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Terminology: Need-Driven Funding replaces Funding Stabilizer / Boost mechanism (Theo 2026-07-07)
Terminology pass 2: unify historical names (Balanced Boost, Balance Boost, The Boost) under Need-Driven Funding
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How can a platform with no shareholders and no dividends attract funding at launch?
How can a platform with no shareholders and no dividends attract funding at launch?


Three mechanisms work together: (1) The [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|Bonding Curve]] creates a transparent, algorithmically-defined relationship between subscriptions and reward potential — early funders have more leverage. (2) The [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding|Reward Boost]] amplifies returns during the critical early phase. (3) [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main|Open Calls]] let contributors contribute not just money but also ideas, labor, and expertise — and receive deferred rewards based on adoption and longevity.
Three mechanisms work together: (1) The [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|Bonding Curve]] creates a transparent, algorithmically-defined relationship between subscriptions and reward potential — early funders have more leverage. (2) The [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Need-Driven Funding|Need-Driven Funding]] amplifies returns during the critical early phase. (3) [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main|Open Calls]] let contributors contribute not just money but also ideas, labor, and expertise — and receive deferred rewards based on adoption and longevity.


== How do you ensure long-term sustainability? ==
== How do you ensure long-term sustainability? ==