💧 Participate in Reciprocity (Water) — Flow & Exchange
A Complete Guide to Earning and Using UBECrc Tokens
The Flow of Giving and Receiving
"Water flows - giving life, receiving runoff, nourishing everything it touches."
The UBECrc token represents the Water element in the UBEC ecosystem—the dynamic flow of value between community members. Just as water moves through a watershed, nourishing everything in its path, UBECrc tracks and rewards the reciprocal relationships that keep our economic commons healthy.
What is UBECrc (Water)?
UBECrc is the Reciprocity Credit—earned through balanced giving and receiving. Unlike traditional currencies that only track transactions, UBECrc measures the quality of your economic relationships: Are you both giving AND receiving? Are your exchanges mutually beneficial?
Key Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Element | 💧 Water |
| Ubuntu Principle | Reciprocity |
| Token Code | UBECrc |
| Network | Stellar Mainnet |
| Issuer | GBYOT...ZUBEC |
| Status | ✅ Live and Operational |
What UBECrc Represents
- Reciprocity — Balanced giving and receiving creates health
- Flow — Value should circulate, not stagnate
- Relationship Health — Quality matters more than quantity
- Mutual Benefit — Both parties should gain from exchanges
Prerequisites: Start with Air
Before participating in reciprocity, you must first have your UBEC (Air) tokens. Air is your gateway to the ecosystem.
📋 Haven't started yet? See the UBEC Air Gateway Guide first.
Once you have your Stellar wallet set up with UBEC tokens, you're ready to add the Water element.
Setting Up Your UBECrc Trustline
To receive UBECrc tokens, you need to establish a trustline (just like you did for UBEC).
In your Stellar wallet:
- Go to "Assets" or "Manage Assets"
- Click "Add Asset" or "Add Trustline"
- Enter the token details:
Asset Code: UBECrc
Issuer: GBYOTGM27KLFNQQU3G6QWVEK7LQB36N6OX2YLYMN4WU3AFM4VRFZUBEC
- Confirm the trustline
- You're now ready to participate in reciprocity!
How Reciprocity Works
The Reciprocity Score
The UBEC system continuously monitors your economic relationships and calculates a Reciprocity Score based on:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Balance Ratio | How much you give vs. how much you receive |
| Unique Partners | Number of different people you exchange with |
| Flow Consistency | Regular exchanges vs. one-time transactions |
| Mutual Benefit | Whether both parties gain from exchanges |
The Ideal: Balanced Flow
Perfect reciprocity isn't about keeping exact score—it's about maintaining healthy flows where everyone participates in both giving and receiving.
Healthy Reciprocity Looks Like: - You share your skills with others - Others share their skills with you - Value circulates through the community - No one is always giving or always receiving
Unhealthy Patterns: - Always giving, never receiving (martyr pattern) - Always receiving, never giving (extraction pattern) - Only exchanging with one person (isolation) - Large, infrequent transactions instead of regular flow
Earning UBECrc Tokens
UBECrc tokens are earned through reciprocal participation. The system evaluates:
1. Transaction Flow Analysis
The system tracks the flow of value in your transactions:
Reciprocity Ratio = Total Sent ÷ Total Received
- Ratio ≈ 1.0 = Perfect balance (ideal)
- Ratio > 1.0 = Net giver (also valuable)
- Ratio < 1.0 = Net receiver (may need rebalancing)
2. Relationship Diversity
Exchanging with many different partners strengthens the network:
- 1-5 partners = Building foundation
- 5-15 partners = Active participant
- 15+ partners = Network connector
3. Flow Metrics
The system measures circulation velocity—how actively value moves:
- Regular small exchanges = Healthy circulation
- Hoarding or stagnation = Poor flow
- Active participation = Strong flow health
Practical Ways to Participate
For Farmers
- Share surplus harvest with community members
- Trade produce for services you need
- Exchange seeds, knowledge, or tools with other farmers
- Offer farm visits or educational experiences
For Communities
- Facilitate exchanges between members
- Create skill-sharing networks
- Organize community exchange events
- Track and celebrate reciprocal relationships
For Individuals
- Offer your skills to others in the network
- Request help from community members
- Participate in time banks or skill exchanges
- Connect people who can help each other
Understanding Your Flow
Flow Transaction Records
Every exchange in the UBECrc system is recorded as a Flow Transaction with:
- From Account — Who sent value
- To Account — Who received value
- Amount — How much was exchanged
- Direction — Inbound, Outbound, or Circular
- Memo — Description of the exchange
Your Reciprocity Balance
Your Reciprocity Balance shows:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Received | Sum of all value received |
| Total Sent | Sum of all value given |
| Net Flow | Difference (positive = net receiver) |
| Reciprocity Ratio | Sent ÷ Received (1.0 = balanced) |
| Transaction Count | Total exchanges |
| Unique Partners | Number of different people |
The 65/30/5 Distribution Model
Like all UBEC tokens, UBECrc follows the community-first distribution:
| Allocation | Percentage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| General Community | 65% | Direct allocation to participants |
| Stewardship Reserve | 30% | Long-term sustainability |
| Administration | 5% | System operations |
From Water to Earth and Fire
As you develop strong reciprocal relationships, you become eligible for the other elements:
🌍 Earth (UBECgpi) — Stability & Mutualism
When your reciprocal relationships become stable and long-term, demonstrating consistent mutual benefit, you may earn Earth tokens.
🔥 Fire (UBECtt) — Transformation & Regeneration
When your exchanges create transformative, regenerative impact in your community, you may earn Fire tokens.
Best Practices for Healthy Flow
✅ DO
- Engage in regular, consistent exchanges
- Build relationships with diverse partners
- Give generously when you have abundance
- Ask for help when you need it (receiving is also giving!)
- Document exchanges with clear memos
- Celebrate reciprocal successes
❌ DON'T
- Hoard resources or avoid exchanges
- Only give without ever receiving
- Only receive without ever giving
- Limit exchanges to just one or two partners
- Focus on exact score-keeping
- Extract value without contributing
Troubleshooting
"My reciprocity score is low" - Review your give/receive ratio - Consider whether you're predominantly giving or receiving - Seek opportunities for the side you're lacking - Build relationships with new partners
"I don't know what to exchange" - Everyone has something to offer—skills, time, knowledge, resources - Ask community members what they need - Offer what you have in abundance - Start small and build from there
"Exchanges feel awkward" - Remember: reciprocity is natural and healthy - It's not about keeping score—it's about relationship - Both giving and receiving strengthen community - Practice makes it easier
Your Water Journey
Week 1-4: Establish Flow
- [ ] Set up UBECrc trustline
- [ ] Make your first reciprocal exchange
- [ ] Connect with 3-5 community members
- [ ] Practice both giving and receiving
Month 2-3: Build Rhythm
- [ ] Establish regular exchange patterns
- [ ] Expand to 10+ exchange partners
- [ ] Monitor your reciprocity balance
- [ ] Participate in community exchange events
Ongoing: Flow Mastery
- [ ] Maintain healthy reciprocity ratio
- [ ] Mentor others in reciprocal practice
- [ ] Strengthen network connections
- [ ] Celebrate flow and circulation
The Philosophy of Water
In Ubuntu philosophy, reciprocity recognizes that:
- Giving and receiving are interconnected — You cannot have one without the other
- Flow creates life — Stagnant water becomes stale; flowing water brings vitality
- Everyone has value — Both what you give and what you need matter
- Relationships are wealth — The quality of your connections defines your abundance
By participating in reciprocity, you embody the Water element: flowing, adapting, nourishing, and connecting all parts of the ecosystem.
May your exchanges flow freely, your relationships deepen, and your community flourish. 💧
Attribution: 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.
Document Version: 1.2
Created: December 2025
Last Updated: December 2025