Local Community Marketplace The first step in the game is to build a marketplace where players can exchange goods and services. This is the foundation of the in-game economy, just like how real-world economies rely on commerce and trade. Players: Each player begins with a small market stall and a few Bitcoin IOU cards. Goal: The goal is to create a marketplace where players can buy and sell goods, including food, tools, and even Bitcoin IOU cards (which represent the player’s wealth). Market Features: Goods for Sale: Players can sell items like food, resources, and crafted goods for Bitcoin IOUs Transaction Fees: market stalls are free and there are zero transaction costs. In this marketplace, players could engage in simple barter-style exchanges where they trade items based on the value represented by the Bitcoin IOUs. Players must strategically decide what to sell or buy based on the demand in the in-game world.

Local Agriculture and Food Sovereignty After establishing the marketplace, players need to start growing food for personal food sovereignty and contribute as productive members of the local community. To do this, they will build farms where they can grow crops. Farms are essential to ensuring that players have resources to exchange in the marketplace, and they will also serve as a way for players to earn additional Bitcoin IOUs through the sale of food. Players: Can now invest in farm plots, where they can grow crops like wheat, vegetables, or even livestock. Goal: Build and manage farms to produce food and other resources. The food can then be sold in the marketplace for Bitcoin IOUs, which players use to expand their holdings or build infrastructure. Farm Features: Crops: Players can choose to grow different types of crops. The more efficient and abundant their crops, the more they can sell to other players or use to trade for other goods. Animal Husbandry: Players can also raise animals for meat or resources (such as milk or wool), adding another layer of strategy. Upgrades: Players can upgrade their farms to increase output, using Bitcoin IOUs to purchase better equipment or seeds. As players grow their farms, they must manage resources carefully, balancing between food production and the use of Bitcoin IOUs to build and expand their economy. Farms become key areas for generating wealth.

Small Scale Solar-Powered Bitcoin Mining As players develop their farms and marketplaces, they will eventually need to mine Bitcoin to create more Bitcoin IOUs. This is where solar-powered mining comes in, which provides a sustainable way to mine Bitcoin while also ensuring the game’s growth aligns with environmental concerns. Players: Can build solar-powered mining rigs to generate Bitcoin IOUs. These mining rigs use solar panels to generate clean energy, powering mining operations. Goal: The goal is to mine Bitcoin using solar energy, a sustainable and profitable strategy. Players can convert their mined Bitcoin into Bitcoin IOUs or reinvest in further growth (e.g., more farms, expanded marketplaces, or larger mining operations). Mining Features: Solar Panels: Players can install solar panels on their farm plots, which generate energy. This energy powers Bitcoin mining rigs. Mining Rigs: These rigs are used to mine Bitcoin. As players mine more Bitcoin, they gain additional Bitcoin IOUs to reinvest into their economy. Efficiency and Upgrades: Players can upgrade their solar-powered rigs to increase mining efficiency, making their operation more profitable and expanding their Bitcoin holdings. Solar-powered mining introduces the idea of sustainable growth, ensuring that players not only earn Bitcoin IOUs but do so in a way that aligns with concerns about energy usage.

Education and Skill Development As players grow their local economy through markets, farms, and solar mining, it becomes important to expand the knowledge base and ensure the community can keep evolving. The next environment in the game is the creation of a school or learning centre. The school is crucial for fostering knowledge and teaching players about economics, Bitcoin technology, solar mining, and efficient farming. Players: Players can invest in building a school on their farm plot. The school can be run by hired educators or even players who wish to contribute their knowledge to the community. Goal: The goal is to teach players (and NPCs) the fundamental concepts necessary for sustainable growth. Players can choose to upgrade the school, allowing them to unlock new economic tools and technologies. School Features: Curriculum: Basic Economics of Money: Introduce players to the fundamentals of supply and demand, value creation, and exchange mechanisms. Understanding the basics of economics helps players make smarter decisions in the marketplace. Bitcoin Technology: Educate players about Bitcoin, including how blockchain works, the importance of decentralization, and how Bitcoin can be used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Players who attend classes may earn Bitcoin knowledge points that help them boost their mining operations or market decisions. Solar Mining Systems: Teach players how solar energy can power Bitcoin mining rigs and how they can optimize the setup. This would unlock more efficient ways to generate Bitcoin IOUs, making the mining process more profitable. Advanced Farming Techniques: Instruct players on innovative farming methods, like crop rotation, vertical farming, and the use of sustainable practices. These methods could increase farm productivity and reduce resource waste. Interactive Learning: Players could participate in mini-games or tasks that simulate real-world economic decisions, such as balancing supply chains, evaluating market fluctuations, and making investment decisions. Players who succeed in these tasks might receive bonuses like Bitcoin IOUs or other game enhancements. Player Collaboration and Mentorship: More experienced players can volunteer to mentor newer players, teaching them how to use Bitcoin technology or manage a farm. Mentorship could be rewarded with Bitcoin IOUs or exclusive upgrades. Upgrades: The school can be upgraded to unlock more advanced classes, improving the player's skills in specific areas like Bitcoin mining efficiency, advanced farming, or the ability to negotiate better deals in the marketplace. Players can also unlock global lessons where they can learn about the bigger picture, such as macroeconomics, global Bitcoin markets, and international trade. School Visual Layout: The school is situated on a farm plot, surrounded by some crops and a small solar powered mining rig. Inside, players can see classrooms and lecture halls with interactive learning stations where they can access different courses. Player Impact: Players who attend the school will develop better skills that they can apply to their marketplace, farm, or mining operations. By learning new concepts and techniques, they can maximize their wealth and resources. Schools also help build a knowledgeable community, encouraging a culture of education that supports sustainable growth. As players progress through lessons, they unlock new gameplay mechanics or ways to collaborate with others.