The Basics

  • How did Trust Up start?

    "Trust Hub" originated from a self-organizing group called "Kingston Resilience" during the COVID-19 pandemic based in Kingston, New York. The Currency and Exchange sub-committee believed a system-shift would be needed for the Kingston, NY community to be supported with essential resources in this time of crisis. The group sought a way to unite various forms of informal economic activity (gifting, sharing, local currency, etc) into a single, inclusive platform.

     

    Rob Jameson was hired to lead an exploration into what solutions could look like in Kingston. He sought first to find and map resource access in key sectors, and find a way to bring together various existing efforts in the community and by local organizations.  Rob previously led similar initiatives (Mass Mosaic, Sharing Space, AnyShare Cooperative, Arcosanti Cooperative) and so he played an extensive role in forming the company "Trust Up" and shaping its path.

     

    A brilliant local and remote team was assembled to build out prototype apps, games, and tools that would help solve resource access in Kingston. At time of writing, these interventions are being rolled out and evolving due to community feedback. 

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  • What are Trust Up and The Alternatives?

    Trust Up L3C exists to solve problems with resource access.

     

    By resources, we mean:

    • things (food, shelter, tools)
    • knowledge (medical, legal, folk)
    • connection (relationships, friendships, introductions)
    • all other forms of value we can identify

    These can be identified, matched, and exchanged on our main app Trust Up.

     

    Items can be passed off in physical spaces, like with our hardware. 

    Or in virtual spaces, like with The Alternatives.

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  • Trust Up vs. The Alternatives?

    How does Trust Up relate to The Alternatives?

     

    It's actually simple...

     

    Trust Up is a matching tool for needs and resources. View it as an app here.

    The Alternatives is a game that shows needs and resources from the Trust Up app.

     

    Make alternatives of your world, and then see how real resources and needs flow through them.  For example, you could redesign your neighborhood to have libraries on every corner, and then see how sharing of books increases. 

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  • How does Trust Up work?

    The resource directory on Trust Up allows users to discover local resources such as businesses, services, and community hubs. Users can search for specific categories or themes to find relevant listings.

     

    Trust Up's exchange system facilitates the donation and exchange of items and services between users. It promotes a community-driven approach to resource sharing.

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  • How do I create an account?

    To create an account on Trust Up, follow these steps:

    • Visit the Trust Up app (Mac Store and Play Store) or website.
    • Click on the "Sign Up" or "Create Account" button.
    • Fill out the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
    • Verify your email address through the confirmation link sent to your email.
    • Once verified, your account is ready to use.
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