Post · 2022
Spatial Demurrage
An idea note asking what can be built with location-based smart contracts, published as a note on this site.
Purpose
An application sketch asking what location-based smart contracts make possible -- in this case, value that behaves differently depending on where it is.
Approach
An idea note exploring demurrage tied to place, published on this site.
Status
Idea note, originally from 2022; published on this site.
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