Instead of using the app as a standalone wallet, users participate inside shared social and economic ecosystems built around common interests, values, and participation. Communities introduce a new way to connect, coordinate, and interact through shared currencies, reputation, and contribution.
The move from “Groups” to “Communities” is more than a rename. It is a major redesign of how communities, currencies, and participation work inside the app.
Communities are now designed around two clear purposes:
Belonging : joining a cause or identity you care about
Utility : accessing real benefits, services, and economic activity
What are Communities?
Communities are groups of users organised around shared goals, identities, causes, or economic activity. Some communities focus on belonging and shared values, while others may provide access to exclusive opportunities, services, or future ecosystem benefits.
How is community discovery changing?
The app is moving from an open directory to a curated experience.
Before
Every group was visible
Little structure or guidance
Now
New users mainly see Gnosis and approved communities
Communities are curated and reviewed
Communities define their rules
This creates a cleaner and more intentional onboarding experience.
Membership of communities may require
A subscription
Holding a token
Verification or approval from the admins
Other community-specific requirements
What are the different types of communities?
The new structure makes communities easier to understand:
Community Type | Main Purpose |
Belonging-based | Shared identity and values |
Value-driving | Real utility and benefits |
What changes are coming to the Communities page?
The new Communities section includes:
Featured Communities
A clearer “Joined Communities” section
Dedicated community search
The experience is designed to feel more organised, browsable, and community-focused.
What happens on a community page?
The page adapts depending on the user’s status.
If eligible to join ➡️ Users see a clear “Join” flow.
If requirements are not met ➡️ The app explains what is needed to join.
If already a member ➡️ Users gain access to member-only features, services, and marketplace benefits.
What is the Total Support score?
Users will be able to see how much they have contributed to a community over time.
This makes community participation more visible and meaningful, both socially and economically.
How do Communities connect to gCRC?
Each community is expected to eventually have its own community currency.
This supports the broader vision of:
Sovereign community economies
Community-led currencies
Localised economic ecosystems
The infrastructure for this is already being prepared
What role do ambassadors play?
Ambassadors help grow local communities and onboard new users.
They may eventually:
Build their own communities
Manage local ecosystems
Earn rewards through community growth
Communities and ambassadors are expected to drive a significant share of user growth.
How does community participation affect Rep Score?
Community activity contributes to your Rep score. Through
Economic contribution
Participation in communities
Verified membership
The intended cycle is:
Join a community → Contribute to it → Increase your Rep Score → Unlock more gCRC → spend within the Circles economy