The Future of SEEDS - with Dr. Stephen Gomes
Channel: SEEDS: Regenerative Economies
Date: 31/01/2024

This conversation with Dr. Stephen Gomes, our host Ben Wehr explores the vision and challenges of Seeds, a regenerative cryptocurrency system. The discussion covers the need for net positive contributions, the flaws in the initial tokenomics design, the importance of trust and governance, and the role of treasury and fiat currency. The conversation also highlights the hope for the future and the establishment of trust in the Seeds system. It concludes with a discussion on speculation and the evolution of tokenomics and sustainability. The conversation explores the limitations of current systems and the need for new coins to secure growth in small communities. The timeframe for success is speculated to be around 10 years, with a focus on planning and working backwards from the desired endpoint. The importance of relationships, culture, and preserving ancient wisdom is emphasized, along with the need for inner development goals. The dedication of SEEDS volunteers and the rekindling of the SEEDS movement are highlighted as important steps towards creating a better world.

# Takeaways
Seeds aims to create a regenerative cryptocurrency system that promotes net positive contributions to the environment and society.
The initial tokenomics design of Seeds had flaws, including the unintentional inclusion of speculation and accumulation of wealth.
Trust and governance are crucial in the Seeds system, and efforts are being made to establish trust through contracts and smart contracts.
The role of treasury and fiat currency is important for the sustainability and growth of Seeds.
The future of Seeds holds hope, but challenges and uncertainties remain, and continuous improvement and adaptation are necessary. New coins are needed to secure growth in small communities.
Success may take around 10 years and requires careful planning.
Preserving ancient wisdom and focusing on inner development goals are crucial.
The dedication of SEEDS volunteers and the rekindling of the movement are important steps towards creating a better world.

# Chapters. 
00:00 Prelude
01:00 Introduction and Purpose
04:03 The Vision of Seeds and Regenerative Systems
07:14 Differentiating Regenerative and Extractive Systems
11:57 The Need for Net Positive Contributions
17:16 Challenges and Expectations of Seeds
22:34 Flaws in the Initial Tokenomics Design
28:14 The Importance of Trust and Governance
33:03 The Role of Treasury and Fiat Currency
40:59 Hope for the Future and Establishing Trust
47:01 Speculation and Trust in the Seeds System
51:23 Establishing Trust through Contracts and Smart Contracts
53:18 The Evolution of Tokenomics and Sustainability
54:29 The Limitations of Current Systems
55:23 Securing Growth with New Coins
56:18 Speculating on Timeframe and Trust
57:16 The Success of SEEDS
58:21 Planning for Success
59:50 Complex Human Undertakings
01:00:49 Points of Light and Hope
01:02:21 The Seeds Movement and Community
01:03:22 Working Towards Sustainable Goals
01:04:22 The Scandinavian Back-to-Nature Movement
01:05:07 Preserving Ancient Wisdom
01:06:14 Inner Development Goals (IDGs)
01:07:06 The Importance of Relationships and Culture
01:08:08 Creating a World That Doesn't Harm
01:09:06 Preserving Wisdom for the Future
01:10:05 The Human Impulse for Goodness
01:11:04 The Dedication of SEEDS Volunteers
01:12:31 Rekindling the SEEDS Movement
01:13:40 Taking Action in 2024

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This Series is intended to help us all learn about a growing diversity of opportunities to get involved in the "ReGenerative Renaissance" - so if this movement excites you - this Podcast is for you :) 

# GENERAL SEEDS LINKS
WEBSITE
https://joinseeds.earth/

KNOWLEDGE BASE
Explore.Joinseeds.Earth

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