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{{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official terminology of the WikiDeal model, to be used exclusively in all documents, contracts and communications; superseded terms are listed and marked as deprecated.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.

; [[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 ~~Explained~~ →]]

: 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/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 ~~Explained~~ →]]

: 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)

: 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 ~~Explained~~ →]] and FAQ for full explanation.

: 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

: 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.

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: 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 (WikiDeal License)

: 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 ~~Explained~~ →]]

: 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 (cash-out)

: 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

: 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

: 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.