Platform
The localLOOP platform comprises five protocol concepts — two identity layers, a local currency, a community signal mechanism, and a routing cost model — plus city portals that surface local circular economy initiatives.
Early-stage research. All components are lab-demo concepts. There are no active city deployments or public pilots yet.Register interest to be considered for future controlled pilots.
Identity layers
Exchange mechanics
LoopCoin
Node-issued local currency with expiry and decay rules, used to settle material and product transfers between federation peers.
LoopSignal
Community preference signal expressing demand or surplus intent for material categories, informing routing and matching across the federation.
LoopCost
Total routing cost for any transfer: base price plus export and import penalties from LoopSignals plus distance cost — keeping local exchanges cheapest.