UBEC DAO Protocol Documentation
Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and references for building with Ubuntu economics
Quick Start Guide
New to UBEC? Start here to understand the core concepts and get up and running quickly.
Understand Ubuntu Philosophy
Learn about the ancient African philosophy that shapes every aspect of the UBEC Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Protocol. "I am because we are" is not just a motto—it's the foundation of our economic design.
Read About Ubuntu →Explore the Four Tokens
Discover how Air, Water, Earth, and Fire tokens represent diversity, reciprocity, mutualism, and regeneration in economic practice.
Read Token Stories →Set Up Your Wallet
Create a Stellar wallet to interact with UBEC tokens. We recommend using Freighter wallet or Stellar Laboratory for developers.
Wallet Setup Guide →Join a Bioregion
Connect with your local economic community or help establish a bioregion in your area. Economics works best when rooted in place.
Bioregion Guide →Documentation by Audience
For Developers
Technical documentation for building applications and integrations with the UBEC Protocol.
For Communities
Guides for organizers, bioregional coordinators, and community participants.
Technical Architecture
System architecture, design patterns, and technical deep dives.
For Token Holders
Information for current and prospective UBEC token holders.
Core Concepts
Essential concepts to understand before working with the UBEC Protocol.
The Four Elements
Each token represents a fundamental aspect of healthy economic relationships: Air (diversity), Water (reciprocity), Earth (mutualism), Fire (regeneration).
Learn More →Holonic Evaluation
A five-dimensional assessment framework measuring autonomy, ubuntu alignment, reciprocity health, mutualism capacity, and regeneration impact.
Learn More →Bioregional Mapping
Place-based economics rooted in natural boundaries—watersheds and ecoregions— rather than arbitrary political borders.
Explore Map →Ubuntu Philosophy
"I am because we are" - an ancient wisdom that recognizes our interconnected humanity and shared responsibility for collective wellbeing.
Learn More →Step-by-Step Tutorials
Practical guides to get you started with common tasks in the UBEC ecosystem.
🎯 Getting Started with UBEC
Set up your Stellar wallet, receive your first UBEC tokens, and understand the basics of the four-token system.
Start Tutorial →🗺️ Mapping Your Bioregion
Learn how to define and register your local bioregion using watershed and ecoregion data, establishing the foundation for community economics.
Start Tutorial →💻 Building with the API
Create a simple application that interacts with the UBEC Protocol API, including authentication, token queries, and transaction submission.
Start Tutorial →API Reference
Complete REST API documentation for developers building on the UBEC Protocol.
/api/v1/tokens
Retrieve information about all four UBEC tokens including current metrics and distribution.
{
"tokens": [
{
"code": "UBEC",
"name": "Ubuntu Bioregional Economic Commons",
"element": "Air",
"total_supply": 1000000,
"active_holders": 495
},
...
]
}/api/v1/network/status
Get current network health metrics including transaction volume, participant counts, and Ubuntu scores.
Explore Full API Documentation
Access the complete interactive API reference with all endpoints, parameters, and authentication details.
View API DocsFrequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
Do I need cryptocurrency experience to participate?
Not at all. While UBEC uses blockchain technology, we provide guided walkthroughs and support for newcomers. Many participants start with no crypto experience.
What wallet should I use?
We recommend Freighter wallet for general use or Stellar Laboratory for developers. Both are free and work seamlessly with UBEC tokens.
Technical Questions
Which blockchain does UBEC use?
The UBEC DAO Protocol is built on the Stellar network, chosen for its low fees, fast transactions, and environmental efficiency.
Are there transaction fees?
Yes, minimal network fees (fractions of a cent) are required by Stellar to prevent spam. These are not UBEC fees but standard blockchain costs.
Community & Governance
How are decisions made in the protocol?
THE UBEC DAO uses holonic governance where communities have autonomy within their bioregions while participating in larger collective decisions.
Can anyone start a bioregion?
Yes! We encourage communities to map and establish their local bioregions. Our guides provide step-by-step instructions for the process.
Additional Resources
Whitepaper
Read the complete UBEC DAO Protocol whitepaper detailing our economic model, technical architecture, and philosophical foundation.
Read Whitepaper →Video Tutorials
Visual learner? Watch our collection of tutorial videos covering everything from wallet setup to bioregion mapping.
Watch Videos →Newsletter
Stay updated with monthly insights on protocol development, community highlights, and Ubuntu economics.
Subscribe →Community Forum
Connect with other UBEC participants, ask questions, share experiences, and collaborate on local initiatives.
Join Discussion →Support & Community
Get Help
Need assistance? Our community and support team are here to help you navigate the UBEC ecosystem.
Connect
Join our growing community of Ubuntu economics practitioners, developers, and regenerative change-makers.
Contribute
Help build the future of regenerative economics. Contribute code, documentation, or participate in governance.
This project uses the services of Claude and Anthropic PBC to inform our decisions and recommendations. This project was made possible with the assistance of Claude and Anthropic PBC.