> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.builtbydao.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.builtbydao.com/getting-started/readme.md).

# Welcome to Built By DAO

Built By DAO builds community-owned neighborhoods: homes, workspaces, local businesses, training, and the physical infrastructure communities need to create and keep value.

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## Member-driven, steward-guided

Members contribute, build earned ownership, and shape major decisions. Stewards maintain direction, safety, and execution. The lane a decision sits in determines who participates and what approval it needs.
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## How the model works

| Part                                                 | What it does                                                                                         |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Contribution](/contributors/contribute.md)          | Members complete reviewed tasks and earn Contribution EQTBLT                                         |
| [Housing Loyalty](/housing-loyalty/equity-leases.md) | Qualifying rent can earn Rent rebate EQTBLT at the rate stamped in the lease                         |
| [Foundry](/the-foundry/foundry.md)                   | A local hub trains builders, recovers materials, coordinates projects, and lowers cash cost          |
| [Governance](/governance/governance.md)              | Contributors, investors, and council members participate through proposal-specific houses and rules  |
| [Treasury](/governance/treasury.md)                  | Revenue, budgets, allocations, and spending move through explicit rails                              |
| [Platform](/developers/platform.md)                  | The dashboard coordinates people, projects, evidence, housing, governance, and contract transactions |

## The two tokens

### EQTBLT

EQTBLT is a soul-bound ledger. It is not bought or traded. Member-earned EQTBLT has two sources:

* Contribution EQTBLT — approved activity;
* Rent rebate EQTBLT — qualifying base rent.

Housing Loyalty is set per property, normally from 5–15%. High-demand/high-cost properties use the lower end, standard properties default to 10%, and rural, lease-up, or lower-demand properties may use the higher end. A lease stamps its rate until renewal.

### BLTBY

BLTBY is the separate transferable network utility token. Bank purchases are available when sales are open, subject to the current offer and account limits. Distribution, utility, and liquidity follow their applicable policies. It is not included in the QOF or fallback-note investor offering.

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## Platform availability

The app shows the features available to your account and the steps needed to use them. Property listings, investment offerings, and services each have their own availability, eligibility, and terms. Read the relevant program page before applying or making a payment.
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## Start here

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[The Organization](/getting-started/what-is-built-by-dao.md)
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[Member Onboarding](/onboarding/onboarding.md)
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[Overview](/contributors/contribute.md)
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[Housing Loyalty](/housing-loyalty/equity-leases.md)
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[Overview](/governance/governance.md)
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[Overview](/investors/invest.md)
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[Overview](/developers/developers.md)
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