⚙️How It Works
This page breaks down the mechanics: what we build, how you earn equity, and how governance keeps the community in control.
The Simple Version
You contribute — through work, residency, or capital
You earn EQTBLT — non-transferable equity tokens
You govern — vote on decisions proportional to your stake
The more you put in, the more you own. The more you own, the more voice you have.
Four Types of Infrastructure
🔧 Foundries
The physical hubs where real work happens.
Every Foundry has workshops with tools, training programs, and material processing capabilities. This is where members learn construction skills, fabricate materials, and coordinate projects. When you work at a Foundry, you're earning equity while creating tangible value.
Seven zones: The Yard (materials), The Depot (storage), The Workshop (fabrication), The Forge (heavy manufacturing), The Station (operations), The Hall (community), The Loft (administration).
🏛️ Community Spaces
Permanent shared assets that anchor the community.
Gathering halls for events and meetings. Gardens and green spaces. Childcare facilities. These are owned by all members collectively and will never be sold off. They're the commons that make a neighborhood a community.
🏪 DAO Businesses
Commercial operations run by and for members.
Retail stores, service businesses, co-working spaces. Revenue supports DAO operations while creating work opportunities for members. You can earn equity working here, and spend EQTBLT here through the DAOBusiness contract.
🏠 Residential Properties
Housing where living means building stake.
When you rent a unit in a DAO property, a portion of your payment converts to EQTBLT. You're not just a tenant—you're a member building equity in the community around you. If you move to another DAO property, your stake follows you.
How You Build Stake
EQTBLT is your equity in the collective. Here's how you earn it:
Through Work
Complete tasks for the DAO and receive EQTBLT based on the work:
Basic tasks (cleanup, sorting, admin)
10-20 EQTBLT/hr
Skilled work (carpentry, electrical, plumbing)
25-50 EQTBLT/hr
Specialized (engineering, development, design)
50-100 EQTBLT/hr
Leadership (project management, coordination)
Variable
Rates depend on task complexity, urgency, and your membership rank. Higher ranks unlock higher-paying opportunities.
Through Residency
Live in a DAO property and earn EQTBLT from rent:
Base conversion: Standard percentage of monthly rent (7-12%)
On-time bonus: +10% for consistent payment
Tenure bonus: +5-20% based on how long you've been there
Rank bonus: +0-15% based on your membership level
Participation bonus: Extra for active governance involvement
👉 Member Housing · Equity-Building Leases
Through Governance
Active participation earns additional EQTBLT:
Community contributions
Through Training
Learn at The Foundry and earn while you learn. Certifications unlock higher-paying work opportunities through training programs.
Member Control
Built By DAO is governed by its members through on-chain voting. No board of directors. No outside control.
How Proposals Work
Review — Community discusses during review period
Vote — EQTBLT holders vote on-chain
Execute — Approved proposals execute automatically via smart contracts
Your voting power comes from:
EQTBLT balance — More equity = more base power
Rank multiplier — Higher ranks have more weight
Quadratic scaling — Diminishing returns on large holdings
4× ceiling — Nobody can have more than 4× the minimum power
This design prevents any single member—or any group of wealthy investors—from dominating governance.
Even if a malicious proposal passed, these limits protect the treasury:
Per proposal: Max 10%
Daily: Max 5%
Monthly: Max 20%
Reserve floor: 15% always retained
14 Ranks of Progression
You start as a Seeker and progress through contribution:
What rank gets you:
Higher EQTBLT rates for work
Greater governance voting power
Access to more responsibilities
Leadership opportunities
Two Tokens, Different Purposes
💎 EQTBLT (Equity Token)
The ownership token.
Earned through contribution (work, residency, governance)
Non-transferable—can't be bought, sold, or traded
Gives voting power in governance
Redeemable for DAO services at ~$1 value
Unlimited supply (grows with activity)
EQTBLT is soul-bound. Your equity reflects your contribution, not your wallet size. See the EQTBLTToken contract.
💜 BLTBY (Utility Token)
The transaction token.
Purchased through investment or exchanges
Fully transferable and tradeable
Used for staking, payments, liquidity
7 billion max supply
Market-determined price
BLTBY lets you participate financially. EQTBLT gives you governance power. The separation is intentional. See the BLTBYToken contract.
How It's Funded
Revenue Streams
Operations + member equity
DAO business revenue
Operations and growth
Property acquisition
Treasury appreciation
Project funding
Transparent — All transactions on-chain via Treasury contract
Governed — Member-controlled spending
Protected — Safety rails prevent rapid drainage
The Cycle
Investment enables property acquisition
Rent and business revenue generate income
Revenue funds more development
Members earn equity at every step
Repeat
The goal: self-sustaining growth where community benefit and financial sustainability reinforce each other.
Getting Started
1
Complete onboarding
2
Set up your wallet
3
Choose your path: contribute, live, or invest
4
Start participating and building stake
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