Easyswap is the first web service marketplace based on Local Exchange Trading Systems (LETS). It was launched on October 29th 2008 with the aim to offer a different approach other than market economy. This initiative has been undertaken in Switzerland by an association supported by the city of Lausanne.
Users can exchange goods and services with a fake currency, “the swap” as it named. As a referential point : 1 swap = 1 CHF (the local currency). There are three ways to obtain money :
Easyswap promotes the availability of free time through the sale of services and allows people to sell their unused goods. Due to its nature, the web service works at a local-range. If it succeeds in the future, Easyswap will be available in other countries.
Users can exchange goods and services with a fake currency, “the swap” as it named. As a referential point : 1 swap = 1 CHF (the local currency). There are three ways to obtain money :
- You can sponsor a friend (30 swaps)
- You can sell goods and services (a price that you set)
- You can receive it through your company if it sponsors Easyswap (apart of the amount shared between employees)
Easyswap promotes the availability of free time through the sale of services and allows people to sell their unused goods. Due to its nature, the web service works at a local-range. If it succeeds in the future, Easyswap will be available in other countries.
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