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Terminology pass 2: unify historical names (Balanced Boost, Balance Boost, The Boost) under Need-Driven Funding |
Redistribution narrative: remove ROI/yield vocabulary (Theo 2026-07-16) |
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A possible annual percentage increase on rewards is 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 is under study through a draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase|Open Call]] (not yet launched); no percentage is decided. | ||
'''Important:''' WIL is not a financial security under Swiss law. It represents conditional rights on future subscription revenue from WikiDeal users. Fund WikiDeal as you would support a cooperative you believe in, with the understanding that | '''Important:''' WIL is not a financial security under Swiss law. It represents conditional rights on future subscription revenue from WikiDeal users. Fund WikiDeal as you would support a cooperative you believe in, with the understanding that any redistribution depends on the platform's success. | ||
=== 2. The Bonding Curve Advantage: Earlier = Better === | === 2. The Bonding Curve Advantage: Earlier = Better === | ||
WikiDeal's bonding curve means that the earlier you back, the more WIL you receive per CHF contributed. The curve starts at a ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per WIL) and ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per WIL) when CHF 1M is raised. This creates a genuine early-funder advantage: | WikiDeal's bonding curve means that the earlier you back, the more WIL you receive per CHF contributed. The curve starts at a ×100 discount (CHF 0.10 per WIL) and ends at ×30 (CHF 0.33 per WIL) when CHF 1M is raised. This creates a genuine early-funder advantage: | ||
* A CHF 100 contribution at the start | * A CHF 100 contribution at the start brings 1,000 WIL | ||
* A CHF 100 contribution near the end | * A CHF 100 contribution near the end brings approximately 300 WIL | ||
This is not speculative price appreciation (as in cryptocurrency). The advantage is structurally guaranteed by the immutable algorithm. Early funders are rewarded for taking on more risk — the platform is less proven, and their confidence is what makes the project possible. | This is not speculative price appreciation (as in cryptocurrency). The advantage is structurally guaranteed by the immutable algorithm. Early funders are rewarded for taking on more risk — the platform is less proven, and their confidence is what makes the project possible. | ||
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| None (floating) | | None (floating) | ||
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| Annual | | Annual value increase | ||
| Under study (draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase|Open Call]]) | | Under study (draft [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Annual Value Increase|Open Call]]) | ||
| Highly variable | | Highly variable | ||
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=== 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + Miles Credits === | === 4. Dual Benefit: Rewards + Miles Credits === | ||
Funding WikiDeal produces three simultaneous benefits: | |||
==== 💰 Rewards (no guarantee*) ==== | ==== 💰 Rewards (no guarantee*) ==== | ||
A portion of your WIL is designated Rewards (no guarantee*) — convertible to CHF when users subscribe. As more users pay their WikiDeal Membership subscription, your Rewards (no guarantee*) is redeemed progressively. This is | A portion of your WIL is designated Rewards (no guarantee*) — convertible to CHF when users subscribe. As more users pay their WikiDeal Membership subscription, your Rewards (no guarantee*) is redeemed progressively. This is a progressive community redistribution, not a return on investment. | ||
==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ==== | ==== 🔗 Community Contribution (automatic) ==== | ||