> 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 A quick guide in case you're short on time, feel free to browse through the rest of the site for more details #### **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](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2Fd42Rt1nno5eYNMNi8mxT%2F1%20Discord.png?alt=media\&token=cadb1723-47ad-460e-bd78-31b49ec288d2) #### **Is the concept of Seeds (Capital S) different from SEEDS (all caps)?** ![Figure 2: A Brief overview on the SEEDS ecosystem](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2Flbdelj2vcS0WBiFKL9JA%2FDiscord%202.png?alt=media\&token=8788e42c-6a14-4110-8bd7-718fbb0cdbd8) #### **Why do I need to introduce myself to join Seeds?** ![](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2F45vY1j1wp8rAEhkgHUrF%2F3%20Intros%20and%20vouching.png?alt=media\&token=6330705a-8929-4c9c-8d6c-4ce799dc66c7) #### **How Seeds the currency is connected to regeneration:** ![For more details on criteria, check out Section 3, Templates for regeneration. ](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2F9zCuPXpnVwxjyUx6czW1%2FQ4%20how%20seeds%20encourage%20regeneration.png?alt=media\&token=01776695-3b09-408f-a1f3-25f9a7444cf6) #### 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: ![](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2FLqQRvZSQ3Q0K92c8uDgI%2FQ5%20Account%20Levels.png?alt=media\&token=aabfd779-af3d-471b-9c7d-35e5088a2c93) #### **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](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2F65FV0hlKG2KZM8VqcLAx%2FQ6%20Reputation%20Points.png?alt=media\&token=5aeaa737-75b4-4750-8853-89d47c9c3d56) #### **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](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2FHQ0FbJvNbCGTP8wzVhIw%2FQ7%20Telos%20and%20blockchains.png?alt=media\&token=132be715-e9a8-46aa-a5dc-3065a893cb42) #### **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](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2F1mQzxGubNbnS7icVyEmP%2FQ9%20Apps%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=23311396-7991-493c-ad1b-cc246364aeaa) #### **What is planting? Does it help me with my Seeds transactions?** ![Planting Seeds helps run the ecosystem!](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2FYq836lHEt2PsoBI7pkmP%2FQ9.1%20Why%20to%20plant%20Seeds.png?alt=media\&token=904a00ec-f905-4f84-a00b-2db19d4007e1) #### **What are Gratitude tokens? And how to earn or send them?** ![](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2FaBGiqlxOvBszQJ87XsOh%2FQ9.2%20Gratitude%20tokens.png?alt=media\&token=db23ce4a-e44a-4688-9a5a-071fbda28faf) #### **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](https://983836849-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FM4OX5YVrdnMlq7AvjKHN%2Fuploads%2FrZbWwtCpRsxZqESAAfpV%2FQ9.3%20Calculation%20of%20Seeds%20pricing.png?alt=media\&token=d430472d-144b-4a38-89a3-690f2fb06d07) #### 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.