Will #Sikoba replace the banking system?
Sikoba is not a bank replacement, it is designed to bring #credit trading back to people alongside bank money.
In Germany, until a few decades ago, promissory notes (“Wechsel”) were routinely used by #SMEs - until bank credit became easily accessible.
#SocEnt #financialinclusion #sustainability #IOUeconomy
Sikoba is not a bank replacement, it is designed to bring #credit trading back to people alongside bank money.
In Germany, until a few decades ago, promissory notes (“Wechsel”) were routinely used by #SMEs - until bank credit became easily accessible.
#SocEnt #financialinclusion #sustainability #IOUeconomy
Do I need to have a bank account or cash to get started?
No, you do not need a bank account or cash. You can simply download #SikobaPay, find other users whom you know or already do #business with, and start accepting their #credit.
#Sikoba #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #SocEnt
No, you do not need a bank account or cash. You can simply download #SikobaPay, find other users whom you know or already do #business with, and start accepting their #credit.
#Sikoba #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #SocEnt
How does the #SikobaPay determine user’s #creditworthiness?
Our users are strongly encouraged to grant #credit lines only to users (individuals & companies) they know and trust personally.
#Sikoba #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #SMEs #sustainability #SocEnt
Our users are strongly encouraged to grant #credit lines only to users (individuals & companies) they know and trust personally.
#Sikoba #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #SMEs #sustainability #SocEnt
#Sikoba is targeted at small #business owners, traders & artisans who do not necessarily know about #crypto. Our users will be interested in the functionalities rather than in the #blockchain aspect.
#IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability #SMEs #SocEnt
#IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability #SMEs #SocEnt
What #technology stands behind #Sikoba?
Our approach focuses on usability, meaning that users do not necessarily need to know about private key management, as practical account recovery methods are available.
#Finance #blockchain #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability
Our approach focuses on usability, meaning that users do not necessarily need to know about private key management, as practical account recovery methods are available.
#Finance #blockchain #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability
Here is our latest #update!
We are now focusing entirely on the launch of the #Sikoba mainnet. Updates will be published ad hoc, instead of on a monthly basis.
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https://link.medium.com/p2vAyAJXEfb
We are now focusing entirely on the launch of the #Sikoba mainnet. Updates will be published ad hoc, instead of on a monthly basis.
#sikobaPay #SKO #IOUeconomy #Financial_App #FinTech #blockchain
https://link.medium.com/p2vAyAJXEfb
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Sikoba — Update #27
TLDR: focusing on mainnet launch
What does the term #InformalEconomy mean? Do you know?
The informal economy also referred to as #GreyEconomy, is that part of the economy which is not governed by the state or any authority.
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The informal economy also referred to as #GreyEconomy, is that part of the economy which is not governed by the state or any authority.
#Sikoba #Finance #blockchain #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability #SocEnt
What does the term #informalcredit mean? Do you know?
Informal credit means #transacting using promises of a future #payment or of a future offsetting transaction. This method has been used in #business for thousands of years, and remains an important means of financing and transacting for a large part of the world.
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Informal credit means #transacting using promises of a future #payment or of a future offsetting transaction. This method has been used in #business for thousands of years, and remains an important means of financing and transacting for a large part of the world.
#sikoba #Finance #blockchain #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability #SocEnt
What does the term local currency mean? Do you know?
#LocalCurrencies are currencies that circulate in a specific geographical area (e.g. a town, a city, an agglomeration). They work as complementary to an official, legal #currency. Accepted by local traders of all kinds, they give residents an incentive to shop locally and aim to promote #sustainabledevelopment.
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#LocalCurrencies are currencies that circulate in a specific geographical area (e.g. a town, a city, an agglomeration). They work as complementary to an official, legal #currency. Accepted by local traders of all kinds, they give residents an incentive to shop locally and aim to promote #sustainabledevelopment.
#sikoba #financialinclusion
What are the advantages of introducing a #communitycurrency? Do you know?
#Sikoba #Finance #blockchain #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability #SocEnt #LocalCurrency #ComplementaryCurrency
#Sikoba #Finance #blockchain #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability #SocEnt #LocalCurrency #ComplementaryCurrency
Can #blockchain and #DLT play a role in Community Currencies? What do you think?
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#Sikoba #Finance #FinTech #IOUeconomy #financialinclusion #sustainability #SocEnt #LocalCurrency #ComplementaryCurrency
Is your community's access to #cash and #banking limited? #sikobaPay can help you do more #business together!
#reduceMoneyDependency #iouEconomy #unbanked #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good #socialenterprise
https://youtu.be/ZvkGNWAUu84
#reduceMoneyDependency #iouEconomy #unbanked #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good #socialenterprise
https://youtu.be/ZvkGNWAUu84
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Using Sikoba to Reduce Money Dependency
Maria and Abi are business owners in the same community. By granting each other credit lines and using IOUs, they can reduce the amount of cash they need to transact with each other.
For more information: https://www.sikoba.com
For more information: https://www.sikoba.com
#SikobaPay IOUs can help #entrepreneurs start their #business and make sales, especially in underbanked and #unbanked #communities.
#reduceMoneyDependency #iouEconomy #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good
https://youtu.be/a6U0YeNJfJU
#reduceMoneyDependency #iouEconomy #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good
https://youtu.be/a6U0YeNJfJU
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Using IOUs Without Mutual Trust
Lee is a well known and member of the community. Tara has just started her business.
Although they do not trust each other equally, they can still both use Sikoba IOUs to reduce their dependency on money.
For more information: https://www.sikoba.com
Although they do not trust each other equally, they can still both use Sikoba IOUs to reduce their dependency on money.
For more information: https://www.sikoba.com
Credit conversion allows #SikobaPay users who do not know or trust each other to transact using #IOUs through trusted intermediaries. The most important rule is that users will only ever have credit exposure to those they have expressly chosen to #trust.
https://youtu.be/AQkar143isw
#socent #reduceMoneyDependency #iouEconomy #tech4good
https://youtu.be/AQkar143isw
#socent #reduceMoneyDependency #iouEconomy #tech4good
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Credit Conversion
Credit conversion allows Sikoba users who do not know or trust each other transact using IOUs through trusted intermediaries.
Sikoba’s basic and most important rule is that a user will only ever have credit exposure to those they have expressly chosen to…
Sikoba’s basic and most important rule is that a user will only ever have credit exposure to those they have expressly chosen to…
Sikoba’s fuzzy clearing mechanism enables tallying & offsetting of debts and credits on a rapid and ongoing basis. As a result, #money is only needed to repay residual balances rather than the full financial value of all trade. Therefore, much less money is needed for the same volume of trade.
https://youtu.be/DR8NyJl1Sjg
#reduceMoneyDependency #iouEconomy #unbanked #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good #socialenterprise
https://youtu.be/DR8NyJl1Sjg
#reduceMoneyDependency #iouEconomy #unbanked #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good #socialenterprise
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Clearing - Disappearing Debts
Clearing — the same tallying and offsetting of debts and credits that was historically done at village fairs and trade fairs — but on a more rapid and ongoing basis. The result is that money is only needed to repay residual balances rather than the full financial…
SikobaPay app enables #savings groups to safely manage financial records, automate complex financial calculations and build a credit history. Developed with flexibility in mind, it can model various types of credit and saving mechanisms.
#savingsgroups #financialinclusion #Socent
#savingsgroups #financialinclusion #Socent
In developing countries, individuals with limited access to formal financial services join #savings & credit groups in order to have a safety net in times of uncertainty. In this article, you’ll discover how these groups are operating in different parts of the world.
https://bit.ly/2W02zsr
#savingsgroups #financialinclusion #Socent
https://bit.ly/2W02zsr
#savingsgroups #financialinclusion #Socent
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Credit & Savings Groups Throughout the World
The ability to save is a skill that even non-vulnerable populations struggle with, as saving requires discipline since it means withholding…
Since April, the #Sikoba project has faced several challenges which have impacted our planned timeline. Nevertheless, we have completed the development of #BekiPay, established cooperation with “Proyecto Banco Mujer” in Peru & prepared the ground to make #SikobaPay #decentralised.
http://tiny.cc/h6ljuz
http://tiny.cc/h6ljuz
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Sikoba — Update #28
Since our last update in April, the Sikoba project had to face several challenges which have impacted on our planned timeline. We were not…
Have a look at our November/December update, in which we share the details of our Peruvian partnership, the latest updates on #SikobaPay app development, and our future plans.
https://bit.ly/3qrozIx
#Sikoba #iouEconomy #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good
https://bit.ly/3qrozIx
#Sikoba #iouEconomy #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good
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Sikoba — Update #29
In November/December, we have been working on the ground in Lima to strengthen our ties with our Peruvian partners.
We’re happy to announce that the BekiPay app is officially live!
In cooperation with #Sikoba, De Kär launched an electronic version of the Beki - BekiPay, available for both Android & IOS devices.
https://www.facebook.com/AgricultureLU/videos/649056746278338/
#iouEconomy #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good
In cooperation with #Sikoba, De Kär launched an electronic version of the Beki - BekiPay, available for both Android & IOS devices.
https://www.facebook.com/AgricultureLU/videos/649056746278338/
#iouEconomy #boostLocalEcomonies #financialInclusion #socent #tech4good
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Hi everyone, just to say that while Sikoba is somewhat hibernating, BekiPay is doing well and being used for actual payments.