Built By DAO members receive comprehensive benefits through their participation, including equity accumulation, governance rights, and community access.
π Benefits Overview
π Equity
π³οΈ Governance
π Access
π₯ Community
Earn through contribution
Voting rights
Foundry & spaces
Network benefits
Portable stake
From day one
Member resources
Training access
π― Philosophy: Members are stakeholders building something together
π Equity Accumulation
Building Your Stake
Benefit
Description
π° Contribution = equity
Work earns EQTBLT
π Growing balance
Accumulates over time
π³οΈ Governance power
Voting rights
π Portable
Moves with you
Earning Example
Active contributing member
Timeframe
EQTBLT (Work)
EQTBLT (Residency)
Total
1 month
800
150
950
1 year
9,600
1,800
11,400
3 years
28,800
5,400
34,200
Equity Uses
Use
Description
π³οΈ Voting power
Participate in governance
π³ Spending
Use at DAO businesses
π Access
Foundry and community spaces
π€ Redemption
Redeem for value
Equity Protections
Protection
How
π Can't be taken
Soul-bound to your wallet
π€ Can't be transferred
Prevents speculation
β±οΈ Never expires
Yours permanently
π³οΈ Governance Participation
Voting Rights
Right
Description
π³οΈ Vote on proposals
All DAO governance
ποΈ Infrastructure decisions
New properties, Foundries
π° Budget allocation
How funds are spent
π Policy changes
Rules and procedures
Voting Power Calculation
EQTBLT
Voting Power
100
1,000
1,000
3,162
5,000
7,071
10,000
10,000
Governance Access
Feature
Available
π View proposals
β
π³οΈ Vote
β
π¬ Discussion
β
π Submit proposals
With sufficient rank
Community Governance
Decision Type
Member Input
π§ Foundry operations
Vote on priorities
π Policies
Input on rules
π° Treasury
Budget allocation
π₯ Leadership
Council elections
π Resource Access
Foundry Access
Resource
Availability
π§ Workshop tools
All members
ποΈ Training programs
All members
π₯ Forge equipment
Certified members
π₯οΈ Tech resources
Based on role
Community Spaces
Space
Access
ποΈ The Hall
Open to all members
π³ Gardens
Community use
π Training rooms
Program participants
π’ The Loft
Leadership & admin
Member Resources
Resource
Description
π Training
Skills development programs
π§ Tools
Equipment access
πΌ Workspace
Foundry facilities
π₯ Network
Community connections
Priority Access
Priority
Based On
π Residential
EQTBLT balance + history
π Programs
Participation level
π― New initiatives
Active contribution
π₯ Community Connection
Training & Development
Program
Access
π DAO Fundamentals
All members
π§ Skills training
Member pricing
ποΈ Construction
Available
π» Technical
Available
Community Connection
Feature
Description
π¬ Member channels
Connect with community
π Events
Community gatherings
π€ Support
Mutual aid network
π’ Voice
Direct feedback channel
Contribution Opportunities
Opportunity
Benefit
π§ Work for DAO
Earn EQTBLT
π³οΈ Governance
Shape the collective
π Teaching
Share skills
π€ Volunteering
Community building
Network Benefits
Benefit
Description
π Property network
Access across locations
π€ Member directory
Connect with community
π Resources
Shared tools and info
π‘ Opportunities
Work and project access
π Traditional vs. Built By DAO
Side-by-Side
Aspect
Traditional Work
Built By DAO
Compensation
Wages disappear
Permanent equity
Leaving
Nothing
Keep your stake
Voice
None
Governance vote
Community
Coworkers
Stakeholder network
Ownership
Zero
Growing stake
Transparency
Opaque
On-chain
Long-Term Difference
3 years of contribution (20 hrs/week)
Metric
Traditional
Built By DAO
π³ Hours worked
3,120
3,120
π Equity earned
$0
~$31,200+
π³οΈ Votes cast
0
Many
π₯ Community
Temporary
Permanent
Real Value
Traditional Outcome
Built By Outcome
Skills only
Skills + equity
No ownership
Growing stake
No network
Community member
No voice
Governance power
π Maximizing Benefits
Increase Earnings
Action
Impact
π Rank up
Higher EQTBLT rates
π§ Specialized skills
Premium task rates
π Leadership
Responsibility bonuses
π Residency
Additional equity stream
Earn Additional EQTBLT
Method
How
π§ Contribute
Work for DAO
π³οΈ Governance
Active participation
π Training
Complete programs
π€ Community
Volunteer activities
Build Voting Power
Action
Effect
π Accumulate EQTBLT
Higher base power
π Gain membership rank
Multiplier bonus
β±οΈ Maintain activity
Consistent power
Access More Opportunities
Action
Benefit
π Get certified
Unlock higher-paying work
π³οΈ Participate
Priority for programs
π Accumulate
More access options
π₯ Connect
Network opportunities
π‘ Benefits FAQ
Do I get benefits immediately? Yes. Equity earning and governance rights start with your first contribution or payment.
What if I'm not interested in governance? Participation is optional, but your EQTBLT still gives you voting power when you want it.
Can I lose my benefits? EQTBLT can't be taken away. Specific access benefits may depend on active membership status.
Are there additional fees for these benefits? No. Benefits are included with membershipβyou earn them through participation.
How do I access training programs? Through the member portal. Many are free or discounted for members.