Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Rings Of Trust - Revision history

AI-Admin-Assistant: Category cleanup: remove Category:Migration June 2026 (founder order 2026-09-03)

2026-09-03T17:19:55Z

Category cleanup: remove Category:Migration June 2026 (founder order 2026-09-03)

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	💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]
	~~[[Category:Migration June 2026]]~~
	[[Category:Innovation]]		[[Category:Innovation]]

AI-Admin-Assistant: Standardise manual summary: On this page list wrapped in Template:ArticleSummary, same entries (Theo 2026-08-17)

2026-08-17T17:27:03Z

Standardise manual summary: On this page list wrapped in Template:ArticleSummary, same entries (Theo 2026-08-17)

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	People naturally exchange more easily with communities they know. A parent who earns credit by babysitting would love to spend it on tutoring for her own child, but only if the two communities recognize each other. Rings of Trust are designed to make that recognition explicit and voluntary: User Groups choose to cooperate, define their own terms within the WikiDeal framework, and nothing is imposed from above. As Rings multiply, a complementary economy grows organically around real needs.		People naturally exchange more easily with communities they know. A parent who earns credit by babysitting would love to spend it on tutoring for her own child, but only if the two communities recognize each other. Rings of Trust are designed to make that recognition explicit and voluntary: User Groups choose to cooperate, define their own terms within the WikiDeal framework, and nothing is imposed from above. As Rings multiply, a complementary economy grows organically around real needs.

	~~'''On this page:'''~~		{{ArticleSummary\|
	* [[#what-is-a-ring\|What is a Ring?]]		* [[#what-is-a-ring\|What is a Ring?]]
	* [[#coefficients\|Usage coefficients: 1 to 10]]		* [[#coefficients\|Usage coefficients: 1 to 10]]
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	* [[#governance\|Rings of Trust in WikiDeal governance]]		* [[#governance\|Rings of Trust in WikiDeal governance]]
	* [[#state-of-the-art\|State of the art]]		* [[#state-of-the-art\|State of the art]]
			}}
	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__

AI-Admin-Assistant: Visible in-content table of contents (Theo 2026-08-15)

2026-08-15T17:28:59Z

Visible in-content table of contents (Theo 2026-08-15)

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	People naturally exchange more easily with communities they know. A parent who earns credit by babysitting would love to spend it on tutoring for her own child, but only if the two communities recognize each other. Rings of Trust are designed to make that recognition explicit and voluntary: User Groups choose to cooperate, define their own terms within the WikiDeal framework, and nothing is imposed from above. As Rings multiply, a complementary economy grows organically around real needs.		People naturally exchange more easily with communities they know. A parent who earns credit by babysitting would love to spend it on tutoring for her own child, but only if the two communities recognize each other. Rings of Trust are designed to make that recognition explicit and voluntary: User Groups choose to cooperate, define their own terms within the WikiDeal framework, and nothing is imposed from above. As Rings multiply, a complementary economy grows organically around real needs.

	~~__TOC__~~		'''On this page:'''
			* [[#what-is-a-ring\|What is a Ring?]]
			* [[#coefficients\|Usage coefficients: 1 to 10]]
			* [[#interoperability\|Karma token interoperability]]
			* [[#no-self-generation\|No self-generation of Karma tokens]]
			* [[#roles\|Who does what]]
			* [[#examples\|Examples of Rings]]
			* [[#programmes\|Rings and Programmes]]
			* [[#governance\|Rings of Trust in WikiDeal governance]]
			* [[#state-of-the-art\|State of the art]]
			__NOTOC__

	<span id="what-is-a-ring"></span>		<span id="what-is-a-ring"></span>

AI-Admin-Assistant: Rename section to State of the art (Theo 2026-08-15)

2026-08-15T16:02:12Z

Rename section to State of the art (Theo 2026-08-15)

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	In the envisaged governance structure, Rings of Trust would form the middle governance level, analogous to the [[wikipedia:Cantons_of_Switzerland\|Swiss cantons]], between the User Groups (the communes) and the global governance (the Confederation). WikiDeal's governance is intended as a hybrid of three proven sources: the open, wiki-style rule-making of [[wikipedia:Wikipedia\|Wikipedia]] and the [[wikipedia:Free_software_movement\|free software movement]], the at-cost financial management and user ownership of [[wikipedia:Cooperative\|cooperatives]], and the Swiss practice of collegial executives at every level, elected by an assembly of delegates. The full model is described on the [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance\|Governance]] page.		In the envisaged governance structure, Rings of Trust would form the middle governance level, analogous to the [[wikipedia:Cantons_of_Switzerland\|Swiss cantons]], between the User Groups (the communes) and the global governance (the Confederation). WikiDeal's governance is intended as a hybrid of three proven sources: the open, wiki-style rule-making of [[wikipedia:Wikipedia\|Wikipedia]] and the [[wikipedia:Free_software_movement\|free software movement]], the at-cost financial management and user ownership of [[wikipedia:Cooperative\|cooperatives]], and the Swiss practice of collegial executives at every level, elected by an assembly of delegates. The full model is described on the [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance\|Governance]] page.

	<span id="~~related~~-~~research~~"></span>		<span id="state-of-the-art"></span>
	== ~~Related scientific research~~ ==		== State of the art ==
	Inter-group trust agreements relate to decades of research on social networks, social capital and computational trust. The references below situate Rings of Trust in that literature.		Inter-group trust agreements relate to decades of research on social networks, social capital and computational trust. The references below situate Rings of Trust in that literature.

AI-Admin-Assistant: Add Related scientific research section (Theo 2026-08-15)

2026-08-15T15:49:22Z

Add Related scientific research section (Theo 2026-08-15)

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 == Rings of Trust in WikiDeal governance ==
 In the envisaged governance structure, Rings of Trust would form the middle governance level, analogous to the [[wikipedia:Cantons_of_Switzerland|Swiss cantons]], between the User Groups (the communes) and the global governance (the Confederation). WikiDeal's governance is intended as a hybrid of three proven sources: the open, wiki-style rule-making of [[wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]] and the [[wikipedia:Free_software_movement|free software movement]], the at-cost financial management and user ownership of [[wikipedia:Cooperative|cooperatives]], and the Swiss practice of collegial executives at every level, elected by an assembly of delegates. The full model is described on the [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance|Governance]] page.
 '''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens|Karma tokens]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main|12 Programmes]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups|User Groups]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main|Open Call Guide]]

AI-Admin-Assistant: Refine tone and structure per Theo

2026-08-05T02:25:54Z

Refine tone and structure per Theo

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	{{KidsIntro\|Rings of Trust are circles of people who trust each other. The closer someone is to you in the ring, the more you trust them. It helps the platform know who is safe to work with, like rings of friends, friends-of-friends, and strangers.}}		{{KidsIntro\|Rings of Trust are circles of people who trust each other. The closer someone is to you in the ring, the more you trust them. It helps the platform know who is safe to work with, like rings of friends, friends-of-friends, and strangers.}}
			{{ExpertIntro\|A Ring of Trust is a voluntary agreement between two or more User Groups to accept each other's Karma tokens, with usage coefficients from 1 (restricted) to 10 (wide). No self-generation of tokens is allowed, apart from a small welcome grant. Rings would also form the middle governance level, analogous to Swiss cantons.}}
	~~Wiki Core · Concept~~

	~~== Rings~~ of Trust ==

	~~Rings~~ of ~~Trust at~~ a ~~Glance~~

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	A ~~Ring~~ of Trust ~~is a formal agreement between two or more WikiDeal~~ User Groups to ~~accept each other's [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] for services. Rings~~ define the ~~scope~~ and ~~conditions under which Karma tokens can be used~~, ~~creating~~ a ~~functional~~ complementary economy ~~that~~ grows organically ~~as User Groups choose to cooperate~~.		People naturally exchange more easily with communities they know. A parent who earns credit by babysitting would love to spend it on tutoring for her own child, but only if the two communities recognize each other. Rings of Trust are designed to make that recognition explicit and voluntary: User Groups choose to cooperate, define their own terms within the WikiDeal framework, and nothing is imposed from above. As Rings multiply, a complementary economy grows organically around real needs.

	~~A Ring of Trust is not imposed from above: it is created by User Groups who choose to cooperate, defining their own terms within the WikiDeal framework.~~		__TOC__

	=== What Is a Ring? ===		<span id="what-is-a-ring"></span>
			== What is a Ring? ==
	A Ring of Trust is:		A Ring of Trust is intended to be:

	* An agreement between '''two or more User Groups''' (the minimum is 2)		* An agreement between '''two or more User Groups''' (the minimum is 2)
	* A commitment to accept Karma tokens for services within the Ring's scope		* A commitment to accept [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] for services within the Ring's scope
	* Governed by a usage coefficient that determines how widely the Ring's Karma tokens are accepted		* Governed by a usage coefficient that determines how widely the Ring's Karma tokens are accepted
	* Registered in the WikiDeal system for transparency and auditability		* Registered in the WikiDeal system for transparency and auditability

	=== Usage ~~Coefficients~~: 1 to 10 ===		<span id="coefficients"></span>
			== Usage coefficients: 1 to 10 ==
	Each Ring ~~operates~~ with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its Karma tokens are accepted:		Each Ring would operate with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its Karma tokens are accepted:

	* '''Coefficient 1''' (restricted): Karma tokens can only be used within the two founding User Groups		* '''Coefficient 1''' (restricted): Karma tokens can only be used within the two founding User Groups
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	* '''Coefficient 10''' (widely accepted): Karma tokens can be used across many Rings and User Groups in the ecosystem		* '''Coefficient 10''' (widely accepted): Karma tokens can be used across many Rings and User Groups in the ecosystem

	A higher coefficient is not automatically better: it means the Karma tokens are more versatile but may be worth less per unit due to wider supply. User Groups choose their coefficient based on their community's needs.		A higher coefficient is not automatically better: it means the Karma tokens are more versatile but may be worth less per unit due to wider supply. User Groups choose their coefficient based on their community's needs, a concrete expression of the flexibility WikiDeal aims for.

	~~=== Karma Token Interoperability ===~~

	The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. Karma tokens earned in one User Group ~~can~~ be spent in another User Group, but only if both are in the same Ring. This creates:		<span id="interoperability"></span>
			== Karma token interoperability ==
			The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. Karma tokens earned in one User Group could be spent in another User Group, but only if both are in the same Ring. This creates:

	* A network effect: more Rings → more useful Karma tokens		* A network effect: more Rings → more useful Karma tokens
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	* No forced participation: User Groups choose which Rings to join		* No forced participation: User Groups choose which Rings to join

	=== No ~~Self~~-~~Generation~~ of Karma tokens ===		<span id="no-self-generation"></span>
			== No self-generation of Karma tokens ==
			User Groups and individuals would not be able to create Karma tokens from nothing. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members entering the ecosystem: enough to make a first Transaction and understand the system, not enough to distort it. This rule is meant to prevent inflation and keep Karma tokens tied to real contribution or funding.

	User Groups and ~~individuals cannot create~~ Karma tokens ~~from nothing~~. The ~~only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members entering the ecosystem~~: ~~enough to make a first Transaction and understand~~ the ~~system, not enough to distort it. This rule prevents inflation and ensures Karma tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding~~.		<span id="roles"></span>
			== Who does what ==
			* '''User Groups''' decide which Rings to create or join and set the terms.
			* '''Members''' earn and spend Karma tokens across the Ring in daily exchanges.
			* '''The WikiDeal system''' registers each Ring publicly, so anyone can audit who accepts what: transparency built into the structure.

	=== Examples of Rings ~~===~~		<span id="examples"></span>
			== Examples of Rings ==
	~~==== 🍼🎓 Babysitting-Tutoring Ring ==~~==

			=== 🍼🎓 Babysitting-Tutoring Ring ===
	A babysitting User Group and a tutoring User Group agree to accept each other's Karma tokens. A parent can earn Karma tokens by offering babysitting services and spend them on tutoring for their child. A tutor can offer lessons and receive Karma tokens usable for childcare.		A babysitting User Group and a tutoring User Group agree to accept each other's Karma tokens. A parent can earn Karma tokens by offering babysitting services and spend them on tutoring for their child. A tutor can offer lessons and receive Karma tokens usable for childcare.

	==== 🎪 Festival Services Ring ====		=== 🎪 Festival Services Ring ===
			Multiple User Groups involved in festival organization (sound, catering, transport, security) form a Ring. Workers can earn Karma tokens in one role and spend them in another, creating a self-sustaining festival economy that minimizes CHF exchanges and lowers costs for everyone involved.
	Multiple User Groups involved in festival organization (sound, catering, transport, security) form a Ring. Workers can earn Karma tokens in one role and spend them in another, creating a self-sustaining festival economy that minimizes CHF exchanges.

	~~=== Rings~~ and ~~Programmes ===~~

	~~Rings of Trust work alongside WikiDeal's [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]]. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations:~~ for ~~example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities~~.

	=== Rings of Trust in WikiDeal ~~governance ===~~		<span id="programmes"></span>
			== Rings and Programmes ==
			Rings of Trust are designed to work alongside WikiDeal's [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]]. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations: for example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities.

	In the envisaged governance structure, Rings of Trust would form the middle governance level, analogous to the Swiss cantons, between the User Groups (the communes) and the global governance (the Confederation). WikiDeal's governance is intended as a hybrid of three proven sources: the open, wiki-style rule-making of Wikipedia and the free software movement, the at-cost financial management and user ownership of cooperatives, and the Swiss practice of collegial executives at every level, elected by an assembly of delegates. The full model is described on the [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance\|Governance]] page.		<span id="governance"></span>
			== Rings of Trust in WikiDeal governance ==
			In the envisaged governance structure, Rings of Trust would form the middle governance level, analogous to the [[wikipedia:Cantons_of_Switzerland\|Swiss cantons]], between the User Groups (the communes) and the global governance (the Confederation). WikiDeal's governance is intended as a hybrid of three proven sources: the open, wiki-style rule-making of [[wikipedia:Wikipedia\|Wikipedia]] and the [[wikipedia:Free_software_movement\|free software movement]], the at-cost financial management and user ownership of [[wikipedia:Cooperative\|cooperatives]], and the Swiss practice of collegial executives at every level, elected by an assembly of delegates. The full model is described on the [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance\|Governance]] page.

	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] ~~[[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma Token Market]]~~ [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call Guide]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call Guide]]

	💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]
	[[Category:Migration June 2026]]		[[Category:Migration June 2026]]
	[[Category:Innovation]]		[[Category:Innovation]]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: Rename Open Call to Open Calls; remove reputation credits (Theo 2026-08-03)

2026-08-03T19:49:56Z

Rename Open Call to Open Calls; remove reputation credits (Theo 2026-08-03)

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	In the envisaged governance structure, Rings of Trust would form the middle governance level, analogous to the Swiss cantons, between the User Groups (the communes) and the global governance (the Confederation). WikiDeal's governance is intended as a hybrid of three proven sources: the open, wiki-style rule-making of Wikipedia and the free software movement, the at-cost financial management and user ownership of cooperatives, and the Swiss practice of collegial executives at every level, elected by an assembly of delegates. The full model is described on the [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance\|Governance]] page.		In the envisaged governance structure, Rings of Trust would form the middle governance level, analogous to the Swiss cantons, between the User Groups (the communes) and the global governance (the Confederation). WikiDeal's governance is intended as a hybrid of three proven sources: the open, wiki-style rule-making of Wikipedia and the free software movement, the at-cost financial management and user ownership of cooperatives, and the Swiss practice of collegial executives at every level, elected by an assembly of delegates. The full model is described on the [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance\|Governance]] page.

	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-~~Call~~:Main\|Open Call Guide]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call Guide]]

	💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-~~Call~~:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Main\|Open Call]]
	[[Category:Migration June 2026]]		[[Category:Migration June 2026]]
	[[Category:Innovation]]		[[Category:Innovation]]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: Add hybrid governance pitch (Rings as middle level) and clean 10 inherited em-dashes (Theo 2026-08-02)

2026-08-02T20:56:44Z

Add hybrid governance pitch (Rings as middle level) and clean 10 inherited em-dashes (Theo 2026-08-02)

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	A Ring of Trust is a formal agreement between two or more WikiDeal User Groups to accept each other's [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] for services. Rings define the scope and conditions under which Karma tokens can be used — creating a functional complementary economy that grows organically as User Groups choose to cooperate.		A Ring of Trust is a formal agreement between two or more WikiDeal User Groups to accept each other's [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] for services. Rings define the scope and conditions under which Karma tokens can be used, creating a functional complementary economy that grows organically as User Groups choose to cooperate.

	A Ring of Trust is not imposed from above — it is created by User Groups who choose to cooperate, defining their own terms within the WikiDeal framework.		A Ring of Trust is not imposed from above: it is created by User Groups who choose to cooperate, defining their own terms within the WikiDeal framework.

	=== What Is a Ring? ===		=== What Is a Ring? ===
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	Each Ring operates with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its Karma tokens are accepted:		Each Ring operates with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its Karma tokens are accepted:

	* '''Coefficient 1''' ~~— Restricted~~: Karma tokens can only be used within the two founding User Groups		* '''Coefficient 1''' (restricted): Karma tokens can only be used within the two founding User Groups
	* '''Coefficient 5''' ~~— Moderate~~: Karma tokens accepted across a cluster of related User Groups		* '''Coefficient 5''' (moderate): Karma tokens accepted across a cluster of related User Groups
	* '''Coefficient 10''' ~~— Widely~~ accepted: Karma tokens can be used across many Rings and User Groups in the ecosystem		* '''Coefficient 10''' (widely accepted): Karma tokens can be used across many Rings and User Groups in the ecosystem

	A higher coefficient is not automatically better — it means the Karma tokens are more versatile but may be worth less per unit due to wider supply. User Groups choose their coefficient based on their community's needs.		A higher coefficient is not automatically better: it means the Karma tokens are more versatile but may be worth less per unit due to wider supply. User Groups choose their coefficient based on their community's needs.

	=== Karma Token Interoperability ===		=== Karma Token Interoperability ===

	The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. Karma tokens earned in one User Group can be spent in another User Group — but only if both are in the same Ring. This creates:		The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. Karma tokens earned in one User Group can be spent in another User Group, but only if both are in the same Ring. This creates:

	* A network effect: more Rings → more useful Karma tokens		* A network effect: more Rings → more useful Karma tokens
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	=== No Self-Generation of Karma tokens ===		=== No Self-Generation of Karma tokens ===

	User Groups and individuals cannot create Karma tokens from nothing. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members entering the ecosystem — enough to make a first Transaction and understand the system, not enough to distort it. This rule prevents inflation and ensures Karma tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding.		User Groups and individuals cannot create Karma tokens from nothing. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members entering the ecosystem: enough to make a first Transaction and understand the system, not enough to distort it. This rule prevents inflation and ensures Karma tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding.

	=== Examples of Rings ===		=== Examples of Rings ===
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	=== Rings and Programmes ===		=== Rings and Programmes ===

	Rings of Trust work alongside WikiDeal's [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]]. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations — for example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities.		Rings of Trust work alongside WikiDeal's [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]]. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations: for example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities.

			=== Rings of Trust in WikiDeal governance ===

			In the envisaged governance structure, Rings of Trust would form the middle governance level, analogous to the Swiss cantons, between the User Groups (the communes) and the global governance (the Confederation). WikiDeal's governance is intended as a hybrid of three proven sources: the open, wiki-style rule-making of Wikipedia and the free software movement, the at-cost financial management and user ownership of cooperatives, and the Swiss practice of collegial executives at every level, elected by an assembly of delegates. The full model is described on the [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance\|Governance]] page.

	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call Guide]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call Guide]]

	💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''': submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call]]
	[[Category:Migration June 2026]]		[[Category:Migration June 2026]]
	[[Category:Innovation]]		[[Category:Innovation]]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: Add Category:Innovation

2026-07-22T15:57:29Z

Add Category:Innovation

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	💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call]]
	[[Category:Migration June 2026]]		[[Category:Migration June 2026]]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: Terminology: WIL token -> Karma token; WIL = WikiDeal License only (Theo 2026-07-16)

2026-07-16T21:54:10Z

Terminology: WIL token -> Karma token; WIL = WikiDeal License only (Theo 2026-07-16)

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	\| Currency		\| Currency
	\| [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-Tokens\|~~WIL~~ tokens]]		\| [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]]
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	\| Coefficients		\| Coefficients
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	\| See also		\| See also
	\| [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-Tokens\|~~WIL~~ tokens]]		\| [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]]
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	A Ring of Trust is a formal agreement between two or more WikiDeal User Groups to accept each other's [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-Tokens\|~~WIL~~ tokens]] for services. Rings define the scope and conditions under which ~~WIL~~ tokens can be used — creating a functional complementary economy that grows organically as User Groups choose to cooperate.		A Ring of Trust is a formal agreement between two or more WikiDeal User Groups to accept each other's [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] for services. Rings define the scope and conditions under which Karma tokens can be used — creating a functional complementary economy that grows organically as User Groups choose to cooperate.

	A Ring of Trust is not imposed from above — it is created by User Groups who choose to cooperate, defining their own terms within the WikiDeal framework.		A Ring of Trust is not imposed from above — it is created by User Groups who choose to cooperate, defining their own terms within the WikiDeal framework.
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	* An agreement between '''two or more User Groups''' (the minimum is 2)		* An agreement between '''two or more User Groups''' (the minimum is 2)
	* A commitment to accept ~~WIL~~ tokens for services within the Ring's scope		* A commitment to accept Karma tokens for services within the Ring's scope
	* Governed by a usage coefficient that determines how widely the Ring's ~~WIL~~ tokens are accepted		* Governed by a usage coefficient that determines how widely the Ring's Karma tokens are accepted
	* Registered in the WikiDeal system for transparency and auditability		* Registered in the WikiDeal system for transparency and auditability

	=== Usage Coefficients: 1 to 10 ===		=== Usage Coefficients: 1 to 10 ===

	Each Ring operates with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its ~~WIL~~ tokens are accepted:		Each Ring operates with a usage coefficient that reflects how widely its Karma tokens are accepted:

	* '''Coefficient 1''' — Restricted: ~~WIL~~ tokens can only be used within the two founding User Groups		* '''Coefficient 1''' — Restricted: Karma tokens can only be used within the two founding User Groups
	* '''Coefficient 5''' — Moderate: ~~WIL~~ tokens accepted across a cluster of related User Groups		* '''Coefficient 5''' — Moderate: Karma tokens accepted across a cluster of related User Groups
	* '''Coefficient 10''' — Widely accepted: ~~WIL~~ tokens can be used across many Rings and User Groups in the ecosystem		* '''Coefficient 10''' — Widely accepted: Karma tokens can be used across many Rings and User Groups in the ecosystem

	A higher coefficient is not automatically better — it means the ~~WIL~~ tokens are more versatile but may be worth less per unit due to wider supply. User Groups choose their coefficient based on their community's needs.		A higher coefficient is not automatically better — it means the Karma tokens are more versatile but may be worth less per unit due to wider supply. User Groups choose their coefficient based on their community's needs.

	=== ~~WIL~~ Token Interoperability ===		=== Karma Token Interoperability ===

	The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. ~~WIL~~ tokens earned in one User Group can be spent in another User Group — but only if both are in the same Ring. This creates:		The key innovation of Rings is interoperability. Karma tokens earned in one User Group can be spent in another User Group — but only if both are in the same Ring. This creates:

	* A network effect: more Rings → more useful ~~WIL~~ tokens		* A network effect: more Rings → more useful Karma tokens
	* Community incentives: User Groups benefit from joining Rings with complementary services		* Community incentives: User Groups benefit from joining Rings with complementary services
	* No forced participation: User Groups choose which Rings to join		* No forced participation: User Groups choose which Rings to join

	=== No Self-Generation of ~~WIL~~ tokens ===		=== No Self-Generation of Karma tokens ===

	User Groups and individuals cannot create ~~WIL~~ tokens from nothing. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members entering the ecosystem — enough to make a first Transaction and understand the system, not enough to distort it. This rule prevents inflation and ensures ~~WIL~~ tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding.		User Groups and individuals cannot create Karma tokens from nothing. The only exception is a small welcome amount granted to new members entering the ecosystem — enough to make a first Transaction and understand the system, not enough to distort it. This rule prevents inflation and ensures Karma tokens remain tied to real contribution or funding.

	=== Examples of Rings ===		=== Examples of Rings ===
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	==== 🍼🎓 Babysitting-Tutoring Ring ====		==== 🍼🎓 Babysitting-Tutoring Ring ====

	A babysitting User Group and a tutoring User Group agree to accept each other's ~~WIL~~ tokens. A parent can earn ~~WIL~~ tokens by offering babysitting services and spend them on tutoring for their child. A tutor can offer lessons and receive ~~WIL~~ tokens usable for childcare.		A babysitting User Group and a tutoring User Group agree to accept each other's Karma tokens. A parent can earn Karma tokens by offering babysitting services and spend them on tutoring for their child. A tutor can offer lessons and receive Karma tokens usable for childcare.

	==== 🎪 Festival Services Ring ====		==== 🎪 Festival Services Ring ====

	Multiple User Groups involved in festival organization (sound, catering, transport, security) form a Ring. Workers can earn ~~WIL~~ tokens in one role and spend them in another, creating a self-sustaining festival economy that minimizes CHF exchanges.		Multiple User Groups involved in festival organization (sound, catering, transport, security) form a Ring. Workers can earn Karma tokens in one role and spend them in another, creating a self-sustaining festival economy that minimizes CHF exchanges.

	=== Rings and Programmes ===		=== Rings and Programmes ===
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	Rings of Trust work alongside WikiDeal's [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]]. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations — for example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities.		Rings of Trust work alongside WikiDeal's [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]]. Many programmes define natural Ring configurations — for example, the Shared Resources Programme facilitates Rings between User Groups sharing physical assets, and the Microcredit Programme enables Rings between lending and borrowing communities.

	'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-Tokens\|~~WIL~~ tokens]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/~~WIL~~-Tokens\|~~WIL~~ Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call Guide]]		'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma tokens]] [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens\|Karma Token Market]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Main\|12 Programmes]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups\|User Groups]] [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call Guide]]

	💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call]]		💡 '''Improve this concept''' — submit a proposal via [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Call:Main\|Open Call]]
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