CED (Capacity Exchange DAO) – User Guide

Overview of CED

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Overview of CED

About CED - Exchange Skills, Knowledge and Experience Across Various Domains

Capacity Exchange DAO (CED) is a global platform that enables people to exchange skills, knowledge, and experience across multiple domains through 1-1 connection sessions.

Based on the TECD connection model, CED operates as a two-way platform where any user can be a Service Provider in one session and a Service User in another.

CED organizes all exchanges into diverse categories such as Personal Development; Educational & Academic Support; Business & Professional Connections; Creative Collaboration; Social & Cultural Exchange; Social Impact & Volunteering; Technology & Digital Literacy; Hobbies, Crafts & Culinary Arts; Mind Sports & Cognitive Development; and Psychology, Mental Health & Spiritual.

CED remains committed to listening and learning from our users. As their needs evolve, we will continuously expand our categories to create a richer, more diverse space for exchanging.

Join CED as a Guide and/or an Explorer

One of the unique features of CED is that you don't have to choose just one role.

Most members participate as both Guides and Explorers, depending on what they want to learn or share.

Role	What You Do
Explorer	Learn from experienced Guides through personalized one-on-one sessions.
Guide	Share your expertise by hosting live sessions and helping others achieve their learning goals.

You can enable one role or both within your account, giving you the flexibility to learn in one subject while guiding others in another.

Join CED as an Explorer

Explorers join CED to learn from people with real-world knowledge and experience. Whether you're preparing for university, advancing your career, improving your communication skills, exploring a new interest, or tackling a challenge in another field, CED connects you with someone who has already been there.

During the July–August 2026 pilot, every Explorer receives two complimentary Sessions to experience CED before deciding whether to continue.

What You’ll Receive

Benefit	Description
Two Complimentary Pilot Sessions	Experience CED through two free one-on-one Sessions with verified Guides.
Personalized Learning	Discuss your own goals, challenges, and questions in a conversation tailored to your needs.
Verified Guides	View each Guide's verified expertise level and profile before booking a Session.
Flexible Scheduling	Learn whenever it fits your schedule. There are no fixed classes or long-term commitments.
AI Assistance	Receive help with onboarding, reminders, device setup, and Session preparation.
Join Anywhere	Participate from your phone, tablet, or computer.

How an Explorer Session Works

Browse available Subjects and choose a Session that interests you.
Select a convenient time and briefly describe what you'd like to learn.
The Guide confirms your booking.
Join the live Session through CED.
Share your feedback after the Session to help improve the community experience.

Join CED as a Guide

Guides are community members who share their knowledge, skills, and lived experience through personalized one-on-one Sessions. Expertise can come from academic study, professional work, entrepreneurship, volunteering, creative practice, or personal experience. If your knowledge can help someone else grow, CED provides a trusted platform for you to share it.

Why Become a Guide?

Benefit	Description
Share Your Expertise	Help others learn through meaningful conversations built around your experience.
Earn as a Service Provider	After completing the pilot requirements, eligible Guides receive US$6 for each completed Session (paid monthly in cryptocurrency).
Flexible Participation	Host Sessions whenever your schedule allows. There are no minimum hours or fixed commitments.
Verified Expertise	Your verified expertise level is displayed on your profile, helping Explorers make informed decisions.
Build Professional Skills	Strengthen your communication, mentoring, and teaching abilities through real conversations.
AI Assistance	Receive support with device set-up and technical support.

Becoming a Guide

Step	What Happens
1. Register	Choose the Guide role and select the Subjects you'd like to share.
2. Verification	Upload your certificate(s) or qualification(s). The CED team reviews your submission and confirms your expertise level.
3. Volunteer Sessions	Successfully completed two volunteer Sessions with Explorers.
4. Become a Service Provider	After completing the volunteer requirement, your account becomes eligible for paid Sessions.
5. Earn for Your Contributions	After successfully completing two volunteer Sessions and becoming a verified Service Provider, receive the current pilot payment of US$6 for each completed Session (paid monthly in cryptocurrency).

Expertise Levels & Session Duration

CED uses a transparent expertise framework so Explorers understand the qualifications of every Guide before booking.

Guide Level	Qualification	Typical Session Duration
Level 4	Doctorate or equivalent expertise	20 minutes
Level 3	Master's degree	30 minutes
Level 2	Bachelor's degree	40 minutes
Level 1	Short-term certificate or equivalent qualification	50 minutes

Session duration reflects the Guide's verified expertise level rather than the value of the Session itself. A highly experienced Guide may require less time to address a question effectively, while newer Guides may benefit from longer conversations.

How to Join CED

Current CED Call

CED Call is an open community invitation to join CED as a Guide, an Explorer, or both. Through live one-on-one Sessions, members exchange knowledge, build meaningful cross-cultural connections, and help shape the future of the CED learning ecosystem.

For complete information, including participation details, eligibility, and the registration process, please refer to the full CED Call page below.

Click to view full page: Current CED Call

How Learning Happens

Every CED Session is a live, one-on-one online conversation between a Guide and an Explorer. Unlike traditional online courses, Sessions focus on practical questions, real experiences, and personalized guidance.

Each Session includes:

A clearly defined learning topic.
A verified Guide with relevant expertise.
Live conversation through video.
AI-assisted device set-up and technical support.
Flexible participation from anywhere.

Standard Session durations are 20, 30, 40, or 50 minutes, depending on the Guide's verified expertise level and the type of Session offered. If both participants agree, Sessions may be extended beyond the scheduled duration.

App Installation

CED App supports both mobile phones and iPads.
+ Minimum Android requirement: Android 8
+ Minimum iOS requirement: iOS 15.5

Support & Contact

For more information or support related to the CED, please reach out to us via [email protected].

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