Why does funding public goods consistently fail?
GoodDollar's @HadarRot is hosting an open discussion exploring:
- How current money systems work
- What G$ could become for supporting commons
- Building money that truly backs public goods
Session Details:
- Date: Tuesday 16th
- Time: 4pm GMT
- Format: Open discussion
This follows previous workshops on programmable money designed for everyone, not just the few. The session aims to reimagine how digital currency can better serve collective needs.
Join the conversation about creating sustainable funding mechanisms for public goods.
Why does funding the commons fail? And what would it take to build money that truly supports public goods? Join an open session with @HadarRot to explore how money works and what G$ could become for the commons ๐ Tuesday 16th โฐ 4pm GMT time ๐RSPV: luma.com/67vy4rv2
๐ Real-World Lending Meets UBI
A new lending cycle has launched on Celo, connecting real-world credit with G$ UBI distribution. The system works through a self-reinforcing loop: - Real-world lending generates repayments - Repayments fund G$ UBI distribution - UBI creates more capital - More capital enables additional lending The initiative is live through a partnership between Celo, Quipu Latam, and Textile Protocol. Users can participate in the lending pool at [app.textilecredit.com](https://app.textilecredit.com/pool/0x78b8d4FFF956d605c562e46E036bfb8194E6fa7d/42220). This builds on GoodDollar's existing ecosystem of 250k+ users, where previous initiatives have included quadratic funding pools, mobile money on-ramps, reforestation verification, and food rescue programsโall integrated with G$ payments and UBI distribution.
GoodDollar Governance Redesign Moves to Action Phase
**GoodDollar launches action phase** of its governance redesign initiative, inviting community participation to shape a fairer decision-making system. **Key developments:** - Transition from planning to implementation stage - Open community contribution through dedicated forum - Focus on creating more equitable governance structure **Background context:** - Process began with core mission and vision discussions - Part of broader governance overhaul for the UBI protocol - 900k+ users and $600k+ in G$ tokens distributed since launch **How to participate:** - Join discussions at [GoodDollar forum](https://discourse.gooddollar.org/tag/cogov) - Contribute ideas for governance improvements - Help design fairer community decision-making processes The initiative represents a significant step toward **community-led governance** for one of Web3's largest Universal Basic Income projects.
GoodDollar Launches Universal Basic Income Token on XDC Network

**GoodDollar has launched its G$ cryptocurrency UBI on XDC Network**, marking the protocol's first multi-chain expansion. **Current Features Available:** - Daily G$ token claims on XDC via [GoodWallet](http://goodwallet.xyz) and [GoodDApp](http://gooddapp.org) - Cross-chain G$ bridging capabilities - USDC/G$ liquidity pool on XSPSwap **Key Benefits:** - **Lower fees** and faster transactions through XDC - Increased protocol resilience across multiple chains - Enhanced accessibility for global users **Coming Soon:** A dedicated GoodDollar Reserve on XDC will enable: - Native G$ minting and burning - Sustainable funding mechanisms - Full multi-chain protocol architecture The expansion builds on XDC Network's $900K grant to advance financial inclusion. Users can start claiming daily G$ tokens immediately. [Learn more about the XDC integration](https://ubi.gd/gooddollar-xdc)
GoodDollar Launches $4,000 Open-Source Contributors Pool on Gardens Fund

**GoodDollar has launched a $4,000 USD pool** on Gardens Fund to reward open-source contributions to their ecosystem. **Who can participate:** - Contributors: developers, designers, builders proposing work - Governance Committee: reviews proposals and guides funding **Funded work includes:** - Third-party integrations (WalletConnect, bridges) - Core protocol improvements - SDK and dApp enhancements - Bug fixes and new features - Ecosystem tools and documentation **How it works:** 1. Post proposal on [GoodDollar Discourse](http://ubi.gd/devdiscourse) 2. Align with ecosystem goals 3. Deliver your PR 4. Request G$ payment through Gardens **Key features:** - Community-governed and transparent - On-chain payments - Open to any builder - Self-managed funding decisions This represents a shift toward **decentralized development** where the community leads GoodDollar's growth. [Join the pool](https://ubi.gd/gardenspool) to start contributing.