Earning Money
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Earning Money in OMXUS happens through contracts — work completed and verified by the community. No bosses. No applications. No waiting for payday.
How It Works
Find a Contract
The app shows available contracts:
- Near your location
- Matching your skills
- Posted by other token holders
- Ranging from small tasks to ongoing work
Accept and Complete
- Browse available contracts
- Accept one that fits
- Complete the work
- Mark as complete
- Verification happens
- Payment is instant
Types of Contracts
Task Contracts:
- One-time work
- Clear deliverables
- Fixed payment
- Examples: fix a fence, deliver a package, teach a skill
Time Contracts:
- Ongoing work
- Hourly or daily rate
- Regular payments
- Examples: childcare, gardening, assistance
Outcome Contracts:
- Results-based
- Payment on achievement
- Larger scope
- Examples: build a website, organize an event, complete a project
Verification
Contracts are verified by:
Requester Confirmation
- The person who posted the contract confirms completion
- Their reputation is at stake for honest verification
- Disputes go to community resolution
Community Witness
- For some contracts, others verify
- Multiple witnesses increase confidence
- Cryptographic proof where applicable
Automated Verification
- Some contracts have objective criteria
- Smart contract logic can verify automatically
- No human needed for clear-cut cases
Payment
Instant
Upon verification, payment is immediate:
- No waiting for payday
- No bank processing delays
- Direct to your account
- Visible in your balance
Currency
- OMXUS uses standard currency (AUD)
- Integrated with existing financial system
- Can withdraw to bank account
- Can spend within OMXUS
Reputation
Completing contracts builds your reputation:
- More contracts available to you
- Higher trust from requesters
- Better rates for quality work
- History visible to future requesters
Posting Contracts
You can also post contracts:
Create a Contract
- Describe the work needed
- Set the payment amount
- Define verification criteria
- Post to the network
Manage Responses
- See who's interested
- Check their reputation
- Accept a contractor
- Verify completion
Fair Pricing
The community develops norms for fair pricing:
- Similar contracts visible for comparison
- Reputation affects expectations
- Market dynamics apply
- No exploitation (principles protect workers)
Economic Security
Earning in OMXUS provides:
Legitimacy
- All work is recorded
- Income is transparent
- Tax compliance is simple
- No cash-in-hand gray area
Stability
- Multiple income streams possible
- Work available continuously
- No single employer dependency
- Community safety net
Dignity
- You choose your work
- Your skills are valued
- Your contribution is recognized
- No degrading applications
Connection to Prevention
From Justice as Prevention:
Economic Alternative: Everyone can earn legitimately. Desperation-driven harm reduced.
When people can earn money through honest work:
- No need for black market activity
- Reduced pressure from poverty
- Stress levels decrease
- Community trust increases
This is prevention through abundance, not punishment for desperation.
Example Contracts
Small Tasks
- "Help move furniture — 2 hours — $60"
- "Walk my dog for a week — $100"
- "Fix broken gate — $40"
Skill-Based
- "Teach me guitar basics — 4 lessons — $120"
- "Review my business plan — $80"
- "Translate document — $50"
Community Service
- "Clean up the park — community funded — $200"
- "Organize neighborhood BBQ — $150"
- "Mentor a new member — reputation boost"
Tips for Earning
Start Small
- Take simple contracts first
- Build reputation gradually
- Learn the norms
- Expand as you grow
Be Reliable
- Complete what you accept
- Communicate if problems arise
- Quality matters for reputation
- Consistency beats occasional excellence
Find Your Niche
- What skills do you have?
- What do people need nearby?
- Where can you add unique value?
- Build expertise and reputation there