Frequently Asked Questions

IKE is more than an acronym; it's a philosophy. An International Keeper of Excellence is anyone who participates in the gratitude economy. By holding and giving IKE, you are not just a user—you are actively seeking out and acknowledging the good in the world. You become a person of excellence yourself because you choose to recognize and reward the talent, achievement, and positive deeds of others, enriching the entire ecosystem.

Anyone, anywhere, for any reason. Gratitude has no limits. The system is designed for you to appreciate excellence in all its forms:

• Artists & Musicians: For a song that moved you or artwork that made you think.
• Content Creators: For a helpful YouTube tutorial, an insightful blog post, or an entertaining podcast.
• Developers & Designers: For creating a beautiful website or a clever open-source tool.
• Service Workers: For the barista who remembers your order or the waiter who provided exceptional service.
• Symbolic Gratitude: You can even thank people who are no longer in your life. Send IKE to the Memorial Well for a lost loved one, or send a Promissory Tip for a first-grade teacher you lost touch with, thanking them in spirit. It's a tangible token for an intangible feeling.

IKE is a real digital asset, also known as a cryptocurrency, on the Algorand blockchain. While its primary purpose is to be a measure of gratitude, it holds value within its ecosystem and can be traded like other digital assets. Our long-term goal is for it to be used for payments and rewards across many platforms.

You can get IKE in a few ways: by receiving them as a thank-you from someone, by completing community tasks in the "Earn" tab of The Gratitude Web (like sharing on social media), or by swapping for them on an Algorand-compatible decentralized exchange (DEX).

IKE is a powerful tool for engagement and monetization. Instead of chasing fleeting "likes," creators can ask for meaningful appreciation.

• Receive Tips: Use the "Creator Toolkit" in the app to get a "Tip me with IKE" button for your website, blog, or social profiles.
• Engage Your Audience: Reward your fans with IKE for leaving comments, sharing your work, or participating in contests.
• Accept as Payment: Designers, developers, and other service providers can choose to be paid in IKE for their work, creating a true peer-to-peer economy.

The Gratitude Web PWA is our first application, or "app." It's the main hub for sending, receiving, and viewing IKE transactions. It's designed to be the primary tool for building our global public record of human excellence.

A PWA is a modern type of web application that delivers an experience similar to a native mobile app. You can access it through your web browser on any device, and you can also "install" it to your phone's home screen for easy access, just like an app from the app store, without needing to download anything.

Yes. By building on the Algorand blockchain, we inherit its institutional-grade security. All transactions are public, verifiable, and cannot be altered once confirmed. You are always in full control of your own funds through your personal, non-custodial wallet (like Pera Wallet).