Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is legal. There is no law that mandates the use of a national currency for survival. The challenges are practical and administrative. Our model is based on creating self-sufficient communities where necessities are provided through mutual service (Seva), not monetary exchange.

We operate within existing legal frameworks by engaging with the outside world where necessary (e.g., for taxes) through a designated legal entity, while maintaining a moneyless economy internally.

The Bhumi Trust, as a legal entity, is responsible for tax obligations. Our strategy is multi-faceted:

• Community Contributions: The DAO may facilitate a treasury that accepts voluntary contributions from supporters in the currency-based world.
• Permaculture Surpluses: Certain communities may trade or sell surplus goods in the mainstream economy through a dedicated cooperative to cover taxes.
• Legal Innovation: We are actively researching and advocating for new forms of land classification and tax exemptions for conservation land trusts.

No individual steward is responsible for taxes; this is managed collectively.

Our resilience strategy is built on the principle of "Decentralize Everything."

• Local Autonomy: The primary unit of governance is the local, self-sufficient community. Local communities are empowered to operate autonomously.
• Low-Tech Governance: In the event of a prolonged outage, governance defaults to pre-agreed, low-tech protocols.
• Redundant Data: Critical information is not just stored on one blockchain. We are exploring multiple data redundancy solutions, from decentralized file networks to physical, cryptographically-secured archives.

The DAO is a tool for coordination, but the foundation is the resilient, self-reliant physical community.

No, the Satya Yuga Bhumi Trust is not a religion. While it is inspired by universal spiritual principles of harmony, stewardship, and ethical conduct (Vishwa Dharma), it does not prescribe any specific religious beliefs, rituals, or deities. It is an open-source, inclusive framework for land stewardship and governance that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, faiths, and philosophies.

The Satya Yuga Bhumi Trust utilizes decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) technology, which is built upon blockchain principles. However, it explicitly rejects the speculative and monetary aspects often associated with "crypto." Our DAO tokens are strictly for governance and participation, possessing no monetary value and are not tradable for currency. Our focus is on leveraging the transparency and immutability of blockchain for secure, community-driven decision-making, not financial gain.

In the traditional sense, no one "owns" the land within the Satya Yuga Bhumi Trust. The land is held in perpetual trust for the benefit of all living and non-living beings on Earth. It is removed from private ownership and market speculation. Individuals and communities act as stewards, caring for the land according to the principles established by the Vishwa Samvidhan and governed by the DAO.

The Satya Yuga Bhumi Trust operates independently of national governments and aims to transcend geopolitical boundaries through its universal principles. While we acknowledge existing legal structures, our vision proposes a parallel and complementary system of governance for land stewardship. We seek to establish a framework that can integrate with various jurisdictions while upholding our core tenets of non-ownership and global communal stewardship. We believe in collaboration where possible, and in establishing sovereign communities built on ethical principles where necessary.

Your contribution is invaluable! We welcome diverse forms of participation, including your time, skills, expertise (e.g., in ecology, law, technology, education), physical labor, creative input, and simply your dedicated presence and care. Please visit our Participate page for more details on how you can engage with the Bhumi Trust DAO.