Background

GoodDollar

GoodDollar is a non-profit protocol governed by the GoodDAO aimed to enable every person with a cell phone to be able to experience, learn, and use digital currency. We are building a more Inclusive Economy, Together, by Putting Digital Money In The Hands Of People.

GoodDollar is generating a sustainable-by-design Universal Basic Income economy, by the issuance of a reserve-backed cryptocurrency (G$) with supply policies is based on the AMM Bancor Formula, which sets the G$ price (according to a reserve ratio policy) and generates the supply that is demanded by buyers, holders, G$ merchants and liquidity providers, as it also enables them to cash back from the reserve according to the same price policy but with a small twist.

GoodDollar is designed to generate a sustainable Universal Basic Income for all, by socially incentivizing DeFi investors to stake part of their portfolio into GoodDollar Trust Funds, a set of smart contracts that aggregates the yield generated by having deposit the supporters money in third party DeFi protocols (Compound, Aave…), feed it into GoodDollar Reserve contract and socially optimize the usage of that money by generating G$s and distribute it equally to all (unique humans) UBI claimers.

GoodDollar have over 250k users all around the world (80k of them have been active in the last month), in our aim to include the next billion people into the decentralized economy, we have the goal to increase the economic impact we might cause in every single UBI claimer, and we can achieve that only with the support of the DeFi 4 Good Community.

By making a charitable donation to GoodDollar, your crypto contribution will be used to mint, create and distribute GoodDollar tokens for forever (or until the GoodDAO decide to make a better use of that liquidity) by including that donation into the Trust Funds “staking” flow.

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💰 Commons Funding Crisis

Mon 15th Dec 2025
**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 Governance Redesign Moves to Action Phase

Mon 15th Dec 2025
**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

Mon 17th Nov 2025
**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)
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GoodDollar Launches $4,000 Open-Source Contributors Pool on Gardens Fund

Thu 16th Oct 2025
**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.
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🤝 XDC Network Awards GoodDollar $900K Grant for Universal Basic Income Initiative

Mon 13th Oct 2025
**XDC Network has awarded GoodDollar a $900,000 grant** to advance their Universal Basic Income (UBI) vision and expand financial inclusion globally. **The Partnership** - GoodDollar focuses on making digital money more accessible to everyone - XDC blockchain specializes in enterprise and real-world economic applications - The collaboration aims to strengthen financial inclusion and social impact initiatives **About the Initiative** GoodDollar operates as a non-profit protocol that enables anyone with a cell phone to experience and use digital currency. The platform has already attracted over 250,000 users worldwide, with 80,000 active users in the past month. The grant will help GoodDollar continue building their sustainable UBI economy through their reserve-backed G$ cryptocurrency, which distributes income equally to verified users globally. [Read full details](https://www.ibtimes.sg/xdc-network-fuels-gooddollars-vision-universal-basic-income-900k-grant-81945)

GoodBuilders Round 2 Completes with 817M+ G$ Streamed to 13 Projects

Thu 9th Oct 2025
**GoodBuilders Round 2 has concluded**, distributing over **817 million G$ (~$90K USD)** to 13 projects building on the Celo blockchain. **Key innovations tested:** - Continuous funding streams instead of one-time grants - Community and mentor voting across 6 epochs - Transparent progress tracking via KarmaHQ - Public building encouraged through demos and workshops **Projects funded** span real-world applications, DeFi integrations, engagement tools, and governance solutions - all expanding the GoodDollar ecosystem. The round emphasized **accountability and transparency**, with builders required to share milestone updates and demonstrate progress publicly to maintain funding streams. **What's next:** - Full Round 2 report releasing next week - Round 3 launching soon - All project progress viewable at [KarmaHQ](https://ubi.gd/4n0HO6S) This experimental funding model shows promise for **sustainable, community-driven project support** in the web3 space.
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🏗️ FlowState Builds Cooperative Funding Protocol

Mon 15th Sep 2025
**FlowState** is building a cooperative protocol that makes funding decisions **community-driven and transparent**. **The Problem:** - Traditional grants have centralized control - Lack transparency and community alignment - Create barriers for grassroots projects **FlowState's Solution:** - **Transparent on-chain voting** for fund allocation - **GoodDollar (G$) integration** for inclusive governance - **UBI-aligned funding** flows for sustainable development G$ holders can now participate in funding governance, connecting UBI with public goods funding. **Key Features:** - Open progress tracking on [Karma](https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/flow-state/updates) - Cooperative ecosystem for public goods - Superfluid-powered streaming grants **Get Involved:** - Explore: [flowstate.network](https://flowstate.network/) - Vote to support: [ubi.gd/45vjyo1](https://ubi.gd/45vjyo1) - Join transparent project funding FlowState represents a shift toward **democratic, accountable funding** for community projects.

GoodBuilders Demo Day Showcases 9 Impact Projects Building on GoodDollar

Mon 11th Aug 2025
Nine projects presented their innovations at GoodBuilders Demo Day, showcasing integrations with GoodDollar (G$) and Celo Public Goods: - **ESUSU**: Inflation-fighting savings tools with 10% discount on airtime/data - **Stable SL**: Sierra Leone platform for USDT/G$ trading - **Canvasing**: Token-rewarded microtasks platform - **Pesias Kitchen**: Food rescue with NFT volunteer rewards - **Cross-Community Education**: Global ed-tech linking schools - **UbeSwap**: DeFi integration with G$ farms - **Gardens**: Governance tools for funding - **Web3 Certifier**: Free G$-rewarded learning exams Community members can vote for projects on [Flowstate](https://flowstate.network/gooddollar) to allocate funding. New builders can still [apply to join](http://ubi.gd/4kVabCg) the program.

Base4Good Hackathon: Build Apps for Social Impact with AI and Web3

Thu 24th Apr 2025
GoodDollar is supporting the Base4Good Hackathon, a 24-hour virtual sprint focused on building impactful applications. Key Details: - Date: April 27-28 - Prize Pool: $150,000 + $3,000 in G$ tokens - Platform: Base44 (AI-powered fullstack development) - Open to all participants worldwide Submission Requirements: - Working app in English - 2-minute demo video - Tweet with #base4good #goodbuilders - Deadline: April 28, 3:00 PM UTC Special opportunity for Tel Aviv participants: In-person hacking space available (contact @HadarRot). [Register now](https://base4good.com)

SuperFluid Token Rewards Now Available for GoodDollar Users

Thu 20th Feb 2025
GoodDollar users who claim G$ or donate through GoodCollective can now receive SuperFluid token rewards. Here's how to participate: - Visit [claim.superfluid.org](http://claim.superfluid.org) - Create your reserve and claim rewards - Maintain eligibility by continuing to claim G$ and donate - Return daily to keep your reward stream active *Background*: G$ operates as a SuperToken on the SuperFluid protocol, enabling real-time streaming for subscriptions, cashflows, and donations.
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