Trade — Exchange
How does my Ark generate value?
Reputation Web
Inter-Ark trust registry. Vetting trade partners, tracking barter outcomes, sharing intel about regional conditions. The trust layer that makes inter-Ark coordination work at scale.
FootprintPocket-sizedYieldEarned trustCycleUpdated per encounter
The Barter Ledger
Structured barter tracking for multi-family trade. Logs surplus, needs, exchange history. Seasonal rotations.
FootprintDocument + systemYieldFair exchange trackingCycleUpdated per trade
The Batch Line
Craft production system. Soaps, candles, tokens, tinctures. Batch processing, seasonal scheduling.
FootprintWorkshop areaYieldTrade goodsCycleBatch quarterly
The Market Stand
Direct-to-consumer sales. Farmers market, online shop, subscription boxes. Pricing and seasonal planning.
FootprintTable + displayYieldDirect revenueCycleWeekly/seasonal
The Story Shelf
Narrative-driven commerce. Substack/Medium, product storytelling, digital courses, self-published books.
FootprintDigitalYieldPassive + recurring revenueCycleWeekly publish