🐑Citizen
Community Member Citizens are full members of the TDF community with governance rights and deeper responsibilities.
"Citizenship isn't just a status—it's a journey of growth and commitment."
Role Description
Citizens are individuals who have demonstrated alignment with TDF's values and made a formal commitment to the community. They hold governance rights, participate in decision-making, and take on deeper responsibilities for community wellbeing. Citizenship represents a long-term relationship with the community rather than a temporary role.
Quick Overview
As a Citizen, you:
Have voting rights in community governance
Can create proposals for community decisions
Hold $TDF tokens representing your stake in the community
Participate actively in community life and development
Take responsibility for the health of the community and land
🌱 Becoming a Citizen
Becoming a Citizen is a meaningful process that requires demonstrating alignment with the community's core values and practices:
The Onboarding Process
Citizenship is not granted lightly—it's earned through demonstrated commitment to the community and its values.
Phase 1: Cultural Onboarding
Cultural Integration - Learn community values, practices, and ways of being
Community Connection - Build relationships with existing members
Value Alignment - Demonstrate understanding of regenerative principles
Phase 2: Physical Presence
Minimum Stay - Spend at least 1 month on site (can be 2 × 2 weeks)
Active Participation - Engage in community life and activities
Contribution - Make meaningful contributions to community projects
Phase 3: Token Requirement
Hold ≥30 TDF tokens - Maintain minimum token holding requirement
Financial Commitment - Demonstrate investment in community success
Phase 4: Community Vouching
Vouched by ≥3 citizens - Secure meaningful support from existing Citizens
At least 1 active team member - Include team member in vouching process
Meaningful Vouching - Not rubber stamp, but genuine endorsement
Phase 5: Application Process
Letter of Intent - Express your desire and commitment to become a Citizen
Detailed Questions - Answer comprehensive application questions
No Unresolved Reports - Address any community concerns
Sign Citizen Agreement - Commit to citizen responsibilities
Citizenship Requirements
To qualify for Citizenship, participants must demonstrate:
Alignment with Values - Understanding and embodiment of regenerative principles
Meaningful Contribution - History of adding value to the community
Community Integration - Positive relationships with existing members
Financial Commitment - Holding minimum required $TDF tokens
Knowledge Mastery - Understanding of governance systems and responsibilities
Application Process
Submit Application - Via the Citizenship portal on the TDF website
Community Feedback - 2-week period for existing Citizens to comment
Investigation - Team must investigate any reports
Decision - Consensus-based approval by Citizens
Onboarding - If approved, complete final integration steps
🎖️ Citizen Perks
Upon becoming a Citizen, you gain:
Governance Rights
Voting Rights - Direct say in all DAO decisions
Proposal Creation - Ability to initiate new governance projects
Citizen-Only Programs - Access to exclusive community programs
Stay Benefits
Instant Booking - Immediate access to accommodation booking
Year-Ahead Booking - Ability to book 1 year in advance
Extended Stays - Up to 180 days maximum stay
Stay Credits ("Carrots") - One-time credits that can be gifted or used to extend stays
Community Access
Proof-of-Presence Weighting - Enhanced voting weight for physical presence
Telegram Group - Access to citizen-only communication channels
NFT Proof - Digital credential of membership
Member Page Listing - Public recognition of citizenship status
⚔️ Citizen Responsibilities
With privileges come responsibilities:
Core Requirements
Token Holding - Maintain minimum 30 $TDF tokens
Governance Participation - Vote in at least 70% of proposals annually
4h/week Contribution - When on site, contribute at least 4 hours weekly
Physical Presence - Minimum 14 days on-site per year
Communication - Respond to official communications within 7 days
🔄 Citizenship Maintenance
To remain in good standing, Citizens must:
Meet Activity Requirements - Fulfill minimum participation thresholds
Uphold Values - Demonstrate alignment with community principles
Address Concerns - Respond constructively to feedback
Renew Commitment - Participate in annual renewal ritual
"Citizenship is not a destination, but a path of continuous growth."
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