FOAF Foundation Airdrops¶
Status: protocol roadmap, not the current app
This page describes the FOAF protocol roadmap. It is not a description of the GrowOperative iOS / Android app currently available on the App Store and Google Play (version 1.0).
The shipped app does not distribute, hold, or transact with FOAF tokens, RHEO, or any other cryptocurrency. It is a free barter-ledger marketplace. The airdrop mechanics described below are part of the longer-term protocol design and are not present in the current app.
When these features are ready to ship inside the iOS or Android apps, any paid functionality will be implemented via Apple's In-App Purchase and Google Play Billing per platform guidelines.
The FOAF Foundation uses airdrops to distribute FOAF tokens, bootstrapping adoption of the GrowOperative app and building the trust-layered ecosystem behind the future FOAF marketplace.
FOAF tokens are issued directly to gardeners, resilience communities, node builders, and contributors — enabling them to earn RHEO via staking, participate in governance, and extend access to others through trust chains.
Airdrop Overview¶
- Allocation: 2.5M–3M FOAF tokens (10–12% of 25M total supply)
- Purpose:
- Jumpstart network participation in targeted pilot regions
- Seed trust chains for RHEO flow
- Reward contributors and early adopters
- Eligibility:
- Join through an approved trust chain or community
- Complete one or more qualifying tasks (below)
- All airdrops are traceable to a FOAF holder or verified node organizer
Tiered Airdrop Tasks¶
| Tier | Criteria | FOAF Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Sign up + list at least one garden item | 10–25 FOAF |
| Level 2 | Complete a trade (cash, credit, or RHEO) | 25–50 FOAF |
| Level 3 | Refer a new user who also completes a trade | 25 FOAF |
| Level 4 | Participate in a DAO vote or governance pilot | 50 FOAF |
All activity must be verifiable through the app or trusted contact linkages. Referrals and rewards are chain-aware.
Phased Distribution Plan¶
Q1 2026 – Early Airdrops¶
- Regions: Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Nelson, Victoria, Boulder, Asheville, and other gardening-centered communities
- 750K FOAF allocated for users who:
- Sign up through trusted contacts or verified groups
- List produce with local pricing
- Share onboarding content or complete their first trade
Q2 2026 – Alpha Launch Campaign¶
- Expanded airdrops tied to native app rollout and real trade activity
- 1.25M FOAF distributed based on:
- Completing trades and credit cycles
- Referring new users into trust chains
- Participation in onboarding or feedback loops
Q4 2026 – FOAF Marketplace Testing¶
- 500K–750K FOAF for testing new verticals (services, tools), submitting bugs, and DAO governance pilots
2027 – DAO-Led Expansion¶
- Further airdrops determined by on-chain proposals and treasury approval
- Focus: new node launches, rural network growth, long-term contributors
Example Airdrop Flow¶
- Task: A gardener in Boulder lists “Zucchini, $2 USD/lb” and completes a trade
- Reward: 50 FOAF, stakable for RHEO generation or DAO voting
- Outcome: That user becomes a trusted source of liquidity and expands the network
Why Airdrops Matter¶
- Incentivized Growth: Gardeners earn tokens for contributing abundance
- Trust Chain Expansion: FOAF creates credit pathways even for users without tokens
- No Barriers: Participation is free — tokens are earned, not bought
- Sustainable: Funded by the DAO treasury and reinforced by circulating RHEO fees
How to Participate¶
- Join through an approved community or trusted contact
- Complete at least one qualifying task
- FOAF tokens are issued to your wallet with onboarding guidance
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