> 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.