How It Works

A simple system built on three ideas: earn by participating, invest in your neighborhood, and govern together.

Three-Contract Architecture

3 smart contracts powering real community wealth across 77 neighborhoods.

Contract 1

cUHSD Stablecoin

ERC-20|1:1 USD peg

Chicago's digital dollar. Use cUHSD for everyday transactions within your neighborhood — buying from local businesses, paying for services, and supporting events. Backed by a multi-collateral vault, not algorithms.

Contract 2

Community Investment Vaults

ERC-1155|77 token IDs (1 per area)

Your stake in your neighborhood's future. Each of Chicago's 77 community areas has a vault share whose value is scored by real data — property values, employment, crime rates, and more. As the area improves, your vault share grows.

Contract 3

CUHS Reserve Token

ERC-20|77,000,000 fixed supply

The governance backbone. CUHS Reserve holders vote on DAO proposals, earn fee distributions from marketplace activity, and help shape the direction of all 77 communities. Think of it as your membership in the whole ecosystem.

Achievement Levels

The more you participate, the more you earn. Five levels of recognition with real economic benefits.

1

Community Member

Starting level

10% off|1x
2

Active Participant

500 points

15% off|1.25x
3

Community Builder

2,000 points

20% off|1.5x
4

Neighborhood Leader

5,000 points

25% off|2x
5

Community Pillar

15,000 points

30% off|3x

DAO Governance

Each community area runs its own democratic organization. Decisions are made by the people who live there.

Submit Proposals

Any community member can propose ideas — from park improvements to business grants. If it matters to your neighborhood, put it to a vote.

Vote on Decisions

One token, one vote. Your community coins give you a direct say in how treasury funds are spent and which projects move forward.

10% Quorum

Proposals need at least 10% of area token holders to participate before a vote can pass. This ensures decisions reflect genuine community consensus.

Community Treasury

Each area manages its own treasury funded by transaction fees, staking rewards, and investment returns. The community decides how funds are allocated.

Frequently Asked Questions

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