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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GoodDAO Proposes Treasury Committee to Manage Funds and Support Public Goods

Thu 23rd Jul 2026
**GoodDAO is taking steps to activate its treasury through GIP-28**, which proposes creating the first expert committee to manage and grow funds responsibly. **Key Points:** - The **GoodDAO Treasury Committee** would combine community governance with financial expertise - Its role: manage treasury to support GoodDollar Ecosystem growth and public goods - This is **not a blank cheque** - the committee's mandate, boundaries, and quarterly budget require GoodDAO approval - Next step: forming the committee and recruiting qualified members **Why It Matters:** While GoodDAO has a treasury, it needs proper governance and expertise to deploy funds responsibly for public good. The committee structure aims to balance professional financial management with community oversight. [Read the full proposal and join the discussion](https://ubi.gd/4yzKSho)

GoodDollar Season 4 Seeks Builders for G$ Utility Applications

Thu 11th Jun 2026
GoodDollar has launched Season 4, focusing on supporting builders who create practical utility cases for G$ tokens. **Target Areas:** - Payment solutions - Creator tools - AI agents - Gamified experiences - Community platforms - Local use cases The initiative aims to support teams developing products, tools, integrations, and experiences that drive G$ usage, adoption, and ecosystem growth. Season 4 represents a shift toward practical applications that can expand the reach and utility of the GoodDollar universal basic income protocol.

GoodBuilders Season 3 Ties Streaming Funding to Real Progress with On-Chain Accountability

Mon 8th Jun 2026
GoodBuilders Season 3 introduced a new funding model where payments streamed in real-time based on actual progress rather than upfront grants. **Key Results:** - 9 teams completed 3-month program - 31M G$ distributed for real-world applications - Every team that stayed hit or exceeded milestones **What Made It Different:** - Funding streamed through [Flowstate](https://flowstatecoop.com) - no progress meant reduced funds - Community votes and mentors provided accountability - All transactions tracked on-chain against deliverables **Projects Built:** - Bill payment systems - Survey platforms - Food rescue initiatives - Savings circles - Focus tools The model replaced traditional "write a check and hope" approaches with continuous support and measurable outcomes. Season 4 applications are now open. [Full Season 3 recap](https://ubi.gd/gbblog3) | [Funding stats dashboard](https://gbdashboard.flowstate.network/) | [Season 4 details](http://ubi.gd/goodbuilders)

GoodDollar's Season 3 Experiment: Streaming Grants Meet Real-World Impact

Mon 8th Jun 2026
**GoodDollar's GoodBuilders Season 3** tested a new funding model: streaming grants tied to measurable progress rather than upfront payments. **The Setup:** - 9 teams participated over 3 months - Funding streamed based on actual delivery - Mentors, community votes, and on-chain metrics provided accountability **Real-World Results:** - 31M G$ deployed across practical use cases - Projects included: bill payments, surveys, food rescue programs, savings circles, and productivity tools - Focus on solving immediate needs for users **What Made It Different:** Unlike traditional grant programs, Season 3 required teams to demonstrate real progress to continue receiving funding. The combination of mentor guidance, community oversight, and transparent on-chain tracking created a system where accountability was built into the structure. The full recap details what worked, what didn't, and improvements planned for Season 4. [Read the complete Season 3 recap](https://ubi.gd/gbblog3) [View funding statistics](https://gbdashboard.flowstate.network/) [Learn about Season 4](http://ubi.gd/goodbuilders)
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🌱 Four Projects to Pilot G$ Distribution Across Communities

Mon 25th May 2026
**Four Mission-Aligned Projects Selected for G$ Redistribution Pilot** GoodDollar has identified initial projects to expand G$ economic activity: - **@gardens_fund** - Community-driven grantmaking platform - **@ReFiDAOist** - Regenerative finance initiative - **@Textileprotocol** - Decentralized data protocol - **@greengoodsapp** - Sustainable goods marketplace **The Approach** Each project will redistribute G$ tokens differently within their own communities and ecosystems. The goal is to create more economic activity around the G$ token while maintaining alignment with GoodDollar's mission. **Background on Gardens Fund** One pilot participant, Gardens Fund, addresses traditional grantmaking challenges through: - Milestone-based funding releases - Transparent progress tracking - Community-driven accountability - Reputation building for projects Built on Celo, Gardens Fund demonstrates how open finance can support grassroots public goods projects with clear accountability mechanisms.

🏛️ GoodDollar Considers Splitting UBI Funds

Mon 25th May 2026
A new governance proposal (GIP-26) is now open for community discussion on the GoodDollar forum. The proposal suggests allocating a portion of GoodDollar distributions to support public goods and projects through a proposed **House of Alignment**, while maintaining the existing Universal Basic Income (UBI) program. This marks a potential shift in how the protocol distributes its G$ tokens beyond direct UBI payments to users. [Read the full proposal](https://discourse.gooddollar.org/t/gip-26-begin-distributions-to-house-of-alignment/8890)

💰 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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