Token
Community first, not token first.
The ZAO is not a token-first project. The community and the work come before any token. Standing is earned, not purchased.
How contribution is measured
Inside The ZAO, what counts is Respect - an onchain reputation earned by showing up and contributing, ranked by peers each week. It cannot be bought or sold. It is how you earn a voice in how The ZAO is run.
The ecosystem token
The ecosystem token is ZABAL, on Base - closely linked to The ZAO and tied to the ZABAL Games builder program. It is distinct from Respect: Respect is earned reputation inside the community, while ZABAL is the tradable ecosystem token.
The ZAO Fractal, presented
The full walkthrough of the ZAO Fractal - how earned governance actually works, in slides.
Earn your standing
The way in is the same as it has always been: show up, build, and contribute.