Evolution of Professional Networks - Post Linkedin
Platform Name
GuildNet (or) CircleWork (or) *Commons.Network
Tagline: “Where industries are communities, and work builds the future.”
Core Purpose
To connect people and organizations into industry-based, contribution-governed communities that function as marketplaces, governance hubs, and collaboration spaces — replacing the corporate résumé culture of LinkedIn with a transparent, participatory economy.
1. Core Differences from LinkedIn
LinkedInNew PlatformFocus on self-promotion & individual profilesFocus on contribution records and verified impact in communitiesEndless connection requests & spamEntry to communities by application or invitationRecruiter-drivenPeer-driven opportunity matching — work comes from within the communityAttention economyValue economy — tokens/credits earned for tangible contributionsOne massive global networkFederated industry communities with their own governance, treasuries, and rules
2. Key Features
A. Contribution Ledger
Tracks work done, skills shared, projects delivered, governance participation.
Verified by peers or automatically via project management integrations.
Acts as your professional reputation score — not just words on a profile.
B. Industry Communities
Each industry operates like a DAO or cooperative.
Public profiles: sector focus, governance charter, key metrics.
Members join multiple communities based on their skills/interests.
C. Marketplace
Internal: sell services, offer contracts, form consortia for large projects.
External: vetted clients apply to post opportunities — community votes on acceptance.
D. Brand Engagement Portal
Brands apply to interact with the community.
They can:
Sponsor competitions/challenges
Host paid focus groups
License aggregated psychographic insights
All interactions approved by governance and logged transparently.
E. Governance Hub
Proposal system for new rules, projects, or partnerships.
Voting powered by contribution-based tokens (liquid democracy).
Dispute resolution tools with mediation workflows.
F. Knowledge Commons
Industry-specific wiki — living library of best practices, verified data, and open IP.
Curated by members, funded by treasury.
Searchable across industries.
G. Token Economy
Earn tokens for:
Delivering projects
Contributing to governance
Publishing valuable knowledge
Mentoring or training
Tokens redeemable for:
Access to premium tools/resources
Marketplace credits
Revenue share from treasury projects
3. User Journey
Join & Onboard
Verify identity and skills.
State intentions (what you want to give/receive).
Complete trust-building orientation.
Choose Your Communities
Apply to join industry groups that fit your expertise or aspirations.
Contribute & Build Reputation
Take on micro-tasks, join projects, mentor newcomers.
All logged to your ledger automatically.
Access Opportunities
Get matched to projects and contracts inside communities.
Apply for governance roles or resource allocations.
Grow Influence
More contribution → more voting power & access to shared IP/resources.
Diversify
Join cross-industry projects and councils.
4. Why This Works in the Ecosyn Model
Economic Foundation: Marketplace + contribution-based compensation replaces recruitment ads and cold outreach.
Political Foundation: Federated communities = distributed governance, not central platform control.
Social Foundation: Trust & belonging are prerequisites for entry, preventing spam & extraction.
Data Ownership: Members control their data and can collectively license it — platform is facilitator, not owner.
5. Monetization (Without Selling Out)
Community membership fees (scaled to revenue).
Transaction fee on marketplace deals.
Commission on licensed data/insights — shared with members.
White-label tech for external communities.
Premium tool integrations (PM software, analytics, AI assistants).