c:open_money

(one of the concepts in our Knowledge Commons)

This is a new page very much in development

  • (our definition, with reasons, including how the concept relates to the Commons)
  • (if there are any particular topic pages that clarify this concept, please link to them here, otherwise delete this section)
  • Open money is the descendant and expansion of the original LETSystem concept. Although one specific category within the broader open money concept is consistent with the the original LETSystem design, it also open up the concept of money in a number of ways. In particular, it enables users to create and steward their own monies|currencies|measures creating unlimited variety within the set. In this sense in particular it can be regarded as a true commons money.

More accessible material is in preparation. Meanwhile, the following pages will help to explain some of the concepts:

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  • c/open_money.txt
  • Last modified: 2026/10/15 16:12
  • by John Waters