Balaio launches as a human-verified task marketplace where only GoodID-verified users can access work opportunities.
Early traction:
- University pilot program confirmed
- Partners onboarding to run budgets and tasks
- 18 organic users signed up with zero marketing
How it works:
- Tasks posted with rewards locked in smart contracts
- Automatic G$ payouts upon completion
- No invoices or payment chasing required
Background: Built by the team behind Blockchain na Escola, which has reached 34,000+ students.
The platform addresses a core gig economy problem - payment uncertainty - by using smart contracts to guarantee worker compensation.
@usebalaio is a human-only task marketplace, GoodID-gated so only verified humans can access tasks. A university pilot is locked in, partners are being onboarded to run budgets and tasksthrough it, and 18 organic users already without any comms push. Just getting started.
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.
๐ฐ Commons Funding Crisis
**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 [RSVP here](https://luma.com/67vy4rv2) 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.
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.