External DeFi Pool
Purpose
The External DeFi Pool allows contributors to exchange their vested BLTBY tokens for stable, liquid assets like USDC using decentralized finance platforms such as Uniswap. This provides a public, non-custodial path to real-world liquidity, without requiring centralized approvals or intermediaries.
The pool connects Built By DAO’s internal value system to the broader Web3 economy, giving contributors full freedom to exit, trade, or reinvest as they choose.
How It Works
Built By DAO will deploy a liquidity pool on a decentralized exchange (DEX), such as Uniswap, pairing BLTBY with USDC.
The DAO initially seeds the pool with treasury-held BLTBY and USDC.
Once tokens vest, contributors can swap their BLTBY for USDC or other available tokens directly on-chain.
All transactions are permissionless and governed by smart contracts—no need to go through a DAO gatekeeper.
This creates a stable, transparent, and market-driven exit path for contributors who want to realize some of their earned value in liquid form.
Eligibility and Vesting
Only vested BLTBY tokens are eligible for external exchange.
Tokens earned through contributions or participation are subject to vesting timelines.
Vesting prevents short-term speculation and ensures value is tied to long-term participation.
Once vested, tokens are fully unlocked and can be transferred, traded, or held freely.
Vesting schedules are transparent and encoded into the smart contracts that issue BLTBY.
Contributor Options Post-Vesting
Once BLTBY tokens vest, contributors can:
Trade for USDC or ETH on Uniswap (or any DEX that lists BLTBY)
Provide liquidity themselves to earn fees from the BLTBY/USDC pool
Hold tokens for further access, internal conversion, or future price appreciation
There is no obligation to sell or swap. The pool exists to provide flexibility—not pressure.
Benefits of the External Pool
Liquidity on your terms — No approval needed to use what you’ve earned.
Access to DeFi markets — Connect your tokens to the broader crypto ecosystem.
DAO-aligned economics — The pool is seeded and sustained by the DAO treasury to ensure healthy liquidity at launch.
By integrating with DeFi, Built By DAO ensures that contributors aren’t locked into a closed system. The value you’ve earned is yours to manage, whether you choose to exit, reinvest, or hold long-term.
Risk and Market Dynamics
As with all decentralized exchanges:
Prices fluctuate based on supply, demand, and trading volume.
The DAO cannot guarantee price floors, minimum exchange rates, or permanent liquidity levels.
Participation in the pool is entirely voluntary.
Contributors are encouraged to understand how Uniswap and liquidity pools work before participating. Educational resources will be provided in the DAO’s onboarding hub.
Complementary to Internal Liquidity
The External DeFi Pool does not replace the Internal Exchange Pool. Both serve distinct functions:
Convert BLTBY ↔ EQTBLT
✅ Yes
❌ No
Unlock DAO tools/spaces
✅ Yes
❌ No
Trade for stablecoins
✅ (exit windows only)
✅ (any time, if vested)
Public liquidity
❌ No
✅ Yes
Controlled by DAO
✅ Fully DAO-managed
✅ DAO-seeded, but market-controlled
Used together, these two systems make sure contributors have both trusted internal liquidity and external, open-market freedom.
Ongoing Strategy
Built By DAO will monitor the performance of the liquidity pool and may:
Adjust treasury support to stabilize liquidity
Introduce LP incentives (e.g. token rewards for liquidity providers)
Add additional trading pairs (e.g. BLTBY/ETH or EQTBLT/USDC)
All changes will go through governance proposals and be announced in advance.
The External DeFi Pool is a release valve, an access point, and a bridge to the broader ecosystem—all built to ensure that your contributions remain valuable, tradable, and fully under your control.
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