FOAF Foundation Documentation¶
Welcome to the documentation hub for the FOAF (Friend of a Friend) Foundation — a decentralized initiative to strengthen local communities through resilient, trust-based systems.
Our first project, GrowOperative, turns surplus garden produce into local economic power using mutual credit and trust-routed exchange.
Our Purpose¶
The FOAF Foundation is a community-led initiative building practical tools for food sovereignty, mutual aid, and post-fiat resilience. We believe that small-scale action and decentralized technology can empower neighborhoods to become self-sustaining — starting in the garden.
Our Mission¶
- Grow Local Resilience — Build tools for communities to share, trade, and thrive together
- Reduce Fiat Dependence — Enable peer-to-peer credit systems that work without banks or cash
- Decentralize Governance — Support transparent, community-driven control of vital systems
Start Here¶
If you're new to FOAF, these are the most useful entry points:
- What is FOAF? — The foundation, its purpose, and how it works
- GrowOperative Pitch — The first app, explained simply
- FAQ — Common questions answered
- FOAF Marketplace Vision — Where we're headed beyond food
For Builders¶
- Technical Overview — How the system is structured
- Protocol Vision — Long-term architectural direction
- Architecture — Current implementation
- Node Operators — Running infrastructure
For Token / Economics Thinkers¶
- Tokenomics — FOAF + RHEO token design
- Fee Structure — How fees work (value-added model)
- Treasury & Operations — Foundation finances
- Whitepaper — The full picture
For Community Members¶
- Contribution Opportunities — How to get involved
- Airdrops — Early supporter rewards
- Explainer Guide — Share FOAF with others
Get Involved¶
We welcome gardeners, developers, organizers, regenerative thinkers, and decentralized tech enthusiasts. If you're passionate about redesigning local economies — or part of the movement toward food independence and post-fiat systems — we invite you to join us.
The future is decentralized — and it grows from the ground up.