Easyswap
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Easyswap is a Switzerland-based on-line local exchange trading system (LETS) platform featuring geolocation data as well as a complementary currency.
History
[edit]Easyswap began[when?] as an initiative of the city of Lausanne, Switzerland, to reduce social problems such as long-term unemployment and social exclusion.[1]
A working group, made up of welfare recipients recruited by the city's social services department, came up with the idea of a web-based project modeled on local exchange trading systems (LETS).[2] Their project was to serve two purposes: promote social inclusion by nurturing contacts between different societal groups and encourage the sustainable consumption of consumer goods.[3]
Administered by an eponymous non profit association, easyswap.org was officially launched in October, 2008.[4]
In August 2011, a version of the easyswap platform was developed for the University of Lausanne.[5]
The Swap
[edit]The swap is a virtual, complementary currency in use on the easyswap platform. The swap has a "theoretical value" of one Swiss franc[6] and cannot be bought or sold using any other currency.[7] Its value is determined by individual members who are free to set their own prices.[8]
Swap 'n' roll
[edit]The easyswap platform uses an open source technology based on PHP5 Zend Framework developed and maintained by Swap 'n' roll.[citation needed]
Other open source LETS platforms include Cyclos, WebLETS and Cclite.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Editorial (October 29, 2008). "Les biens et les compétences s'échangent sur Easyswap". 24 Heures. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ^ Pilet, François (October 30, 2008). "L'échange de services perce sur le Net". Le Temps. Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ Meyer, Guillaume (October 30, 2008). "A Lausanne, une monnaie internet signe le retour de l'économie de troc". Agefi (Switzerland). Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ Monnier, Philippe D. (February 27, 2009). "Le troc remis au goût du jour". PME Magazine. Retrieved 17 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Despont, Aurélie (September 12 – October 9, 2011). "Prêt à partager?" (PDF). Uniscope. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ Pilet, François (October 30, 2008). "L'échange de services perce sur le Net". Le Temps. Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ Meyer, Guillaume (October 30, 2008). "A Lausanne, une monnaie internet signe le retour de l'économie de troc". Agefi (Switzerland). Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ Crivelli, Marie-Antoinette (November 2, 2008). "Comment s'enrichir sans jamais toucher un seul franc!". Le Matin. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.