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= Labor Valuation System: Design Document =
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== The Problem Statement ==
> "If we chop wood, how much is that worth compared to building a wall module?"
 
This document defines the '''Value Anchor''' system that converts labor into Abundance Tokens (AT) in a way that is:
#  '''Fair''': Different skills are valued appropriately.
#  '''Simple''': Anyone can understand the rules.
#  '''Robust''': It cannot be gamed or lead to inflation.
 
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== Core Principle: "The Hour is the Anchor" ==
 
'''Rule #1''': All labor starts with the same base: '''1 hour = 10 AT (Base Rate)'''.
 
This prevents class warfare. The person chopping wood is no less valuable than the person welding steel. The ''difference'' comes from a '''Complexity Multiplier'''.
 
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== The Formula ==
 
<pre>
AT_Earned = (Hours_Logged) x (Base_Rate) x (Complexity_Multiplier)
</pre>
 
=== Base Rate ===
`Base_Rate = 10 AT/hour` (Editable by Village DAO vote).
 
=== Complexity Multipliers ===
 
| Tier | Multiplier | Description | Examples |
| :--- | :---: | :--- | :--- |
| '''Routine''' | 1.0x | Low skill, general labor. Minimal safety risk. | Chopping wood, Weeding gardens, Sorting materials. |
| '''Skilled''' | 1.5x | Requires training or certification. May have safety implications. | Brick pressing, Basic carpentry, Cooking for events. |
| '''Expert''' | 2.0x | Highly specialized. Often requires years of practice or formal education. | Welding, Electrical work, Heavy machinery operation. |
| '''Steward''' | 2.5x | Leadership, verification, or system-critical roles. Accountability. | Quality Control, Node Administrator, Community Steward. |
 
=== Example Calculation ===
*  '''Chopping Wood''': Alice chops wood for 4 hours.
    *  `AT = 4h x 10 x 1.0 = 40 AT`
*  '''Building Wall Module''': Bob builds a wall module for 4 hours (requires carpentry skills).
    *  `AT = 4h x 10 x 1.5 = 60 AT`
*  '''Welding Power Cube''': Charlie welds for 4 hours.
    *  `AT = 4h x 10 x 2.0 = 80 AT`
 
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== Ben's Idea: "Work for Your Keep" ==
 
The system supports daily variety through '''Quests''' (Bounty Board).
 
=== How it Works ===
#  '''Each Morning''': A villager checks the Quest Board on the app.
#  '''Variety''': Quests are posted for all skill levels (Routine, Skilled, Expert).
#  '''Choice''': The villager picks what they want to do that day. No one is locked into a single job.
#  '''Community Abundance''': Because everyone contributes ''something'' daily, the community's total output (food, housing, infrastructure) increases.
 
=== The "Daily Keep" Target ===
*  '''Concept''': A villager aiming for "subsistence" might target '''50-80 AT/day'''.
*  '''How to Reach It''': 5-6 hours of Routine work, OR 4-5 hours of Skilled work.
*  '''Flexibility''': If you work 8 hours today, take it easy tomorrow. The ledger doesn't forget.
 
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== Collective Valuation: "Planning Poker" ==
 
Who decides if a task is "Routine" or "Skilled"?
'''Answer: The Circle, not a Boss.'''
 
=== The Protocol ===
#  '''A Quest is Proposed''': "We need to fix the solar panel wiring."
#  '''The Circle Meets''' (or votes async in App):
    *  Each experienced member votes on the Complexity Tier.
#  '''Consensus''': The average vote sets the tier.
#  '''Market Correction''': If no one claims the Quest for 3+ days, the bounty '''auto-increases''' until someone accepts. This is a "Dutch Auction" that finds the true price.
 
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== Output-Based Bonus (Direct Output) ==
 
For tasks with measurable output, add a '''Yield Bonus'''.
 
=== Example ===
*  '''Task''': Press Bricks.
*  '''Base Pay''': Skilled (1.5x) for the hours logged.
*  '''Yield Bonus''': `+0.5 AT per brick` for every brick above the "standard quota."
*  '''Result''': Incentivizes efficiency without penalizing new learners.
 
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== Verification: The Steward Check ==
 
'''No AT is minted without a Steward signature.'''
 
This is the "Oracle" that ensures honesty.
*  A Steward is a trusted community member (earns 2.5x when acting in this role).
*  They inspect the output (e.g., checks the bricks, counts the firewood).
*  They sign the block, turning it from Yellow (Pending) to Green (Verified).
 
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== Why This Works (The First Time) ==
#  '''It's Simple''': `Hours x Rate x Complexity`. A 10-year-old can calculate their pay.
#  '''It's Fair''': Everyone's hour is valuable. Skill adds, but doesn't dominate.
#  '''It's Self-Correcting''': The Dutch Auction mechanism finds the "true price" of hard-to-fill jobs.
#  '''It Prevents Inflation''': AT is only minted for ''verified'' work. No printing press.
#  '''It Feeds Variety (Ben's Idea)''': The Quest Board offers many choices each day.
 
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''Drafted by Antigravity. Ready for Village Review.''
 


== Price Table ==
== Price Table ==
= Village Price Table (Economics v1.0) =
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== Core Anchors ==
*  '''1 AT = 1 Hour of Routine Labor''' (The Base Unit)
*  '''Base Rate = 10 AT/hour''' (Adjustable by Village DAO)
 
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== 🏠 Housing & Lodging ==
 
| Item | Price (AT) | Rationale |
| :--- | :---: | :--- |
| '''Nightly Stay (Bunk/Shared)''' | 15 AT | ~1.5 hours of labor. Accessible to new arrivals. |
| '''Nightly Stay (Private Room)''' | 30 AT | Premium privacy. 3 hours of labor. |
| '''Weekly Rent (Shared)''' | 80 AT | Discount for commitment (~8 hours of labor). |
| '''Monthly Rent (Shared)''' | 250 AT | Sustainable "keep" target (~25 hours of labor). |
| '''Micro-House (Ownership)''' | 5,000 AT | ~500 labor hours. Or '''"Build 10, Get 1 Free"''' via 1/10th Rule. |
 
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== 🎫 Community Access Threshold (Work for Your Keep) ==
 
'''Philosophy''': Basic needs aren't transactions - they're '''earned by participation'''.
If you contribute to the village, the village covers you.
 
| Tier | Weekly Labor | Access Included |
| :--- | :---: | :--- |
| '''Resident''' | 15 hours | Shower, Meals (3/day), Bunk, Internet |
| '''Maker''' | 25 hours | + Workshop access, Tool Library |
| '''Steward''' | 35 hours | + Private Room, Priority Quests, Admin Rights |
 
'''How It Works''':
# Log your labor daily via the app.
# At week's end, your tier is calculated automatically.
# Below 15 hours? You're a Guest (pay per-use or contribute more).
 
'''This eliminates nickel-and-diming.''' No one swipes a card for a shower. You earned the shower by welding, gardening, or coding.
 
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== 🍖 Food & Provisions (For Trade/Guests) ==
 
| Item | Price (AT) | Rationale |
| :--- | :---: | :--- |
| '''Meal (Community Kitchen)''' | 5 AT | Subsidized, bulk cooking. ~30 min of labor. |
| '''Meal (Premium/Specialty)''' | 10 AT | Higher ingredients cost. 1 hour of labor. |
| '''Beef (1 lb Ground)''' | 8 AT | Approx. cost of raising/processing. |
| '''Beef (1 lb Steak)''' | 15 AT | Premium cut. |
| '''Chicken (Whole)''' | 12 AT | Raising + Processing. |
| '''Eggs (Dozen)''' | 3 AT | Daily collection. |
| '''Vegetables (1 lb)''' | 2 AT | Garden yield. |
| '''Weekly Food Box''' | 50 AT | Curated provisions for 1 person. |
 
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== 🛠️ Services ==
 
| Item | Price (AT) | Rationale |
| :--- | :---: | :--- |
| '''Skill Lesson (1 hour)''' | 15 AT | Learning from a Journeyer (1.5x rate). |
| '''Tool Rental (Day)''' | 5-20 AT | Depends on tool value. |
| '''Machine Time (Brick Press, 1 hr)''' | 10 AT | Wear + Energy. |
 
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== 💡 Key Insights ==
 
=== "Daily Keep" Target ===
A villager working 5-6 hours/day earns '''50-60 AT'''.
*  '''Expenses''': Rent (250/month ÷ 30 = ~8 AT/day) + Food (~15 AT/day) + Misc (~5 AT) = '''~28 AT/day'''.
*  '''Surplus''': '''22-32 AT/day''' for savings, trade, or community investment.
 
=== Multi-User (40 People) ===
*  '''Wallets''': Each person gets a unique wallet address in the system.
*  '''Roles''': Assign Complexity Tiers based on skills (Routine, Skilled, Expert, Steward).
*  '''Verification''': Stewards verify each other's labor (No single point of trust).
*  '''Quests''': The Bounty Board ensures work is distributed and transparent.
 
=== Home Sale to AT ===
*  '''External Buyer''': Pays USD. USD is converted to AT at the '''Village Exchange Rate''' (e.g., 1 USD = 10 AT).
*  '''Internal Transfer''': If selling to another villager, the price is set in AT directly (negotiated or fixed at market rate).
*  '''Funds Flow''': AT from sale goes to the seller's wallet. The house is recorded as a `TRANSFER` block on the ledger.
 
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''Drafted by Antigravity. Subject to Village DAO amendment.''
 


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