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Community Credits System Dynamics

How cash, labour, and shared assets create a self-reinforcing neighbourhood economy

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How Do Community Credits Actually Work?

Community Credits (CC) are a neighbourhood-scale parallel currency issued by Block Share. Unlike cash, they are designed to circulate locally, decay when hoarded (demurrage), and grow in value as shared assets — storage stalls, fleet vehicles, tool libraries — are contributed to the commons. This diagram maps the key feedback loops that govern how credits enter the system, how they flow between members, businesses, and assets, and what systemic outcomes emerge over time.

Hover over any node to trace its connections. Hover over flows to read their labels. Use the toggle controls to adjust the view.

System Dynamics Community Currency Asset Commons Demurrage Labour Exchange Neighbourhood Economy