Tagion

Tagion MainNet running since December 7th 2023. Tagion differs: - Consensus protocol and data layer separated - Custom distributed database build from ground up - Focus on enabling ecosystems - Building new monetary systems and policies Concept paper: tagion.org/resources/tagi…

What are your thoughts? Should the Tagion Community set fees and rewards strategically or leave them open to supply and demand dynamics? Read the proposal here: docs.tagion.org/gov/governance… And share your thoughts in our discord channel: discord.gg/HMV8gGvb

Notably, the Tagion Treasury will collect fees & distribute rewards, ensuring contributors remain motivated while keeping the network accessible & efficient 🏛️

We recently updated our token economy section on docs.tagion.org. Notably, we have proposed a new price-setting model for usage fees & contributor rewards, based on a concept called administered pricing. A short thread 🧵

✍️📜 Last Friday, the Tagion Manifesto was published - a short, four-page document that outlines the background and motivation behind the Tagion network and sets forth seven guiding principles for its governance and future evolution. Read it here: tagion.org/resources/tagi…

New blog post 🪙💡 We've just dropped the final piece in our mini-series on money, where we dive into the practical steps of creating a new currency. Read it here: @tagion/make-it-real-the-pathway-from-money-to-currency-54f1d12e1a49" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@tagion/make-i… Or catch up on the entire series for some “monetary literacy”: tagion.medium.com/list/tagion-on…

The Tagion Network is on a journey to becoming fully decentralized🌐 To guide this evolution, we've drafted a set of principles outlined in the pre-release of The Tagion Manifesto, now available in our Discord channel. Read it here: discord.gg/5pfHzJ2c

So, how can we foster this? By democratising money, from inception to transaction. That is what Tagion stands for. All this, and more, you can read about in our latest blog post: @tagion/the-money-you-choose-a-story-of-gold-guns-and-cooperation-ef754f863d0b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@tagion/the-mo…

Let’s call this the “cooperation story”: people are more likely to use a currency they helped create and agreed upon. When communities collaborate on currency design, trust and adoption happen naturally—no need for force or manipulation.

Ever wondered how currencies gain acceptance within a community? In our latest ‘On the Money’ blog post, we dive into the adoption process, examining the power of incentives in driving acceptability. A 🧵

Ever wondered how new currencies gain traction? In our latest 'On the Money' blog post, we look at the topic of acceptability, exploring how purposeful design can fuel the adoption of new currencies. Read it here: @tagion/the-money-you-choose-a-story-of-gold-guns-and-cooperation-ef754f863d0b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@tagion/the-mo… #ComplementaryCurrency #CurrencyDesign

If interested in learning more, read our third blog post in our 'On the Money' series right here: tagion.medium.com/new-money-why-…

The core message in currency design: First ask why? Whether it's to enable local trade, support marginalized communities, or address ecological concerns - a currency's success lies in its purpose.

The diversity of complementary currencies is a testimony to how different economic needs require tailored solutions. From medieval coins to time-saving systems, each design fits a specific purpose — there’s no one-size-fits-all.

Today, most countries operate under a single national currency. But if we introduced multiple currencies, as we at Tagion propose, the question arises: What do they deliver? Let’s try to answer this question in a short 🧵 #ComplementaryCurrencies #CC #Tagion