Circletrust

How does a Community Economy work?

The current global economic system is outdated. At Circletrust, we're creating a more compassionate and effective model – a digital platform that enables Community Economies to flourish, meeting needs in real-time while co-developing paradigm-shifting economic systems.

A Circular Flow of Value

In traditional economies, value flows primarily in one direction: from consumer to producer, mediated by money. In Circletrust's community economy, value flows in multiple directions through a rich network of exchange relationships.

Our Community Economy functions like a thriving forest ecosystem—where nutrients, resources, and energy continuously cycle to sustain and strengthen the whole.

Just as trees exchange nutrients through vast underground mycelial networks, our members pool and share their collective value—skills, services, knowledge, and resources—so that they flow to where they are most needed and beneficial.

Heart-based Exchanges

A new paradigm of community resilience and meaingful value exchange is emerging.

Circletrust holds this intention at the core of how our tools & resources are designed to support people living their values.

Foster the Good

Many people hold visions thriving in a cleaner, greener, more harmonious planet.

Circletrust's practical tools empower groups & communities to grow stronger roots to support these visions to come to life.

Trust as Infrastructure


In conventional economies, trust is outsourced to institutions like banks, contracts, and legal systems. In Circletrust's community economy, trust becomes the essential infrastructure upon which all exchanges are built—and our platform features are designed specifically to build and maintain this trust.

A Community Journal

Builds connection through shared narrative.

When members document their collaborative project or interests, it's not just about reporting outcomes— we're weaving a story that strengthens bonds between participants and inspires others to contribute their gifts as well.

Reputation Systems

Emerge from actual interactions to create accountability without bureaucracy.

Feedback and verification mechanisms ensure quality & commitment without heavy administrative overhead.

Agreements Library

Creates transparency around expectations and commitments.

When members join a new circle within the community, custom agreements clarify how decisions will be made, how contributions will be valued, and how conflicts will be addressed.

This shared understanding builds confidence for deeper engagement.

The Community Ledger

Creates accountability by tracking exchanges and contributions.

When members offer their services through the Needs & Offerings directory or the Vouchers feature, a consistent follow-through builds a visible track record.


Members can confidently exchange based on transparent history rather than blind faith.

Governance

Trust-based governance structures and self-governance.

Member trust systems allow communities to make decisions in ways that honor both individual autonomy and collective wisdom.

How does this work for your community?

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The Benefits of Trust

When trust becomes infrastructure, transaction costs plummet. Exchanges that would require complex contracts and intermediaries in conventional systems can progress more smoothly and efficiently within Circletrust communities.

Our trust infrastructures enable the community to manage shared resources effectively through trust-based redistribution systems and member-owned & operated structures, ensuring that value generated by the community remains within the community.

Like mycelial networks in a forest ecosystem that connect and nourish diverse species, Circletrust's trust infrastructure creates the conditions for abundant exchange that enriches all participants.

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