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This glossary defines the official terminology of the WikiDeal model. Where previous terms have been superseded, the old terms are noted and marked as deprecated. '''These are the definitive terms''' — all documents, contracts, and communications should use these terms exclusively.

: Priority 1 allocation. The portion of a funder's membership return that is directed to community-benefit purposes: subsidised memberships for beneficiaries, [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups|User Group]] development funds, or the WikiDeal common pool. Previously called "" or "Community Project Reward" — those terms are deprecated.

: Priority 2 allocation. The portion of a funder's membership return that flows back to the funder personally. Distributed 50% in solidarity (pro-rata to all Cash Reward holders on each membership sold) and 50% in FIFO order. Previously called "×2 ," "Personal Project Reward," or "" — all deprecated.

: The convertible form of WikiDeal Rewards. Cash Rewards may be converted to CHF when platform revenue allows — '''without guarantee'''. Subject to 5% annual value increase (defined algorithm). 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/Cash-Rewards|Rewards Explained →]]

: 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/Miles-Credits|Miles Market]] algorithm — supply and demand for real services. Usage coefficients range from 1 (restricted) to 10 (widely accepted). Previously called "WikiDeal Miles" — deprecated. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Cash-Rewards|Rewards Explained →]]

: 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/Cash-Rewards|Rewards Explained →]] and FAQ for full explanation.

: 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 →]]

: Programme #12. The algorithmic mechanism for valuing Miles Credits 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/Miles-Credits|Miles Market →]]

: The automatic algorithm that adjusts the maximum permitted Cash 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 Théo Bondolfi.

: 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 formula is immutable — it cannot be changed by any party.

: 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.

: WikiDeal contribution Licence — a ''hypothesis name'' for the fundamental unit of WikiDeal participation, pending community validation. '''1 WIL = 1 month of platform usage = CHF 1 nominal value.''' In the user interface, WikiDeal Rewards appear as: '''Cash Rewards (no guarantee*)''' 💰 and '''Miles Credits''' 🔗. WIL gains 5% in CHF value each year (defined algorithm). It is not a financial security. The name "WIL" may evolve via the [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main|Open Call]] process. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Cash-Rewards|Rewards Explained →]]

: The convertible form of WIL. Cash Rewards can be redeemed for CHF when users pay their WikiDeal Membership subscription. Tax applies at the point of cash-out. Cash Rewards is Priority 2 allocation. Previously called "Cash Reward" or "Personal Reward" — those terms remain in use but refer to the same concept.

: A defined algorithm in WikiDeal Prototype 1: WIL nominal value in CHF increases by 5% each year. Starting at CHF 1.00, after 5 years 1 WIL = CHF 1.28, after 10 years 1 WIL = CHF 1.63. This provides a stable, predictable return anchored in CHF — comparable to conservative safe-haven instruments. The algorithm is immutable (cannot be changed by any party).

: '''Deprecated term.''' Former name for the '''Funding Stabilizer''' mechanism. Do not use in current documents — the official term is "Funding Stabilizer". See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Funding-Stabilizer|Funding Stabilizer →]]

: The process of markets being reclaimed by users as commons — analogous to what Wikipedia did for encyclopedic knowledge. WikiDeal's mission is to deprivatize extractive digital markets (babysitting, transport, housing, fundraising) by replacing platform capitalism with community governance and at-cost Commissions. Inspired by Wikimedia Foundation's approach to knowledge.