{"id":1937,"date":"2025-12-02T20:06:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/?page_id=1937"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:29:03","slug":"fractal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/fractal\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Us Build the Future of Democratic Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2025\u201112\u201104 (<a href=\"https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/fractal-dk\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2155\">German translation<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fractal-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fractal Circles platform screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-1979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fractal-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fractal-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fractal-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fractal-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fractal.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The United Awakening \u00b7 Fractal Circles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Us Build the Future of Democratic Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fractal Circles is an open\u2011source platform that lets communities make decisions together \u2013 in small circles that scale to thousands of people.<\/strong> No bosses and no hidden algorithms, just transparent ratings and rotating responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first stable release is out! We are still short on funding. The developers have put several hundreds of hours into the project. Please help us to give some!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2111 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/farm-6.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>\u201cThe Farm Project\u201d \u2013 a self\u2011organised community using Fractal Circles to plan events, share resources and decide together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Fractal Circles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fractal Circles uses fractal organizational structures to support participatory, inclusive decision\u2011making. Instead of a top\u2011down hierarchy, communities meet in interconnected circles where every voice matters and contributions are visible through transparent rating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Already Working<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use the fractal method in real gatherings, community groups and workshops. Our beta platform is live and being tested. People already use Fractal Circles to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan and run self\u2011organised events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share responsibilities and resources fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make decisions that the whole group can stand behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Need Your Support Now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2025\u20132026 is the window where we can move from a working prototype to a stable public tool. We are a small, experienced team, building this as open infrastructure so movements and communities everywhere can use it for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your contribution helps us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue core platform development and backend scaling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the interface and participant experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover server and hosting costs for the coming year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create clear training materials and step\u2011by\u2011step guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support pilot circles in several countries and contexts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current goal: 2,000 \u20ac to complete and harden the first public version of the Fractal Circles platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes This Different<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open source<\/strong> \u2013 Free for everyone, with transparent code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Democratic by design<\/strong> \u2013 Fractal circles with built\u2011in voting and rating systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real\u2011world tested<\/strong> \u2013 Used in live gatherings and community projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated tools<\/strong> \u2013 Video meetings (Fractal Meet), project coordination (Team Goal), and Web App + Telegram integration (Fractal Forum) in one flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blockchain\u2011ready<\/strong> \u2013 Prepared for future on\u2011chain governance and transparent treasuries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations can be more participatory, decisions more inclusive, and communities stronger when everyone has a real voice. Fractal Circles gives groups practical tools to live this in everyday life \u2013 from small teams to global networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us build infrastructure for real democracy, real collaboration and real power to the people.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information, white papers and examples: <a href=\"http:\/\/FractalCircles.org\">FractalCircles.org<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/UniteAwake.com\">UniteAwake.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/shambala.substack.com\">shambala.substack.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-parallax is-light\" style=\"min-height:260px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-903 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/flower.png)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-31c43e514723ba0407e3401088eaae22\"><strong>Make a donation today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-061ce8a08a6aec932d690c716e636287\"><strong>Share the campaign with 8 friends who believe in a fairer future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.msd-card{max-width:420px;margin:20px auto;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e7e7e7;border-radius:12px;font-family:system-ui;color:#111}\n.msd-row{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:12px}\n.msd-input{flex:1;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px}\n.msd-amounts{display:flex;gap:8px}\n.msd-amount-btn{flex:1;padding:10px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #444;background:#fafafa;cursor:pointer;color:#111}\n.msd-amount-btn.active{background:#2563eb !important;color:white;border-color:#1e40af}\n.msd-donate{width:100%;padding:10px;border-radius:8px;border:0;background:#111;color:#fff;cursor:pointer}\n.msd-list{margin-top:12px;font-size:14px}\n.msd-list-item{padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed #eee;display:flex;justify-content:space-between}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"msd-card\" id=\"msd-card\">\n    <div class=\"msd-row\"><input class=\"msd-input\" id=\"msd-name\" placeholder=\"Name\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"msd-row\"><input class=\"msd-input\" id=\"msd-email\" placeholder=\"Email\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"msd-row msd-amounts\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"msd-amount-btn\" data-amount=\"50\">50 \u20ac<\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"msd-amount-btn\" data-amount=\"100\">100 \u20ac<\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"msd-amount-btn\" data-amount=\"200\">200 \u20ac<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"msd-row\"><input class=\"msd-input\" id=\"msd-custom\" placeholder=\"Or enter amount (EUR)\"><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"msd-row\"><button id=\"msd-donate\" class=\"msd-donate\">Donate<\/button><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"msd-list\" id=\"msd-list\">\n        <strong>Latest contributors<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"msd-list-item\">\n                <span>Martin<\/span>\n                <span>2026-04-03 20:59:16 \u2022 50 \u20ac<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"msd-list-item\">\n                <span>Dan<\/span>\n                <span>2026-02-12 18:48:42 \u2022 44 \u20ac<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"msd-list-item\">\n                <span>Heike<\/span>\n                <span>2025-12-20 11:35:04 \u2022 10 \u20ac<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"msd-list-item\">\n                <span>Mikael<\/span>\n                <span>2025-12-20 11:33:49 \u2022 100 \u20ac<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"msd-list-item\">\n                <span>Kim Li<\/span>\n                <span>2025-12-06 10:28:08 \u2022 20 \u20ac<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div style=\"margin-top:20px;\">\n        <div style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;\">\n            Progress: 524 \/ 2000 \u20ac\n        <\/div>\n        <div style=\"width:100%;height:14px;background:#eee;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;\">\n            <div style=\"width:26.2%;height:100%;background:#2563eb;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n    const debug = true;\n    function log(){ if(debug) console.log.apply(console, arguments); 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I have used the fractal method to organise many different events and workshops, both online and on the ground.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2013 Mikael, Developer and Educator<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\">\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"219\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shir3.jpg\" alt=\"Shari\" class=\"wp-image-767\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\"\/>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I joined a gathering in Portugal with Mikael and was surprised how easy it was to create a fully self\u2011organised event using such simple techniques.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2013 Shari, Workshop Participant<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\">\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/adam.jpg\" alt=\"Adam\" class=\"wp-image-272\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/adam.jpg 720w, https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/adam-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/adam-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/uniteawake.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/adam-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Fractal Platform makes it easy to get a common vision from any number of people.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2013 Adam, Volunteer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span class=\"wpecounter\" itemprop=\"interactionCount\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/UserPageVisits\">408<\/span>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025\u201112\u201104 (German translation) The United Awakening \u00b7 Fractal Circles Help Us Build the Future of Democratic Organizations Fractal Circles is an open\u2011source platform that lets communities make decisions together \u2013 in small circles that scale to thousands of people. 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