + training. Programmes are the operational backbone of WikiDeal. Each programme has defined steps, validation criteria, and Credit rewards. WikiDeal has '''12 programmes'''. A single marketplace (babysitting, pet-sitting) is NOT a programme, it is a service used within one or more programmes. See [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main|All 12 Programmes →]] | : A combination of ''multiple marketplaces'' enabling a global experience: e.g., housing + activities + training. Programmes are the operational backbone of WikiDeal. Each programme has defined steps, validation criteria, and Credit rewards. WikiDeal has '''12 programmes'''. A single marketplace (babysitting, pet-sitting) is NOT a programme, it is a service used within one or more programmes. See [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main|All 12 Programmes →]] | ||
; | ; Karma Token Market | ||
: Programme #12. The algorithmic mechanism for valuing | : Programme #12. The algorithmic mechanism for valuing Karma tokens based on supply and demand within the WikiDeal ecosystem. Uses a double indicator: value of service × availability/frequency. Non-speculative, all data is public and community-auditable. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Token-Market|Karma Token Market →]] | ||
; Need-Driven Funding | ; Need-Driven Funding | ||
: The automatic algorithm that adjusts the maximum permitted Reward percentage based on the platform's financial health. When funds are insufficient to cover incompressible costs, the ceiling rises (up to 100% Personal). When funds are sufficient, the ceiling falls, directing more to Gift. '''Current official term.''' Previously known as "Boost", that terminology is deprecated. Invented by the WikiDeal founder ([[Gov/en/Portal:Meta/Credits|credits]]). | : The automatic algorithm that adjusts the maximum permitted Reward percentage based on the platform's financial health. When funds are insufficient to cover incompressible costs, the ceiling rises (up to 100% Personal). When funds are sufficient, the ceiling falls, directing more to Gift. '''Current official term.''' Previously known as "Boost", that terminology is deprecated. Invented by the WikiDeal founder ([[Gov/en/Portal:Meta/Credits|credits]]). | ||
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: The foundational unit of WikiDeal participation. CHF 10 face value. Grants one vote in governance. Can be purchased directly, accumulated through platform activity, or received as a Donation. Required for Transactions and governance participation. | : The foundational unit of WikiDeal participation. CHF 10 face value. Grants one vote in governance. Can be purchased directly, accumulated through platform activity, or received as a Donation. Required for Transactions and governance participation. | ||
; Bonding Curve | ; Bonding Curve | ||
: The fixed mathematical formula governing membership acquisition prices for Prototype 1 funders. Starts at ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per membership), ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per membership) when CHF 1M is raised. The | : The fixed mathematical formula governing membership acquisition prices for Prototype 1 funders. Starts at ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per membership), ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per membership) when CHF 1M is raised. The multiplier applied at the moment of a contribution is final for that contribution; for future contributions, parameters can evolve prospectively through Open Calls. | ||
; Priority 1 | ; Priority 1 | ||
: The designation for Gift allocation. Funds distributed at Priority 1 are processed before Reward funds. Funders who allocate entirely to Priority 1 effectively make a Donation to the community with no personal financial return. | : The designation for Gift allocation. Funds distributed at Priority 1 are processed before Reward funds. Funders who allocate entirely to Priority 1 effectively make a Donation to the community with no personal financial return. | ||
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; Immutable Philosophies | ; Immutable Philosophies | ||
: Core values of WikiDeal that do not change regardless of Open Call outcomes: the membership system, community governance, transparency, and at-cost Commissions. NOTE: The term "Immutable Rules" is deprecated and must not be used, rules can change. Only philosophies are described as immutable. | : Core values of WikiDeal that do not change regardless of Open Call outcomes: the membership system, community governance, transparency, and at-cost Commissions. NOTE: The term "Immutable Rules" is deprecated and must not be used, rules can change. Only philosophies are described as immutable. | ||
; WIL ( | ; WIL (WikiDeal License) | ||
: WikiDeal | : WikiDeal License ("license to use"): the fundamental unit of WikiDeal participation, the unit of the monthly and annual subscriptions. Users buy user licenses. '''1 WIL = 1 month of platform usage = CHF 1 nominal value.''' Rewards (no guarantee*) 💰 can be cashed out and are funded by the WIL user licenses paid by the users; in parallel, '''[[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens|Karma tokens]]''' 🔗 create a citizen participation with an exchange network. A possible annual percentage increase is under study (draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase|Open Call]], not decided). It is not a financial security. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards →]] | ||
; Rewards | ; Rewards (cash-out) | ||
: The convertible | : The convertible WikiDeal Credit. Rewards can be redeemed for CHF when users pay their WikiDeal Membership subscription: they are funded by the WIL user licenses paid by the users. Tax applies at the point of cash-out. Rewards is Priority 2 allocation. Previously called "Cash Reward" or "Personal Reward", those terms are deprecated. | ||
; Cash-out | ; Cash-out | ||
: When platform conditions allow (sufficient subscription revenue), you can request conversion to CHF. | : When platform conditions allow (sufficient subscription revenue), you can request conversion to CHF. Cash-out occurs in tranches of CHF 100, at the pace of user subscriptions. | ||
; Gift Credits | ; Gift Credits | ||
: The Donation form of | : The Donation form of WikiDeal Credits. Gift Credits cannot be cashed out. It is allocated to community-benefit purposes: subsidized subscriptions for low-income users, User Group development grants, and the WikiDeal common pool. Gift Credits is Priority 1 allocation. | ||
; | ; Karma tokens (previously WIL tokens, WikiDeal Miles) | ||
: The complementary | : The complementary barter-style unit of the WikiDeal ecosystem. Usable within Rings of Trust (agreements between ≥2 User Groups). Exchange coefficients range from 1 (restricted) to 10 (widely accepted). Karma tokens enable time banking, resource sharing (housing, transport, food), and inter-community exchange without conversion to CHF. | ||
; Annual Value Increase | ; Annual Value Increase | ||
: A possible annual percentage increase on rewards, 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, 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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: To "back" WikiDeal is to contribute financially to Prototype 1 via the bonding curve, receiving WikiDeal Rewards in return. A "funder" (soutien) is a person who has done so. Funding is distinct from "supporting" (general goodwill) and from "investing" (seeking a financial return, which WikiDeal does not offer). A funder simultaneously makes a contribution, receives conditional Rewards, and joins the governance community. | : To "back" WikiDeal is to contribute financially to Prototype 1 via the bonding curve, receiving WikiDeal Rewards in return. A "funder" (soutien) is a person who has done so. Funding is distinct from "supporting" (general goodwill) and from "investing" (seeking a financial return, which WikiDeal does not offer). A funder simultaneously makes a contribution, receives conditional Rewards, and joins the governance community. | ||
; Ring of Trust | ; Ring of Trust | ||
: A formal agreement between at least 2 WikiDeal User Groups enabling | : A formal agreement between at least 2 WikiDeal User Groups enabling Karma tokens interoperability. Each Ring defines the usage coefficients for complementary currency exchange within its member groups. Rings are the foundation of the Karma token ecosystem. A User Group may participate in multiple Rings simultaneously. | ||
; Maturity Score | ; Maturity Score | ||
: A composite indicator (1–5 stars) measuring the health and readiness of each WikiDeal marketplace portal. Based on 7 indicators: number of users, dissatisfaction rate, improvement proposals appreciated, urgency (bugs), deployment degree, tool interconnection, and usage decline prevention. Higher maturity = fewer Open Call resources needed. Reviewed quarterly by the Living Lab. | : A composite indicator (1–5 stars) measuring the health and readiness of each WikiDeal marketplace portal. Based on 7 indicators: number of users, dissatisfaction rate, improvement proposals appreciated, urgency (bugs), deployment degree, tool interconnection, and usage decline prevention. Higher maturity = fewer Open Call resources needed. Reviewed quarterly by the Living Lab. | ||