# Dual-Token System

Built By DAO operates with two complementary tokens that serve distinct purposes in the ecosystem.

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### ⚖️ System Overview

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|         💎 BLTBY         |        🏠 EQTBLT        |
| :----------------------: | :---------------------: |
| **Utility & Investment** | **Equity & Governance** |
|       Transferable       |        Soul-bound       |
|       Market value       |     \~$1 fixed value    |
|        Buy/Invest        |        Earn only        |

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**🎯 Together:** They create a fair, sustainable ecosystem for affordable housing
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### 💎 The Utility Token

BLTBY is the primary utility and investment token. It's a standard ERC-20 token that can be bought, sold, and transferred.

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### 🔢 Key Properties

| Property        | Value     |
| --------------- | --------- |
| 📜 Type         | ERC-20    |
| 📊 Max Supply   | 7 billion |
| 🔢 Decimals     | 18        |
| 📤 Transferable | ✅ Yes     |
| 💹 Tradeable    | ✅ Yes     |

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### 🎯 Uses

| Use Case            | Description                          |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| 📝 Proposal staking | 2 BLTBY required to submit proposals |
| 🔓 Access           | Premium features and services        |
| 📈 Investment       | Represents stake in DAO growth       |
| 💳 Payments         | Can be used for certain DAO services |
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### 🏠 The Equity Token

EQTBLT represents earned equity in the DAO. It's soul-bound (non-transferable) and primarily earned through rent payments and contributions.

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### 🔢 Key Properties

| Property        | Value             |
| --------------- | ----------------- |
| 📜 Type         | Modified ERC-20   |
| 📊 Max Supply   | Unlimited         |
| 🔢 Decimals     | 0 (whole numbers) |
| 📤 Transferable | ❌ No (soul-bound) |
| 💹 Tradeable    | ❌ No              |

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### 🎯 Uses

| Use Case         | Description                       |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------- |
| 🗳️ Voting power | Base for governance participation |
| 💰 Equity value  | Redeemable for \~$1 each          |
| 🏠 Down payment  | Can be used toward home purchase  |
| 📈 Ownership     | Path to property ownership stakes |
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### ✅ The Solution

| 💎 BLTBY For     | 🏠 EQTBLT For     |
| ---------------- | ----------------- |
| Investment       | Voting            |
| Utility access   | True equity       |
| Proposal staking | Earned rewards    |
| Trading          | Stable governance |

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### 🏆 Benefits

| Benefit               | Explanation                           |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| 🛡️ Sybil resistance  | Can't buy voting power (EQTBLT)       |
| 🏠 True equity        | EQTBLT represents real earned stake   |
| 📈 Investment vehicle | BLTBY allows investment participation |
| ⚖️ Stable governance  | EQTBLT not subject to market swings   |

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### ❌ Problems Solved

| Problem                   | How We Solve It           |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| 💰 Rich control voting    | BLTBY can't buy votes     |
| 🏃 Mercenary contributors | EQTBLT can't be sold      |
| 📤 Value extraction       | EQTBLT stays in ecosystem |
| 💵 Need for capital       | BLTBY provides funding    |
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### 🗳️ Voting Power Comparison

| Factor                  | 💎 BLTBY           | 🏠 EQTBLT         |
| ----------------------- | ------------------ | ----------------- |
| 🗳️ Direct voting power | ❌ No               | ✅ Yes (quadratic) |
| 📝 Proposal staking     | ✅ Yes (2 required) | ❌ No              |

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### 🔄 How They Work Together

| Step | Token     | Action                              |
| ---- | --------- | ----------------------------------- |
| 1️⃣  | 💎 BLTBY  | Stake 2 tokens to submit proposal   |
| 2️⃣  | 🏠 EQTBLT | Community votes with EQTBLT balance |
| 3️⃣  | ⚖️ Both   | Quadratic voting + rank multipliers |
| 4️⃣  | 💎 BLTBY  | Stake returned if proposal passes   |

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### ⚖️ Balance of Power

* 🏠 EQTBLT is the **base** for voting power
* 💎 BLTBY enables **proposal submission**
* 🎫 NFT ranks provide **multipliers**
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### 📊 Complete Token Comparison

| Aspect              | 💎 BLTBY            | 🏠 EQTBLT         |
| ------------------- | ------------------- | ----------------- |
| **Standard**        | ERC-20              | Modified ERC-20   |
| **Supply**          | 7B max              | Unlimited         |
| **Decimals**        | 18                  | 0                 |
| **Transferable**    | ✅ Yes               | ❌ No              |
| **Tradeable**       | ✅ Yes               | ❌ No              |
| **Primary source**  | Purchase/Investment | Rent/Contribution |
| **Primary use**     | Utility/Investment  | Voting/Equity     |
| **Value basis**     | Market              | Fixed redemption  |
| **Governance role** | Staking             | Voting power      |

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### 🔄 Flow Diagram

| External Economy (BLTBY) | Internal Economy (EQTBLT)     |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------- |
| 📈 Speculation token     | 💼 Work-based currency        |
| 💹 Traded on DEXs        | 🔒 NON-transferable           |
| 💳 Users BUY from DAO    | 💪 EARNED through tasks       |
| 📤 Exit to BTC/USDC/ETH  | 🏪 Spendable at DAO contracts |
| 📝 Proposal stakes       | 🗳️ Governance weight         |
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<summary>💡 Example Scenarios</summary>

### 💰 Investor Journey (BLTBY Focus)

1. Invest $50,000 → Receive BLTBY allocation
2. Stake 2 BLTBY → Submit proposals
3. Trade/hold BLTBY → Speculate on growth
4. Provide liquidity → Earn fees

### 🔨 Worker Journey (EQTBLT Focus)

1. Complete tasks → Earn EQTBLT
2. Vote with EQTBLT → Shape governance
3. Accumulate EQTBLT → Build equity
4. Redeem EQTBLT → Down payment or cash

### 🏠 Renter Journey (Both Tokens)

1. Pay rent → Portion becomes EQTBLT
2. Vote with EQTBLT → Influence housing decisions
3. Purchase BLTBY → Submit proposals
4. Redeem EQTBLT → Home down payment

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### 🔗 Learn More About Each Token

* 💎 [BLTBY Token](/token-economy/bltby.md) — Full utility token details
* 🏠 [EQTBLT Token](/token-economy/eqtblt.md) — Full equity token details
* 🗳️ [Governance Voting](/governance/voting.md) — How voting works
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## 🔗 Related Pages

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[BLTBY Token](/token-economy/bltby.md)
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[EQTBLT Token](/token-economy/eqtblt.md)
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[Overview](/token-economy/tokens.md)
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[Voting Power](/governance/voting.md)
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