The Fledge DAO

🌐 What Is the FLDG Web3 Ecosystem — and Why Does It Matter?

The FLDG Web3 Ecosystem is a non-capitalist, community-powered, blockchain-based economy designed for mutual aid, radical cooperation, and decentralized everything. Built on the Polygon network, it uses FLDG Coin as a local digital currency to value what really matters: time, care, creativity, labor, and trust — not just profit. If you are worried the environmental impact, see:

The Environmental Impact of FLDG Coin

Is FLDG Coin Risky? Is it Safe?

It’s a tool for taking care of each other — a modern form of mutual aid — using transparent technology that redistributes value based on what people contribute, not what they own.

With FLDG, we:

  • 🛠 Build systems of exchange beyond money and markets
  • ⏳ Pay people for time and contributions (25 FLDG = 1 hour of work)
  • 🤝 Empower bartering, time banking, and cooperative problem solving
  • 🌱 Fund regenerative projects in food, energy, housing, music, and care
  • 🔐 Use smart contracts for transparency, consent, and shared control
  • 🏡 Develop cooperative property ownership through DAOs and fractionalization
  • 🧠 Create a knowledge-sharing, skills-sharing, trust-based economy — by us, for us

This is not just another crypto project.

This is about reclaiming our power to take care of each other outside the constraints of capitalism.

It’s about valuing people over profits, and building new systems from the ground up.

Whether you’re growing food, mentoring youth, making music, building solar infrastructure, or just showing up — FLDG helps us value each other and make it real.

Let’s grow something better — together. 🌍

✅ Step-by-Step Onboarding Instructions

1. Install MetaMask Wallet

Download MetaMask: 👉 https://metamask.io/download/

  • Install MetaMask on your browser or mobile device.
  • Create a new wallet or import an existing one.
  • Back up your seed phrase safely — it’s your private key.

2. Add the Polygon Network to MetaMask

If it’s not already added:

  • Open MetaMask and click the network dropdown.
  • Click “Add Network” manually.
  • Enter the following:

Network Name: Polygon

RPC URL: https://polygon-rpc.com

Chain ID: 137

Currency Symbol: MATIC

Block Explorer URL: https://polygonscan.com

3. Import FLDG Coin

  • In MetaMask, go to “Assets” → “Import Tokens”
  • Use Custom Token:

Token Address: 0x5118aec3afcca3f1e21733ee9c88bb800afe6f7b

Token Symbol: FLDG

Decimals: 18

  • Click Add Custom Token and confirm.

4. Request Your First 10 FLDG

Send your Polygon wallet address to:

📧 jerry@thefledge.com

You’ll receive 10 FLDG — that’s 24 minutes of work (25 FLDG = 1 hour).

5. Get a Little MATIC for Gas

You need a small amount of MATIC (Polygon’s native coin) to pay for transactions.

  • Ask Jerry to send you a little.

🎯 What Can I Do with FLDG?

  • 🥚 Buy produce or eggs at the farm
  • 🌱 Work on the farm and earn 25 FLDG per hour
  • 💸 Donate FLDG to fund a youth, energy, or housing project
  • 📜 Check the bounty board to earn FLDG for tasks
  • 🎤 Record in our music studio
  • 🤼 Attend pro wrestling shows
  • 🧱 Support housing, food, and solar co-op builds
  • 🤝 Trade time and skills with others in the network

FLDG is for mutual aid, community care, and collective action.

🔄 Level Up: Join the DAO

The Fledge created a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) to decentralize decision-making and governance in our ecosystem. This brings transparency, trust, and shared power.

DAO members can:

  • Propose or vote on projects, rules, and fund allocation
  • Help govern the FLDG economy and shape its direction
  • Use smart contracts to automate and enforce community decisions

You need at least 1 FLDG to participate in the DAO.

🧠 NFTs and Ecosystem Access

FLDG also supports NFT-based unlockables:

  • Access to shows, events, and DAO memberships
  • Early access to new drops or programs
  • Tickets, merch, and studio time

🔗 Learn more: https://flies.fldg.io (may not be functional for minting – go to OpenSea)

🎨 Explore our collective’s work on OpenSea

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🔐 What is FLDG Coin?

FLDG Coin is a local token built on the Polygon blockchain. It represents labor, care, creativity, and contribution. 25 FLDG = 1 hour of work.

🤔 Why use crypto at all?

Blockchain allows us to build systems based on trust, transparency, and peer-to-peer coordination — without middlemen.

🧭 Is FLDG part of a for-profit crypto scheme?

No. FLDG is a non-capitalist mutual aid currency. It exists to support people and projects, not to generate profit.

💰 How much is FLDG worth?

FLDG is time-based: 25 FLDG = 1 hour of work. This is a labor-value standard, not a speculative price.

🧱 What can I do with FLDG?

Spend it on produce, services, events, art, or exchange it for help. You can also donate it to causes you care about or earn more through bounties and DAO work.

🤝 How do I earn FLDG?

Work on projects, complete bounties, teach something, volunteer at the farm, or contribute in other ways. You’ll be paid at 25 FLDG/hour unless otherwise arranged.

⚡ Why do I need MATIC too?

MATIC pays small transaction (“gas”) fees on the Polygon network. A few cents worth is enough to start.

🧠 What’s a DAO and how is FLDG connected?

Our DAO lets you help govern the FLDG ecosystem. If you have at least 1 FLDG, you can vote and propose actions. All decisions are recorded on the blockchain.

🚪 How do I get involved long-term?

  • Join our Discord
  • Create or vote on proposals
  • Earn or buy FLDG
  • Pick up a bounty
  • Keep building with us

📬 Questions? Need Help?

Reach out to: jerry@thefledge.com

Welcome to the decentralized everything movement. 💪🌍