What is a Founding Member (FM)?

• Definition: An individual, visionary, or early supporter who contributes to the Acorn Nexus project fund by gaining enhanced access to merchant perks, priority onboarding, and influence in the project’s direction.
• Fee: One-time $100 for the first 1,000 FMs (then $1,000 standard). Provides lifetime unlimited access once the platform is built.
• Purpose: Supports restoring ecosystems, ending hunger, and sustainable energy. Initial funds build Rayze (blockchain/AI crowdfunding platform, MVP by 2026).
• Requirements: No strict ethics are required initially; focus on participation to earn enhanced perks, higher referral income, and governance input.
• Onboarding: Once Rayze is built, use the AI interface to browse/claim enhanced perks (e.g., premium discounts, exclusive vouchers). Blockchain ensures transparency.

Project Overview & Benefits for FMs

• Funding Model: Perpetual ecosystem targeting $10B+ from 100M participants via viral referrals.
• Goals: Fund 2,500 carbon-negative facilities: 500 MW clean energy, food for 1.6M people/campus (chicken, fish, beef, veggies), 500K tons CO2 reduction/year/campus. Total impact: Feed 4B people, reduce CO2 emissions by 1.25B tons.
• Benefits for FMs: Lifetime access to enhanced, high-value perks (potentially millions in savings); locks in  50% affiliate fee forever, Founding Member on website with link to bio… projections: 1M FMs and merchants by 2027; early governance influence via DAO.
• How It Works: AI handles searches/bids/feedback (e.g., “Find premium local wellness retreats with exclusive FM perks”). Earn referral income and contribute to the global good with no ongoing costs.

Perk Access Examples

• Restaurants: Exclusive $50 dining voucher for premium establishments; complimentary chef’s tasting menu.
• Service Providers: $300 off first premium service call; priority scheduling and free premium consultation.
• Fitness: Free month of elite personal training; $100 credit toward luxury spa packages.
• Artists/Musicians: VIP access to concerts with backstage passes; 75% off exclusive merch or private sessions.
• Retail: $50 voucher on $200+ purchases at high-end stores; complimentary personalization or VIP shopping events.
• Professionals: Free 60-minute executive consulting session; $300 discount on premium services like legal or financial advice.
• Health/Wellness: $150 voucher for holistic treatments; exclusive buy-one-get-one on premium wellness retreats.
• Customization: Tailor via AI; lifetime access drives amplified savings/inclusion.