A New Way to Support
Nonprofit Organizations
The Olive Branch Network uses blockchain technology to create a new way for people to support nonprofit organizations while participating in a financial network.
See How It Works ↓What is the Olive Branch Network?
The Olive Branch Network is a blockchain-based protocol designed to create ongoing funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations.
Each participating nonprofit has its own pool within the protocol. Supporters choose which organization they want to support and participate through that nonprofit's pool.
As rewards are generated, a portion goes to the participant and a portion is automatically directed to the nonprofit organization.
A Simple Idea
You do not need to understand cryptocurrency to understand the basic model.
A Supporter
A person chooses to participate in the Olive Branch Network.
Chooses a Nonprofit
They select the nonprofit organization they want their participation to support.
Rewards Are Generated
The protocol distributes rewards according to rules built directly into its smart contracts.
Both Benefit
The participant receives rewards while a portion is directed to the nonprofit.
The simplest way to think about it:
people participate in the network, earn rewards, and help generate
funding for an organization they care about at the same time.
Why does this use crypto?
Blockchain allows the rules of the Olive Branch Network to be built directly into software.
These programs are called smart contracts. They operate on a public blockchain and automatically follow predetermined rules.
Instead of the Olive Branch Network manually calculating and distributing every reward, the protocol itself can determine how rewards are distributed.
This makes the system more transparent, verifiable, and less dependent on any single organization controlling how it operates.
Transparent
Activity on the blockchain can be publicly verified.
Automatic
Smart contracts execute the protocol's rules.
Programmable
Funding mechanisms can be built directly into software.
Verifiable
Participants can independently verify activity on the network.
Every nonprofit pool begins the same way.
When a new nonprofit pool is created, it is seeded with 1,000,000 OBN.
This initial seed gives every nonprofit a starting position within the protocol and allows the pool to begin participating in the network's reward system.
Most importantly, the seed is standardized. A nonprofit cannot increase or decrease the size of its initial seeded position.
This protects the economics of the system by preventing organizations from changing their own starting position in an attempt to gain an advantage over other nonprofit pools.
Equal Starting Point
Each nonprofit pool begins with the same initial seed.
Fixed Position
The nonprofit cannot increase or decrease its seeded stake.
Protects the Economics
Keeping the seed fixed helps prevent nonprofits from gaming the protocol's economic structure.
A few words you may hear
The terminology may be unfamiliar. The ideas don't have to be.
Blockchain
A shared digital record that allows transactions and software activity to be publicly verified.
Smart Contract
Software on a blockchain that automatically follows predetermined rules.
OBN
The digital asset used within the Olive Branch Network protocol.
Staking
Depositing OBN into a nonprofit pool to participate in the protocol and generate rewards.
Wallet
A digital account used to hold, receive, and interact with blockchain assets.
On-Chain
Something recorded or executed directly on the blockchain, where it can be independently verified.
What should nonprofits understand?
Blockchain creates new possibilities, but organizations should also understand the responsibilities and risks that come with using digital assets.
Digital Asset Values Can Change
OBN is a digital asset. Its market value can increase or decrease, and participation does not guarantee a particular dollar amount of funding.
Wallet Security Matters
Blockchain wallets must be managed securely. Organizations should establish clear internal procedures for access and custody.
Transactions Are Different
Blockchain transactions are generally irreversible, making careful wallet management especially important.
This Is Emerging Technology
The Olive Branch Network uses relatively new financial and blockchain technology. Organizations should evaluate whether participation is appropriate for them.
Interested in the Olive Branch Network?
We want nonprofit organizations to understand the protocol before deciding whether participation makes sense for them.
Learn
Review this introduction and familiarize yourself with the basic model.
Talk With Us
Meet directly with Olive Branch Network over Zoom to discuss the protocol and ask questions.
Schedule a conversation →Complete the Onboarding Form
If the protocol makes sense for your organization, provide the information needed for onboarding.
Open nonprofit onboarding form →Pool Creation
Once onboarding is complete, an approved nonprofit can be added to the Olive Branch Network with its own seeded pool.
Could the Olive Branch Network
make sense for your organization?
You don't need to understand everything about crypto before speaking with us. Our goal is to make the technology and its potential use understandable.