GeoCoin (2016)

GeoCoin, a location-based platform for embodied learning and speculative ideating with smart contracts. In collaborative workshops with GeoCoin, participants engaged with location-based smart contracts, using the platform to explore digital 'debit' and 'credit' zones in the city.

Description

Part of the After Money, an ESRC funded project. GeoCoin, a location-based platform for embodied learning and speculative ideating with smart contracts. In collaborative workshops with GeoCoin, participants engaged with location-based smart contracts, using the platform to explore digital 'debit' and 'credit' zones in the city. These exercises led to the design of diverse distributed-ledger applications, for time-limited financial unions, participatory budgeting, and humanitarian aid. Workshop information - live site - https://geocoin.site

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Process

Having logged onto the Geocoin website and provided a username, users would be greeted with a map. On which several geo-based events would affect your digital ledger.