> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/1.-seeds-foundations-start-here/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/1.-seeds-foundations-start-here/0.-read-me-first-foundations/a-quick-start-on-all-that-is-seeds-and-seeds.md). # A quick start on all that is Seeds & SEEDS #### **I just landed here and I wanted to know what this is all about:** ![Note: The community has plans to convert Seeds to three layers in 2022. This page will be updated when the changes are completed](/files/6AEJvmDXMaATQjCJYA8u) #### **Is the concept of Seeds (Capital S) different from SEEDS (all caps)?** ![Figure 2: A Brief overview on the SEEDS ecosystem](/files/IlDw4Xo3sWGUEWh4NGG9) #### **Why do I need to introduce myself to join Seeds?** ![](/files/qrvn15cIUEetydbH1in6) #### **How Seeds the currency is connected to regeneration:** ![For more details on criteria, check out Section 3, Templates for regeneration. ](/files/x0JtqusPOTYYdMo1hTYF) #### I've joined Seeds now, am I allowed to seek funding? Or am I entitled to vote on other proposals? Unfortunately, no. Every new account is created as a visitor account by default and there are two more levels to move up before you can vote. A few details about the account levels for individual accounts are provided below: ![](/files/ICHysdjpulge4PaxZTKf) #### **I read about Reputation Points above. Is that the same as my Contribution Score? How are these useful to me?** ![Reputation points, contribution score and Trust tokens](/files/3nhvjmQoAORR3MvLSq2m) #### **I heard blockchain is bad for the environment. Isn't that true?** ![For details, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlGE4hrAA8\&feature=youtu.be](/files/szr9NOS5nzJsh60C6NC2) #### **Account Creation Video** {% embed url="" %} Step by Step guide on installing Seeds passport app (Note: Some aspects may be old due to security updates) {% endembed %} #### **Apps that I'll need to transact with Seeds** ![Passport, light wallet and web app are developed by Hypha. One account works for all the three apps](/files/5JVWhiIFb3CuuZ9QRnnx) #### **What is planting? Does it help me with my Seeds transactions?** ![Planting Seeds helps run the ecosystem!](/files/yKwAfkTvn9IxaaOr1qpE) #### **What are Gratitude tokens? And how to earn or send them?** ![](/files/MjPgqe2xzw5sHarxQx2G) #### **Tokenomics and Initial allocation of Seeds** {% embed url="" %} This video has details on Initial tokenomics of Seeds {% endembed %} **Who decides the price of Seeds?** ![Follow #Redwood Economics thread on Discord for updates on pricing mechanisms in 2022](/files/lq4QcZmXJdBS5ArqJ7EL) #### Initiatives: Ambassadors Ambassadors support on-boarding individuals and organisations to the SEEDS ecosystem and help the community with their needs, such as creating a new proposal. The community tries encouraging ambassadors movement through buddies and other interactions. If you feel the need to co-create with Seeds or develop the regenerative renaissance with Seeds, your first step is the SEEDS Ambassador Academy (Check out the #Ambassador-general channel on Discord and introduce yourself. You’ll get to know the next Ambassador on-boarding programmes here, usually starts on full moon days!) Link for Ambassadors General information: #### Initiatives: Renaissance Explorers (RE) A place for advanced Players who want to dive into the depths of this game. This is a space to tap into future possibilities, redesign our inner and outer landscapes, test models, experiment with new protocols, engage with the Citizens and propose evolutions to the game. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://explore.joinseeds.earth/1.-seeds-foundations-start-here/0.-read-me-first-foundations/a-quick-start-on-all-that-is-seeds-and-seeds.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.