Joules

Tab System 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 (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: ...

Position Funding Hybrid Compensation Framework A work compensation system offering: Option A: 50% Platform Credits + 50% Platform Joules Option B: 100% Platform Credits (deferred) + 20% Bonus Option C: 100% Platform Joules (2x value) Fractional position support (0.6x, 0.5x, 0.4x) SLA tracking for backup positions Why This Matters Traditional hiring forces a binary choice: pay now or don’t hire. Position Funding creates a third path where workers become member-owners and projects get built even when immediate funds are tight. ...