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Editorial note (added during the Nov 2026 whitepaper/deck consistency review): this section was left blank in the whitepaper V1 source document. The text below is ported from the equivalent “06 — Commercialization Path” slide in the companion pitch deck (Decks/SeedNode Whitepaper EN 7:25.pptx), which restates the same three-phase progression already locked in Roadmap & Milestones. Flagging this for Charlie’s sign-off rather than leaving the page empty or inventing new content.

From perks, to credit, to institutions

Phase 1 — Reputation Display + Perks. Goal: validate that people will show their wallet in exchange for real benefits. Key actions: partner with 2–3 Web3-native merchants/services for discounts, allowlists, and event access. Phase 2 — Uncollateralized DeFi Credit. Goal: prove the score actually predicts repayment behavior. Key actions: integrate with 3Jane / Goldfinch-style protocols; Ring drives real on-chain credit lines. Phase 3 — Real-World Institutions. Goal: let on-chain reputation shape real-world credit terms. Key actions: requires legal structures, licensing, or partner institutions. See Roadmap & Milestones for the full timeline.