# Portability & Transfer

Your EQTBLT equity follows you anywhere in the Built By DAO network—creating a portable membership credential that never expires.

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### 🔄 Portability Overview

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|  🏠 Within Network |   📤 Leave Network   | 💎 Your EQTBLT |
| :----------------: | :------------------: | :------------: |
|  Seamless transfer |      Still yours     |   Never lost   |
|     No penalty     |      Can redeem      | In your wallet |
| Continuous earning | Governance continues |    Permanent   |

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**🎯 Key Benefit:** Your stake in the collective moves with you wherever you go
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### 🏠 Moving Between DAO Properties

#### How It Works

| Step | What Happens                   |
| ---- | ------------------------------ |
| 1️⃣  | Apply to new Built By property |
| 2️⃣  | Your EQTBLT balance is visible |
| 3️⃣  | Move to new property           |
| 4️⃣  | Continue earning on new lease  |
| 5️⃣  | Previous equity remains yours  |

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#### What Transfers

| Item                         |         Transfers?        |
| ---------------------------- | :-----------------------: |
| 💎 **EQTBLT balance**        |   ✅ Yes (in your wallet)  |
| 🗳️ **Voting power**         |  ✅ Yes (follows balance)  |
| 📊 **Payment history**       |  ✅ Yes (on-chain record)  |
| 🏠 **Specific lease equity** | ✅ Yes (tracked per lease) |

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#### What Doesn't Transfer

| Item                        | Reason                  |
| --------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| 📍 **Security deposit**     | Applied to new property |
| ⏱️ **Tenure bonuses**       | Restart at new property |
| 🏠 **Unit-specific rights** | Tied to specific unit   |

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#### Transfer Timeline

```
Old Property:
- 30-day notice given
- Final rent paid
- Deposit processed

Transition:
- EQTBLT stays in wallet
- No action needed

New Property:
- New lease created
- New equity rate applied
- Earning continues
```

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### 📤 Leaving Built By Housing

#### Your EQTBLT Stays Yours

If you leave Built By DAO housing:

| Aspect            | What Happens            |
| ----------------- | ----------------------- |
| 💎 **EQTBLT**     | Remains in your wallet  |
| 🗳️ **Voting**    | Can still participate   |
| 🔄 **Redemption** | Can redeem for services |
| 📊 **Balance**    | Never expires           |

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#### Redemption Options

| Method                | Description             |
| --------------------- | ----------------------- |
| 🔧 **Services**       | Redeem for DAO services |
| 🏠 **Future housing** | Apply if you return     |
| 💵 **Cash out**       | \~$1 per EQTBLT value   |

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#### Cannot Do

| Action                    | Why Not              |
| ------------------------- | -------------------- |
| 📤 **Transfer to others** | EQTBLT is soul-bound |
| 💱 **Trade on exchanges** | Non-transferable     |
| 🎁 **Gift or sell**       | Tied to your wallet  |

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#### If You Return

| Scenario               | Benefit               |
| ---------------------- | --------------------- |
| 📊 **Existing EQTBLT** | Adds to voting power  |
| 🏠 **New lease**       | Start earning again   |
| ⏱️ **History**         | Payment record intact |
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### ⚙️ How Portability Works

#### EQTBLT Properties

| Property          | Value              |
| ----------------- | ------------------ |
| 📍 **Location**   | Your wallet        |
| 🔒 **Soul-bound** | Non-transferable   |
| 📊 **Supply**     | Grows with earning |
| 💵 **Value**      | \~$1 redemption    |

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#### On-Chain Records

| Record              | Stored Where             |
| ------------------- | ------------------------ |
| 💎 EQTBLT balance   | ERC-20 contract          |
| 🏠 Lease history    | RentalAndRebate contract |
| 💳 Payment history  | RentalAndRebate contract |
| 📊 Equity per lease | RentalAndRebate contract |

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#### Contract Functions

```solidity
// Check your equity across all leases
function getTotalEquity(address renter) external view returns (uint256)

// Get lease-specific equity
function getLeaseEquity(uint256 leaseId) external view returns (uint256)

// Get all your leases (past and present)
function getRenterLeases(address renter) external view returns (uint256[])
```

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#### Portability Verification

```javascript
// Your EQTBLT is always in your wallet
const balance = await eqtbltToken.balanceOf(yourAddress);

// This balance persists regardless of housing status
// Can be checked from any property or external location
```

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### 🌐 Network-Wide Benefits

#### Portable Housing Credential

Your EQTBLT functions as a credential:

| Credential             | Proves                  |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------- |
| 💎 **EQTBLT balance**  | Consistent rent payment |
| 📊 **Payment history** | Reliable member record  |
| ⏱️ **Tenure**          | Length of participation |
| 🗳️ **Governance**     | Active community member |

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#### Priority Access

| Situation               | EQTBLT Benefit          |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------- |
| 🏠 **New properties**   | Priority waitlist       |
| ⬆️ **Unit upgrades**    | Existing holders first  |
| 🎯 **Special programs** | Access based on balance |

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#### Cross-Property Recognition

| Recognition           | How                          |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| 📊 **Credit history** | Visible to property managers |
| 🏆 **Good standing**  | Balance reflects reliability |
| 🤝 **Trust**          | Established member status    |

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#### Network Growth

As Built By DAO expands:

| Expansion             | Portability Benefit         |
| --------------------- | --------------------------- |
| 🏙️ **New cities**    | Take equity with you        |
| 🏠 **New properties** | Transfer seamlessly         |
| 🌐 **Partner DAOs**   | Potential cross-recognition |
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### 📊 Portability Examples

#### Example 1: City Relocation

**Sarah moves from Austin to Denver**

| Before (Austin) | After (Denver)              |
| --------------- | --------------------------- |
| 18,000 EQTBLT   | 18,000 EQTBLT               |
| 3-year tenure   | New tenure starts           |
| 10% equity rate | 10% equity rate (new lease) |

**Result:** Sarah keeps all equity, starts fresh tenure at new property.

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#### Example 2: Upgrade Within Building

**Miguel moves to larger unit**

| Before (1BR) | After (2BR)      |
| ------------ | ---------------- |
| 5,400 EQTBLT | 5,400 EQTBLT     |
| $1,500/mo    | $2,200/mo        |
| Same tenure  | Tenure continues |

**Result:** Miguel keeps equity, tenure continues, earns more per month.

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#### Example 3: Temporary Leave

**Aisha leaves network for 2 years, then returns**

| Leave               | Return         |
| ------------------- | -------------- |
| 9,000 EQTBLT        | 9,000 EQTBLT   |
| Voting still active | New lease      |
| Balance preserved   | Resume earning |

**Result:** Aisha's equity waited for her, adds to new earning.

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#### Example 4: Redemption

**James redeems some equity**

| Before          | After Redemption      |
| --------------- | --------------------- |
| 12,000 EQTBLT   | 8,000 EQTBLT          |
| Redeems 4,000   | $4,000 value received |
| Balance reduced | Still portable        |

**Result:** James used equity for services, remaining balance still portable.
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<details>

<summary>💡 Portability FAQ</summary>

**Do I need to do anything to transfer my equity when I move?** No. EQTBLT is in your wallet and moves with you automatically.

**Will I lose my voting power if I move?** No. Voting power is based on your EQTBLT balance, which stays the same.

**Can I apply my equity to a down payment at a new property?** Your EQTBLT can be applied toward ownership programs at any Built By property.

**What if I move to a city without Built By properties?** Your EQTBLT remains in your wallet. You can use it if you return or redeem for services.

**Does my equity expire?** No. EQTBLT has no expiration date.

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### 🔗 Learn More

* 🏠 [Equity Leases Overview](/equity-and-membership/equity-leases.md) — How the system works
* 📈 [How Equity Works](/equity-and-membership/how-it-works.md) — Earning mechanics
* 🏠 [Path to Ownership](/equity-and-membership/ownership.md) — Using equity toward ownership
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## 🔗 Related Pages

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[Overview](/equity-and-membership/equity-leases.md)
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[How Equity Works](/equity-and-membership/how-it-works.md)
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[Redemption Options](/equity-and-membership/ownership.md)
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[EQTBLT Token](/token-economy/eqtblt.md)
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