Pueblo DAO Whitepaper

Pueblo DAO is pioneering a novel way to democratize ownership and revive depopulated regions. By leveraging blockchain technology, Pueblo DAO enables a shared, decentralized ownership model for the use of properties in the selected rural areas, granting access to a sustainable, slow-living lifestyle while offering rewards. Integrating modern technology, cultural preservation, and community-led governance, Pueblo DAO presents a transformative approach to real estate investment and rural revitalization.

Our vision is to make slow living and rural rejuvenation accessible to all, empowering people worldwide to participate in transforming abandoned or underpopulated areas into thriving, sustainable communities. Pueblo DAO seeks to:

• Democratize ownership: Lower financial barriers and broaden participation.
• Promote cultural preservation: Honor local traditions, heritage, and natural beauty.
• Foster profitability with responsibility: Align financial incentives with environmental and social stewardship.

A vibrant, aligned community is crucial to the success of Pueblo DAO. Prior to launching Phase 0, we focus on establishing a robust, engaged base of supporters who resonate with our mission and are ready to adopt this innovative initiative.

Community Development Strategy

1. Educate and Inspire
2. Collaborate with Early Adopters
3. Launch an Interactive Platform
4. Create Pre-Launch Incentives
5. Ensure Transparency

Cultural and Heritage Preservation

• Rural regions often house unique traditions, architecture, and histories at risk of vanishing due to depopulation.
• Revitalization efforts help celebrate and protect cultural heritage.

Environmental Benefits

• Eco-friendly redevelopment curtails urban sprawl and promotes green practices, including renewable energy and reforestation.
• Rehabilitated lands can serve as carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots.

Economic Opportunities

• Investment in these areas stimulates local economies through job creation, tourism, and support for small businesses.
• More balanced population distribution alleviates pressure on overcrowded cities.

Enhanced Quality of Life

Embracing a slow-living lifestyle promotes better mental health and deeper connections with nature.

Pueblo DAO’s shared ownership model reduces the financial burden of traditional property ownership, making rural escapes more accessible.

Traditional property ownership can be prohibitively expensive and legally complex. Pueblo DAO addresses these challenges by introducing a shared, blockchain-based model that:

Democratizes Access

• Rather than purchasing properties outright, participants buy tokens representing shared ownership.
• This lowers the financial barrier to entry and allows for broad, inclusive participation.

Empowers Collective Governance

• Token holders gain voting rights and directly influence decisions around property management, expansions, and reinvestments.

Generates Financial Returns

• Properties yield income through bookings, and tokens used for bookings are burned, reducing overall supply and potentially raising token value.
• Token holders benefit from the utility and appreciation of their tokens.

Supports Scalability and Flexibility

• The DAO can sell, replace, or expand properties based on community preferences, staying adaptive to market conditions and evolving user needs.

Locations

• Depopulated or semi-depopulated areas rich in cultural and ecological value.
• Sites chosen for their capacity to provide serene, slow-living experiences.

Key Figures

• Total Houses: 10,000
• Bookable Days per House: 365 days/year for 25 years (9,125 days per house)
• Total Tokens Issued: 91,250,000 (1 token = 1 bookable day)
• Construction Cost per House: €500,000
• Total Project Cost: €5,000,000,000

Token Utility

• Each token grants the holder access to one bookable day in a DAO-managed property.
• Tokens used for bookings are “consumed” and replaced by governance tokens (Voting Tokens).
• Unbooked days are burned, decreasing circulating supply and increasing token scarcity.

Phase 0: Pilot (10 Houses)

• Funding Goal: €5,000,000
• Tokens Issued: 91,250
• Token Allocation:

Phase 1: Expansion in Spain (100 Houses)

• Funding Goal: €50,000,000
• Tokens Issued: 912,500
• Token Allocation: Same distribution model as Phase 0

Phase 2: European Expansion (1,000 Houses)

• Funding Goal: €500,000,000
• Tokens Issued: 9,125,000
• Token Allocation: Same distribution model as Phase 0

Phase 3: Global Expansion (10,000 Houses)

• Funding Goal: €5,000,000,000
• Tokens Issued: 91,250,000
• Token Allocation: Same distribution model as Phase 0