Barter & Gifts: Using the Exchange

How to use the marketplace to share surplus and request help.

Offer
Request
Bulk Buy

The Exchange is an internal economy that doesn't require cash. It's about circulating abundance.

Listing Types

  • Offer: You have surplus (e.g., Sourdough starter, old lumber, extra zucchini). Post it here instead of letting it go to waste.
  • Request: You have a need (e.g., "Ride to the airport", "Cat sitter"). Asking for help builds trust!
  • Bulk Buy: Coordinate a large purchase (e.g., "50lb bag of Rice") to get wholesale prices. Users can pledge to chip in.

Urgency

Marking a listing as Urgent (like perishable food) pushes it to the top and can notify connected communities if you are part of an Ecosystem.