> 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/quick-start/quick-start-investor.md).

# Investors

Fund regenerative development. Earn returns while building communities that last.

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## 💰 Investment Overview

**🎯 Purpose:** Fund community-owned real estate with aligned incentives

**⚖️ Key Feature:** Contributors lead, investors participate
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|           🎯 Impact          |       💎 Returns       |         ⚖️ Balance        |     📈 Paths     |
| :--------------------------: | :--------------------: | :-----------------------: | :--------------: |
| **Community Infrastructure** | **BLTBY Appreciation** | **Voice Without Control** | **Token or NFT** |

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**🧪 Testnet phase:** Built By DAO currently runs on Base Sepolia, Ethereum's test network. Tokens hold no monetary value yet, and investment flows are not live. Read the [deployment status](/help-and-resources/legal.md) before acting on anything described here.
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## 💎 Investment Options

### Option 1: 💎 BLTBY Token

Purchase BLTBY through the public BLTBYBank or supported exchanges.

| Aspect              | Details                               | Learn More                                        |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| 🪙 Type             | ERC-20 token on Base                  | [BLTBY Token](/token-economy/bltby.md)            |
| 📊 Max Supply       | 7 billion                             | [Token Economics](/token-economy/tokens.md)       |
| 🎯 Use Cases        | Governance stakes, trading, liquidity | —                                                 |
| 💳 Purchase Methods | USDC, USDT, DAI, PYUSD, ETH           | [BLTBY Bank](/developers/contracts/bltby-bank.md) |

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### Option 2: 🎫 Investor NFTs

Soul-bound NFTs that provide discounts, governance multipliers, and exclusive access.

| Tier                                            | Investment   | Discount | Governance  | Learn More                                                |
| ----------------------------------------------- | ------------ | -------- | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| 😇 [Angel](/investors/tiers/angel.md)           | $10k - $250k | 15-21%   | 1.5× - 2.5× | [Angel NFT](/developers/contracts/angel-nft.md)           |
| 🚀 [VentureOne](/investors/tiers/ventureone.md) | $500k - $5M  | 20-26%   | 2.0× - 3.5× | [VentureOne NFT](/developers/contracts/ventureone-nft.md) |
| 🏛️ [Trust](/investors/tiers/trust.md)          | $5M - $100M+ | 25-37%   | 2.5× - 5.0× | [Trust NFT](/developers/contracts/trust-nft.md)           |
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## 🎫 How Investor NFTs Work

| Step | Action           | Result                                                                 |
| ---- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1️⃣  | **Purchase**     | Pay via [InvestorMintContract](/developers/contracts/investor-mint.md) |
| 2️⃣  | **Receive NFT**  | Soul-bound, non-transferable                                           |
| 3️⃣  | **Get Discount** | 15-37% off future BLTBY purchases                                      |
| 4️⃣  | **Governance**   | 1.5×-5.0× voting multiplier                                            |
| 5️⃣  | **Level Up**     | Automatic tier increase with more investment                           |

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## ⚖️ Important Balance

**Investors participate in governance but don't control it.** Contributors (EQTBLT holders) have primary power.

| Feature          | How It Works             |
| ---------------- | ------------------------ |
| 🗳️ Voting power | Multiplied but capped    |
| 🔒 Can't outvote | Contributors always lead |
| 📊 Transparency  | All treasury on-chain    |

See [Governance](/governance/governance.md) for the full governance model.
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## 🏗️ What Your Investment Funds

| Allocation                  | Purpose                                            | Learn More                                                    |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 🏭 **The Foundry**          | Physical hubs for material recovery & construction | [The Foundry](/the-foundry/foundry.md)                        |
| 🏠 **Property Acquisition** | Land and buildings for equity-lease housing        | —                                                             |
| 📚 **Training Programs**    | Construction, sustainability, blockchain education | [The Loft](/the-foundry/foundry/loft.md)                      |
| ⚙️ **Operating Budget**     | Platform development, staffing, community programs | [Operating Budget](/developers/contracts/operating-budget.md) |

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## 🛡️ Treasury Safety Rails

All treasury movements are on-chain and protected:

| Protection       | Limit       |
| ---------------- | ----------- |
| 📝 Per proposal  | 10% max     |
| 📅 Daily         | 5% max      |
| 📆 Monthly       | 20% max     |
| 🔒 Reserve floor | 15% minimum |

See [Treasury](/governance/treasury.md) for full details.
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## 🚀 Getting Started

### Step 1: 💳 Set Up Wallet

You'll need a wallet on Base network (Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, etc.).

See [Wallet Setup Guide](/guides/wallet-setup.md) for help.

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### Step 2: 🎯 Choose Your Path

**For BLTBY only:**

| Step | Action                                                 |
| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| 1️⃣  | Visit [BLTBYBank](/developers/contracts/bltby-bank.md) |
| 2️⃣  | Connect wallet                                         |
| 3️⃣  | Purchase with supported stablecoin or ETH              |

**For Investor NFT:**

| Step | Action                                                               |
| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1️⃣  | Visit [InvestorMintContract](/developers/contracts/investor-mint.md) |
| 2️⃣  | Select your tier based on investment amount                          |
| 3️⃣  | Complete KYC/AML verification                                        |
| 4️⃣  | Purchase with supported stablecoin                                   |

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### Step 3: 🗳️ Participate

| Activity     | Description                       |
| ------------ | --------------------------------- |
| 🗳️ Vote     | On governance proposals           |
| 📊 Access    | Investor-exclusive updates        |
| 🔍 Track     | Treasury and development progress |
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## 🛡️ Key Protections

| Protection                   | How It Works                                |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| 🔒 **Treasury Safety Rails** | Spending caps prevent rapid drainage        |
| 👥 **Multisig Transition**   | Admin control transfers to DAO multisig     |
| 🔍 **On-chain Transparency** | Every transaction is publicly verifiable    |
| ⚖️ **Contribution Primacy**  | Investors can't outvote active contributors |

See [Smart Contracts](/developers/contracts.md) for technical documentation.
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## 🔗 Learn More

* 🪙 [Token System](/token-economy/tokens.md) — BLTBY and EQTBLT details
* 💎 [Investment Options](/investors/invest.md) — Full investment guide
* 💻 [Smart Contracts](/developers/contracts.md) — Technical documentation
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## 🔗 Related Pages

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[BLTBY Token](/token-economy/bltby.md)
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[Overview](/investors/invest.md)
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[Treasury](/governance/treasury.md)
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[FAQ](/onboarding/faq.md)
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