🏡Member Housing
Live in DAO properties and build equity stake through your residency. Your rent doesn't just pay for a place to live—it accumulates ownership in the community around you.
How It's Different
In traditional rentals, your monthly payment builds your landlord's wealth. Here, a portion of your rent converts to EQTBLT tokens—permanent equity in the Built By DAO collective.
What you pay: Monthly rent in USDC or supported stablecoins.
What you get:
A place to live (obviously)
EQTBLT tokens every month
Full community membership
Governance voting rights
Access to Foundry workshops and training
Portability—if you move to another DAO property, your equity follows you
The Equity Conversion
When you pay rent at a DAO property, the smart contract automatically:
Receives your payment
Calculates your equity portion
Mints EQTBLT to your wallet
Sends the rest to the treasury
You don't have to do anything special. Pay rent, earn equity.
Factors That Affect Your Rate
Base rate
Standard conversion percentage
On-time payment
+10% bonus for consistent payments
Tenure
+5-20% based on how long you've lived here
Membership rank
+0-15% based on your level
Governance participation
Bonus for active voters
The longer you stay and the more you participate, the more you earn.
Beyond Housing
Living in a DAO property makes you a full community member:
EQTBLT Equity
A portion of your rent becomes permanent stake. Over time, this accumulates into meaningful ownership in the collective.
Governance Rights
Your EQTBLT gives you voting power. You have real say in decisions that affect your community—not just complaints to a distant landlord.
Foundry Access
Workshops with tools. Training programs. Skills development. These resources are available to all members.
Community Connection
You're not just renting a unit—you're part of something. Events at The Hall. Work opportunities. A network of people building together.
Portability
If you move to another Built By DAO property, your EQTBLT comes with you. Your equity isn't tied to one building—it's your stake in the whole network.
How to Apply
Step 1: Browse Properties
Check available Built By DAO properties in your area. Each listing shows rent, unit details, and estimated equity accumulation.
Step 2: Apply
Complete the membership application:
Basic identity verification
Income information
Agreement to DAO terms
This isn't a credit check designed to exclude. It's verification that you can pay rent and understand how the community works.
Step 3: Set Up Your Wallet
You'll need a crypto wallet (Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, etc.) on the Base network. This is where your EQTBLT will live.
Don't have one? We'll help you set it up. It's easier than it sounds.
Step 4: Sign Your Lease
Your lease is recorded on-chain. All payments and equity distribution are transparent and verifiable.
Step 5: Move In
Start living, start earning equity. Participate in governance, access Foundry resources, connect with your community.
Your Equity Moves With You
This is one of the most important features.
In traditional housing, you leave with nothing. Maybe a deposit back if you're lucky. All those monthly payments? Gone.
Here, your EQTBLT stays in your wallet no matter what:
Move to another DAO property
Equity transfers seamlessly
Leave the DAO network
Equity stays in your wallet
Come back later
Pick up where you left off
Never return
Can still redeem for services
The process for moving:
Give notice at your current property
Apply at the new DAO property
Your EQTBLT and membership transfer automatically
No paperwork. No equity loss. No starting over.
What Accumulation Looks Like
Scenario: $1,500/month rent, 10% base equity rate
1
~150
~1,800
~$1,800
3
~175*
~6,300
~$6,300
5
~200*
~11,400
~$11,400
10
~225*
~24,000
~$24,000
*Rates increase with tenure and participation bonuses.
Compare to traditional renting:
10 years of $1,500/month = $180,000 paid
Traditional: $0 equity
Built By DAO: ~$24,000+ equity
That's meaningful stake in your community.
Common Questions
Is this rent-to-own? Not exactly. You're building equity stake in the DAO collective, not ownership of a specific unit. Some properties may have individual ownership pathways, but that's separate from EQTBLT accumulation.
What if I miss a payment? You don't earn EQTBLT for that month, but you don't lose what you've already earned. Standard lease terms apply for late payments.
Can I lose my tokens? No. EQTBLT is soul-bound to your wallet. It can't be stolen, sold, or taken away. The only way to reduce your balance is by redeeming it yourself.
What if I move out of the DAO network entirely? Your EQTBLT remains in your wallet. You keep your stake, your governance rights, and your ability to redeem for services. You can always come back.
Do I keep standard renter protections? Yes. The DAO structure adds benefits; it doesn't remove your legal protections as a tenant.
How do I check my balance? View on the DAO member portal or directly on Base network block explorers.
Ready to Learn More?
🪙 EQTBLT Token — How the equity token works
🗳️ Governance — Use your voting power
👋 Onboarding — Join the DAO
🏭 The Foundry — Access to facilities
🏠OverviewEQTBLT TokenVoting Power🎯Member Onboarding
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