![image-8.png](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmYM35sxU19pVpFw2iVqskycKNGdYEsdSBGTBFFnsscQGP) # The [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) platform [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) is an Ethereum-built platform, It is a community in which a group of individuals and organizations with a common interest come together to create a platform that enables other communities to thrive and achieve their set goals in the best possible ways. For every community, there is a culture and [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) is not an exception. ![Screenshot from 2018-10-09 04-59-01.png](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmdJKXXZFRH534d4aeY9iuNz79Jy1Giun393HebftQeWKy) [Source](https://nativeproject.one/project) Since the [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) platform is focused on communities, It will be of great interest to also know what a community is and it’s likely challenges ## Communities and possible challenges ![Screenshot from 2018-10-09 06-32-13.png](https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmTdEhqHkXLWwDw8pczgPo38RJ5RrnGWphJ72CssMFjYvW) [Source](https://steemit.com/crypto/@originalworks/1100-steem-sponsored-writing-contest-native) A community is a group of people with common interest coming together to achieve their common goal in a faster and better ways, there are also possible challenges which can be faced by such communities these may include but not limited to - **leadership**: for every community if the leadership is not properly structured with proper guidelines for them to follow, the community might find it difficult to thrive as most of the decisions will be based on personal interests. - **Membership**: not all communities are accessible globally and at such an individual with a particular interest might be denied the opportunity to join a community matching his or her interest even though such a community is available somewhere and the individual might not also have the resources to set up such a community locally. - **Funding**: the financial aspect of a community is a very critical part as most communities will have the interest of also building projects ### The [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) Strategy to overcome these challenges to ensure that the communities thrive ### case study [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) - **Leadership**: the leadership structure of the native community is so well organized that each member from the top to the least has it’s set guidelines of the rights and limits to what can be done, this ensures that every member at every stage is focus on same set of interests ### The structure: > **Curators:** > * The administrators of [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) communities > * Have the deepest knowledge of the community’s initial vision > * Are a filter to ensure only beneficial content is added for members to view and vote on > * Approve or deny work created by community members > **Members:** > * Members join communities with values, interests and goals they care about > * Membership grants these individuals certain rights > * Members make crucial decisions regarding capital deployment and community direction > * Members have the power to replace Curators > * Members can join multiple communities **membership:** to join the [native](https://nativeproject.one/) platform, all the user needs to do is to visit the [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) platform, and purchase the [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) token (NTV) using the Brave browser and a Metamask wallet, you can also convert your [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) token to the token value of a community of your interest this will enable you to join such community by purchasing their tokens. With this strategy of [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) you can easily join a community of your interest with distance restrictions all you need is just to purchase the tokens of that community and join. **Funding:** The funding aspect of a community is done in a very unique way in [Native](https://nativeproject.one/), once you join a community you will be able to; - Vote on issues that are important to you - Decide and support which projects will be funded - Earn tokens by completing tasks for the community By voting for the topics of your community you are also improving the reputation of the community also you are able to make strategic decisions on which projects to be funded. And finally when you complete tasks for your community you get rewarded with the community tokens and at the same time the community’s overall value goes up. ### Communities currently available on [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) > [Native](https://nativeproject.one/) Launched with 6 Pilot Communities: > * **Earth Guardians is a Boulder**, Colorado based non-profit that engages young people in programs to empower and amplify their voice, specifically around environmental justice. > * **Imaginal Films is a community of conscious film enthusiasts:** filmmakers, viewers, and founders convened in one digital ecosystem to collectively develop, produce and distribute conscious films. > * **SDG Futures** is a decentralized and distributed communities and technology stack for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). > *** Peace Accelerators** is a New-York-based non-profit that is committed to accelerating the spread of global peace by using a community-driven, tech-centric, and future-forward perspective to devise solutions that leverage emergent technologies for the betterment of humanity. > * **DOLO **is a decentralized open learning organization working to iterate towards a future of smart education that is more open, agile, and rewarding for all stakeholders. > * **The Rick & Morty Crew** is a collective of fans committed to embracing all things wubalubadubdub!” ### How to use [Native](https://nativeproject.one/): - Find a community of your interest - purchase the community’s tokens or convert you native token to the community’s token to join. - Create and support your community’s projects - help improve your community by voting on important topics - complete tasks and earn money while your community’s overall value goes up **Get to know more about [Native](https://nativeproject.one/)** - [Native Platform](https://app.nativeproject.one/?utm_source=steem&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=contest) - [Native Website](https://nativeproject.one/?utm_source=steem&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=contest) [Native WhitePaper](https://drive.google.com/file/d/13vedYkjzF-HpcC9I_JO6683bWls_uj4W/view) [Native Medium](https://medium.com/native-token) - [Native Telegram](https://telegram.me/nativeproject) - [Native Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/NativeProject/) - [Native Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/nativeprotocol/) - [Native Twitter](https://twitter.com/nativeproject_) - [Native YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcezcAqMj48yFkXQDUZzOGQ) This contest was organized by @originalworks. You can participate in the contest by [clicking here.](https://steemit.com/crypto/@originalworks/1100-steem-sponsored-writing-contest-native) native2018