The Trusted Seed

Understand why the Trusted Seed exists, and what it means for you as a member!

Why do I need to become a member of the Trusted Seed to participate in the Hatch?

The Token Engineering community has voted to have Commons Stack Trusted Seed members to become the Hatchers for the Token Engineering Commons. The reason for this is that it ensures all participants who are contributing to the Hatch are aligned with the mission and values of the TE community and who seek to create public value rather than individual profit.

Are there any restrictions on who can or cannot become a member of the Commons Stack Swiss Association (CSSA)?

No. Membership within the CSSA and the Trusted Seed can be issued to any individual. Application to membership is granted at the sole discretion of the Common Stack Swiss Association and their Board of Directors.

Can an existing DAO or organization become a member?

Membership is open to every individual, partnership and legal entity who are supporting the purpose of the association as defined in Article 3. The ability for an existing DAO or Organization to become a member is out of our scope at this time. It is possible for an Organization or DAO to nominate a single person as a representative or ambassador, but Association benefits (including legal protections) are not extended beyond the individual who holds membership. If you are a representative of an organization and have further questions regarding organizational membership, please contact us.

Do I have to pay the CSSA membership dues?

Yes. The Swiss Association dues are annual but not obligatory. If you find no value in maintaining a membership, you do not have to renew.

What are the benefits of becoming a CSSA Member?

The benefits are:

1. Hatchers will have legal protection regarding liabilities associated with “General Partnership” DAOs that the Association has approved.

2. Participation in future Commons Hatches.

3. Access to potential airdrops.

What obligations do I have as a CSSA member?

The only obligations that members of the CSSA have are to be value driven CSTK Token Holders, and to pay your annual dues.

How much are the annual membership dues, and what if I can’t afford to pay it?

The annual membership dues are 450 DAI (minimum), and scholarships are available to anyone in the TEC community that asks for one. Whether scholarships will be available in future years has not yet been decided though it will not be required to maintain membership in the Trusted Seed or to participate in the TEC. It is only required to participate in its initialization.

What will our membership dues be used for?

Membership dues will be used to hire persons to achieve the association's objectives in return for appropriate compensation and to cover the legal protections associated with member benefits. The CSSA utilizes Giveth to provide transparent tracking on the use of membership dues.

Can I terminate my membership?

Yes. The membership dues are annual, so if you fail to renew your membership it will be terminated at the end of the membership cycle. Members may also leave the association by submitting written notice to the president at any time.