> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://traditionaldreamfactory.gitbook.io/game-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://traditionaldreamfactory.gitbook.io/game-guide/05_token-economy.md).

# Community Token System

## Overview from the OASA Whitepaper

The TDF token economy operates within the broader OASA framework, implementing regenerative economic principles through a multi-token system. Our approach emphasizes utility over speculation, with tokens designed to track meaningful participation, enable decentralized governance, and support ecological restoration. The system creates circular value flows where community contributions directly translate into governance influence and access rights, aligning individual incentives with collective regenerative outcomes.

[Read the full whitepaper here](https://oasa.earth/papers/OASA-Whitepaper-V1.2.pdf)

**Overview** The TDF community uses three token types to track participation, enable governance, and manage resources.

**Constitutional Compliance**: All token issuance and economic decisions must comply with the [OASA constitution](https://oasa.earth) and may require approval by OASA's General Meeting for major changes.

## 🪙 Token Types

| Token                                                        | Purpose              | Properties                                              |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **$TDF**                                                     | Core utility token   | Transferable, represents stay rights and governance     |
| [**$Presence**](/game-guide/05_token-economy/usdpresence.md) | Attendance tracker   | Non-transferable, decreasing over time, time-weighted   |
| [**$Sweat**](/game-guide/05_token-economy/usdsweat.md)       | Contribution tracker | Non-transferable, decreasing over time, effort-weighted |

## 📊 Token Functions

These tokens work together in our community:

* **Governance Weight** = $TDF + $Presence + $Sweat
* **Stay Rights** = 1 $TDF = 1 night per year at utility cost
* **Contribution Tracking** = Work → $Sweat + $TDF

## 🥕 Carrots (Stay Credits)

Anyone can earn stay credits called "carrots" through volunteering, subscriptions, or referral programs:

* **One-time Credits** - Enable booking at no accommodation cost
* **Non-renewable** - Carrots don't renew annually
* **Earning Methods** - Volunteering, subscriptions, referral programs
* **Usage** - Enable booking at no accommodation cost

**Examples of carrot usage:**

* Booking accommodation without paying the daily rate
* Using credits for special events or workshops

## 🔗 Token Details

| Token         | Functions                      | How to Get                                                                          |
| ------------- | ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **$TDF**      | Stay rights, governance weight | [Purchase](/game-guide/05_token-economy/distribution.md), earn through contribution |
| **$Presence** | Governance weight              | Physical presence at TDF                                                            |
| **$Sweat**    | Governance weight              | Completing contributions                                                            |

## 📚 Learn More

* [Token Basics](/game-guide/05_token-economy/token_basics.md) - Core concepts
* [Distribution](/game-guide/05_token-economy/distribution.md) - Token circulation
* [Voting Weight](/game-guide/05_token-economy/voting_weight.md) - Governance impact

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*"Our tokens help us measure what matters: presence, contribution, and commitment."*