Three-Gear Currency Architecture
A platform currency system comprising three distinct gears:
| Gear | Currency | Purpose | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear 1 | Platform Credits | Stable internal value, purchased for backing projects | All economies |
| Gear 2 | Platform Marks | Effort-debt currency for work completion | Weak economies (enables participation without upfront capital) |
| Gear 3 | Platform Joules | Stored value for long-term platform ownership | Strong economies (future value appreciation) |
Key Features
Separate ledgers with controlled conversion between gears, legal compliance, and tab accumulation...
- Separate ledgers with controlled conversion between gears
- Legal compliance (Credits = reward points, not securities)
- Tab accumulation for deferred payment with interest
- Currency differential absorbs external economic fluctuations
Why This Matters
The Three-Gear Tab System solves the 'chicken and egg' problem of platform economies...
The Three-Gear Tab System solves the “chicken and egg” problem of platform economies:
- Platform Marks let new users participate immediately through earned effort
- Platform Credits provide the stable value anchor that makes the whole system work
- Platform Joules reward long-term commitment with future platform value
No one is excluded because they don’t have money to start.
Patent Status
Application 63/925,672 filed November 26, 2025 — Bag #1 Cooperative Commerce Platform...
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Application | 63/925,672 |
| Filed | November 26, 2025 |
| Status | Pending |
| Bag | #1 - Cooperative Commerce Platform |
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Related Reading
- How Liana Banyan Works - The full platform explanation
- Three-Gear Currency System - Platform Credits, Platform Marks, and Platform Joules
- The Covenant - Platform principles
- Hall of Proof - Economic proofs and academic backing
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