Q. What is distributed ledger technology?
A. Distributed ledger technology (DLT) is a digital system that records and verifies transactions across multiple computers simultaneously. Unlike traditional databases managed by a central authority, DLTs are maintained by a network of participants, ensuring transparency, security, and immutability of records through consensus mechanisms.
Q. Why does Paradigm Shift International want a copy of my identification?
A. We require identification documentation to comply with U.S. government regulations regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). Additionally, this verification process helps us maintain platform integrity by ensuring each account represents a unique individual, preventing duplicate accounts, automated bots, or bad actors from accessing our services.
Q. What makes us different from Bitcoin?
A. First, bitcoin is purely a technological achievement, whereas ours is social. Bitcoin is restricted to one blockchain (The Bitcoin Chain), whereas we are not. We have a primary chain (Cardano), but we are hosting everywhere that is viable. Bitcoin is fully decentralized by design. It has no owner or leader. Ours however, starts entirely centralized while becoming logarithmically more decentralized over time. Bitcoin was a good prototype to show the world the potential of cryptocurrencies, but it is slow to adapt to its environment.
Q. Why choose MUNNY?
A. All users are uniquely identified. You're never interacting with a bot without you knowing it. Everybody is a cool person. All users have agreed to the terms of The Social Contract. We are trying to build a better world for your children. Your support helps us build programs that support them. Nobody in the crypto sector is focused on sustainability or a regenerative economy. Just moonshots, pumping and dumping, snake oil, etcetera. Profit by acquiring now while it is still cheap. Acquire metacurrencies as well and help us build the future.
Q. What are metacurrencies?
A. Beyond MUNNY, our platform includes specialized tokens that represent different forms of value contribution. EARTH recognizes monetary velocity and network growth. FIRE rewards praxis - putting theory into practice. And so on. These metacurrencies create a comprehensive value system that recognizes contributions beyond simple financial transactions.
Q. What's the difference between verification levels?
A. We use three verification tiers. Level 1 (Vouch) grants social features when an existing member vouches for you. Level 2 (ID Verification) unlocks economic features like wallet services and marketplace access after submitting government ID. Level 3 (In-Person) provides full platform access and additional privileges after meeting with verified members in person.
Q. How does the referral system work?
A. THRIVE membership requires an invitation from an existing member who provides you with a referral code. This creates a trust network where each member vouches for those they invite, maintaining community integrity. When your referred members complete verification, both you and they benefit from the expanding network.
Q. What blockchain does MUNNY use?
A. MUNNY primarily operates on the Cardano blockchain. We chose Cardano for its energy efficiency, strong academic foundation, and sophisticated smart contract capabilities that support our governance and economic systems.
Q. Can I use MUNNY outside the platform?
A. Currently MUNNY is primarily used within our ecosystem. We're developing interoperability features that will allow MUNNY to be used with external services and exchanged with other cryptocurrencies. Our long-term goal is creating an alternative decentralized economy where MUNNY can be spent at participating businesses worldwide.
Q. What happens to my MUNNY if I delete my account?
A. If you delete your account, your transaction history is retained for legal compliance, but your digital assets in custodial wallets will be held for the legally required period. After that period, unclaimed digital assets are donated to support the nonprofit's mission. Content you've posted remains unless you remove it before deletion.
Q. What's the difference between PSI, BRIJ, and TMBI?
A. PSI (Paradigm Shift International) is the nonprofit organization that governs the ecosystem, manages decentralized identities, and distributes UBI. BRIJ is the mobile/web application that serves as the interface to the PSI ecosystem - it's where you manage your identity, wallet, social connections, and marketplace interactions. TMBI (Trust Me Bro, Inc.) is the for-profit company that develops and maintains the BRIJ platform.