Find Your People, Anywhere in the World

Bridge the gap between you and your home community. Whether you've just moved to a new city or have been abroad for years — find your people.

Listen: How Diaspora Nearby Works

The Dual Geographic Identity: Living Between Two Worlds

Connect two worlds: where you come from and where you live today. Your dual identity anchors your network, unlocks nearby connections, and directs community wealth back home.

Home Geography (Roots)

Your Roots & Heritage
  • Home City (ex.): Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Arusha
  • Home Country (ex.): Tanzania
  • Home Continent (ex.): Africa

Host Geography (Presence)

Where You Live & Work Today
  • Host City (ex.): Dallas-Fort Worth, London, Toronto, Dubai
  • Host Country (ex.): United States, United Kingdom, Canada, UAE
  • Host Continent (ex.): North America, Europe, Asia, Australia

The Core Diaspora Journeys

Whether moving across cities or continents, your dual identity keeps you anchored.

Expats & Diplomats

Moving for work or postings. Stay connected to your roots while building trusted professional circles in your new city.

Students & Researchers

Starting at a new university. Find housing, mentors, and friends who share your language and culture.

Travellers & Digital Nomads

Exploring new places or working remotely. Meet trusted peers nearby for advice, co-working, and peer homestays.

Refugees & Immigrant Families

Settling into a new home. Access emergency mutual support, preserve your heritage, and help fund your home community.

Returning Diaspora & Repatriates

Preparing to return home after years or decades abroad. Carry your verified trust with you, unlock Home DDI member loans, and invest safely back home without starting from zero.

Community Leaders & Admins

Leading WhatsApp or cultural groups. Transition your community to a sovereign network, govern local community treasuries, and qualify for elected, salaried council leadership.

"Also Lived In" — Honoring Your Global Journey Your journey spans more than two places. Add past cities and countries you've called home to keep active ties and emergency notifications across every community you belong to.
Build Your Dual Profile

The Diaspora Experience: Every Journey Belongs

Expats, diplomats, students, travellers, nomads, refugees, and immigrants — all these are an essential part of the diaspora experience. Diaspora is not strictly defined by crossing national borders: whenever someone has a home city (such as Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, or Arusha) but lives in another city or region, either temporarily or permanently, they are living the diaspora experience. Diaspora Nearby bridges this distance, connecting you with your home community wherever life takes you.

Expats
Career relocators
Diplomats
Foreign service
Students
Scholars & researchers
Travellers
Explorers & visitors
Nomads
Remote workers
Refugees
Safety & solidarity
Immigrants
Settled families

Everyday Social & Nearby Connection Features

Real-time tools to meet, chat, and organize with community members wherever you live or travel.

Nearby Discovery

See members from your homeland living nearby with privacy-first location matching.

Proximity Notifications

Get alerted when community members are near you so you never miss a chance to connect in person.

Connect & Chat

Start conversations instantly with direct text, voice notes, photos, and video messages.

Family Relationships

Link parents, siblings, and extended family into dedicated group chats that keep bonds strong across borders.

Grassroots Gatherings

Host private meetups with fellow members. When you meet in person for an hour or more, both host and guests earn 1,000 DSP.

Venue Events & Festivals

Discover local festivals and meetups. Automatic check-in seamlessly rewards attendees with 1,000 DSP.

Community Radio

Tune into live homeland radio stations and stay connected to local voices, wherever you are in the world.

Community Group Chats

Join local diaspora channels with rich media, polls, and announcements to organize community activities.

Your Trust is Your Multiplier

Trust is earned, not bought. Real members verify each other in person and through everyday interactions. Complete the 6 Base Proof of Humanity milestones to automatically unlock 7,000 real on-chain $DIASPORA tokens on Base, peer hosting, marketplace services, and community voting rights (with Milestone 7 deferred post-genesis).

6 Base Milestones
7,000 $DIASPORA on Base
1–100 Trust Slider

Proof of Humanity (PoH) — 6 Base Milestones & Post-Genesis Mutual Aid

Complete the six base steps to verify your identity with peers and unlock your 7,000 on-chain $DIASPORA Genesis distribution directly to your smart wallet.

Live Location Transparency

Keep your live location active to earn 10,000 DSP and 10 PCT. Must remain enabled to participate in token distributions.

Profile Completion

Complete all 10 profile details to earn 10,000 DSP and 10 PCT, unlocking marketplace and service listings.

In-Person QR Exchanges

Scan QR codes in person with 10 members for 10,000 DSP and 10 PCT (plus 1,000 DSP for each scan beyond 10).

Family Circle

Connect and chat with 10 verified family members to earn 10,000 DSP and 10 PCT.

Friend Circle

Connect and chat with 10 verified friends to earn 10,000 DSP and 10 PCT.

Peer Verification

Have 10 verified connections vouch for your profile details to earn 10,000 DSP and 10 PCT.

Ubuntu Emergency Fund (Deferred Post-Genesis)

Contribute to the mutual catastrophe protection pool to earn 10,000 DSP and 10 PCT. Deferred post-genesis so new members can access Genesis distribution upfront; required before requesting emergency aid.

Beyond Genesis — Growing Your Trust Score

Your reputation evolves continuously through community slider ratings, longevity, and active economic transactions.

Community Trust Ratings

Earn 1 PCT for every 10 net positive community vouches. Members stake DSP on their ratings, ensuring genuine accountability.

Longevity & Participation

Earn 1 PCT every 100 active days and 1 PCT every 10 completed marketplace transactions. Reputation compounds organically over time.

The Trust Slider — Back the People You Believe In

Long-press any message to rate a member from 1 to 100. First-time ratings award 1,000 DSP to both you and the recipient. Backing high-trust peers earns rewards; backing dishonest actors risks your stake.

Score 1–10 — Flag Dishonesty

Your 1,000 DSP is staked as collateral against dishonesty. You earn rewards if others agree, and lose your stake if the claim is unfounded.

Score 11–90 — Standard Rating

A neutral interaction rating. Earn your 1,000 DSP immediately with zero collateral locked and zero ongoing risk.

Score 91–100 — Back Trusted Peers

Your 1,000 DSP is staked to publicly endorse them. Earn ongoing rewards as other members vouch for them too.

Earn Passive DSP by Backing Integrity Early

When you vouch for honest members early, you earn DSP every time the community agrees and vouches for them. Backing the wrong person drains your stake, ensuring total accountability.

Consensus Reward: 100 DSP

Agreeing votes reward existing backers 100 DSP each, while conflicting votes deduct 100 DSP. Reputation is validated collectively.

Stake Reaches Zero → Vouch Removed

If opposing community votes drain your stake to 0, the protocol automatically removes your vouch.

Net Trust Impact

Every 10 net positive vouches awards 1 PCT point; net negative vouches deduct points.

Exit Anytime — Stake Refunded

Slide your rating back to Standard Trust (11–90) at any time to immediately reclaim your remaining DSP.

Why It Matters

Most vouch systems are empty words. Diaspora Nearby stakes real points on trust, making endorsements authentic and valuable:

  • Spot high-trust peers early: Collect recurring 100 DSP rewards as others confirm your vouch.
  • Public integrity: Staking on credible leaders and peers strengthens your own community standing.
  • Maximize token conversion: Higher PCT unlocks up to 100% token conversion at every Token Distribution Event.
  • Complete flexibility: Withdraw your stake anytime by sliding back below 91.

TDE Efficiency Gates

Your PCT (Proof of Community Trust) score determines how efficiently your DSP converts to $DIASPORA during Token Distribution Events (TDE).

PCT Score Efficiency Status
91 - 100 100% Full Conversion
11 - 90 1:1 Map 1% per PCT point
0 - 10 0% No Conversion

From Connection to Liquid Asset in 3 Steps

You don't buy your way in — you earn your way in through real community participation.

1. Connect

Find diaspora members nearby, build family circles, and verify peers through in-person QR exchanges.

2. Earn DSP

Every interaction—connections, vouches, events, and transactions—mints Diaspora Social Points off-chain.

3. Convert at TDE

At each Token Distribution Event, your DSP converts to liquid $DIASPORA on Base at your trust rate.

Two Systems, One Journey

DSP and $DIASPORA tokens work hand in hand. Earn points through daily activity, then convert them into liquid on-chain assets.

Diaspora Social Points (DSP)

  • Off-chain social activity score
  • Earned through daily community interactions
  • Matched 1:1 into community treasuries
  • Converts to tokens during distribution events
TDE Conversion
$DIASPORA

$DIASPORA Token

  • Liquid crypto asset on Ethereum Base
  • Held in your self-custodial smart wallet
  • Accepted across travel, stays, and marketplace
  • Fully transparent and verifiable on Basescan

Collective Protection for Our Diaspora Community

Built on the African principle of Ubuntu — "I am because we are." A member-funded safety net ensuring no diaspora member ever faces a crisis alone.

$100 / Year Mutual Aid
24h Relief (Up to $50k)
Community Vote ($50k+)

How It Works & Governance

Members contribute $100 in $DIASPORA annually directly to an on-chain treasury. The fund is governed by elected Community Secretaries across your home and host locations.

Standard Tier (Up to $1,000) Rapid review and relief for urgent local micro-emergencies and immediate member assistance.
Fast-Track (Up to $50,000) Your host town secretary and host country secretary can authorize up to $50,000 within 24 hours.
Community Vote (> $50,000) Amounts exceeding $50,000 require a 48-hour community vote by high-trust members (91+ PCT) with a 51%+ majority.

Support Areas

Four core safety nets funded by the Ubuntu pool to protect diaspora members worldwide.

Medical Emergency

Urgent financial aid for surgeries, emergency hospitalization, or critical health crises abroad.

Legal Aid

Emergency legal defense for wrongful detention, immigration crises, or urgent consular needs.

Bereavement Support

Assistance with funeral expenses, emergency family travel, and bereavement care during painful moments.

Repatriation

Travel support to safely return members or their remains home with community care and dignity.

Our Principles

Guiding values behind the transparent management and distribution of mutual emergency funds.

Secretary Managed

Managed by locally elected Community Secretaries across your home and host locations for fast, accountable decisions.

Full Transparency

All contributions, votes, and disbursements are recorded publicly on-chain for the community to see.

Solidarity, Not Profit

100% of contributions go directly toward member aid—no profit margins, shareholders, or insurance fees.

Global Reach

Wherever you travel, live, or work in the world, the diaspora community stands behind you.

Important Distinction

This is a voluntary community mutual aid fund, not an insurance policy. Disbursements are decided by elected secretaries and democratic community votes based on available resources.

The Engine of Localized Economic Sovereignty

Every DSP-earning activity automatically funds 7 community treasuries—from your local city and country to your continent and global reserve. These treasuries build collective wealth governed entirely by members.

7 Community Treasuries
1:1 Protocol Match
Home & Host Support

Automatic Allocation

Whenever you earn DSP, 70% of matching DSP is automatically split across 7 community treasuries for your home and host locations.

Dual Geography Support

You fund treasuries back home and where you live now. An expat from Arusha living in Dallas builds wealth for both communities simultaneously.

Local Investment Pools

Treasury funds are deployed for small business loans, cultural spaces, and ancestral development through democratic member voting.

Community Trust Multiplier

Community treasuries convert to on-chain tokens at the average trust score (CPCT) of their active members during distribution events.

The Ubuntu Protocol: 1:1 Community Match

Driven by the philosophy of "I am because we are". For every 1 DSP you earn, 1 matching DSP is created: 70% to community treasuries, 10% to founders, 10% to liquidity, and 10% permanently burned.

70%
10%
10%
10%
Community Treasuries — 7 allocations × 10% (70%)
Founders & Development Team (10%)
Liquidity Treasury (10%)
Permanent Protocol Burn (10%)
Global Reserve 1 unit
Home Country
City 1 unit
Country 1 unit
Continent 1 unit
Host Country
City 1 unit
Country 1 unit
Continent 1 unit

Each unit = 10% of matching DSP across 7 community treasuries (70%): Global Reserve (funds community operations, pays council salaries, and subsidizes legacy remittance fees for zero-fee value transfers), Town & Country Treasuries (powers DDI member loans), and Continental Treasuries (100% sovereign bond engine for platform revenue & institutional backing).

Disclaimer: In specific three-tier countries (such as the United States and approximately 22 federal countries with state or provincial systems), matched DSP is split 50/50 (0.5 unit each) with their location between city and country like state or province.

Your Community, Your Rules

Diaspora Nearby puts true democratic power in your hands. No central authority dictates treasury spending—communities decide through transparent voting.

Elected Leadership Council

Each community elects 4 officials—President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Council Member—to govern funds and lead the local Chamber of Commerce.

Direct Community Voting

Simple Yay, Nay, or Abstain voting (>50% majority) to elect leaders, with ongoing accountability tracked by member trust scores.

Real-Time Transparency

Every ballot, nomination, and vote tally is displayed publicly in real time within your community chat.

Merit-Based Eligibility

Candidates must complete all 7 Proof of Humanity milestones, have 100+ active days, and maintain a 91+ PCT trust score.

Turn Your Trust into Value.

Connect with people from your home country nearby. Every interaction earns Diaspora Social Points (DSP) that convert to real crypto for you and your community.

Epoch 1 Progress
Verify on-chain
Pre-Minted 1,000,000 $DIASPORA
Community DSP Earned —
Members —
0% Genesis: 1M DSP
Interactive Estimator

How Much Value Can You Generate?

Adjust the sliders to see how your community participation turns into off-chain DSP and on-chain $DIASPORA.

10 members
5 interactions
$250
Social Points (DSP) 75,250 DSP Minted off-chain as you participate
On-Chain Base Tokens 7,000 $DIASPORA Minted on Base upon PoH completion
Community Treasury Match 75,250 DSP 1:1 match to home & host treasuries
Projected Trust Score 77 PCT 77% TDE token conversion rate

Proof of Social Activity (PSA) Rewards Directory

Every meaningful connection between verified members earns rewards for both you and your community treasuries.

Bi-Directional Social & Economic Rewards
Every interaction earns DSP for both you and your community peers
QR Scan (11+)
1,000 DSP
Vouch for Trust (Both)
1,000 DSP each
Grassroots Gathering (>60m)
1,000 DSP each
Venue Event Check-In
1,000 DSP each
Marketplace Transaction
$1 = 1 DSP
New DM Conversation (Both)
100 DSP each
Community Post
100 DSP
Message Sent (Both in DMs)
10 DSP each
In-App Share (Both)
100 DSP each
External Share
100 DSP
Link Opened (Both)
10 DSP each
Content Reactions (Both)
10 DSP each
Profile Updates
10 DSP
Daily Check-in
10 DSP
Explore Features
10 DSP
Create Local Event
1,000 DSP
Booking (Flight/Stay/Car)
1,000 DSP
Host a Traveler
1,000 DSP
Travel Review
100 DSP
Travel Wishlist Save
10 DSP
10-Day Sharing Streak
1,000 DSP
100-Day Sharing Streak
10,000 DSP

Accountability & Automated Penalties

Automated protocol deductions: 1,000 DSP per infraction. 10 infractions forfeits 1 PCT point.

Chat Spam / Unsolicited Ads
-1,000 DSP (-1 PCT per 10 reports)
Event & Gathering No-Show
-1,000 DSP (-1 PCT per 10 absences)
Missed Governance Vote
-1,000 DSP (-1 PCT per 10 missed votes)
Host Booking Cancellation
-1,000 DSP (-1 PCT per 10 cancellations)
Expired Order Fulfillment
-1,000 DSP (-1 PCT per 10 unfulfilled)
Late DDI Loan Repayment
-1,000 DSP (-1 PCT per 10 missed cycles)
Peer Verification Revoked
-1,000 DSP (-1 PCT per 10 retractions)
Location Disabled at TDE
Burn 10k DSP (10 PCT Forfeited)

The 10-Epoch Scaling Model & The Great Reset

The protocol operates on a transparent 3-step cycle across 10 progressive scaling epochs:

1. TGE (Generation)

1 per Epoch

Pre-mints and locks that epoch's $DIASPORA on Base blockchain, guaranteeing 100% on-chain backing before distribution begins.

2. TDE (Distribution)

10 Releases per Epoch

Every 10% milestone of distributed DSP triggers token distribution into your wallet based on your trust score.

3. The Great Reset

Epoch Completion

When an epoch completes, off-chain DSP resets to 0 while members keep all on-chain tokens and trust scores, launching the next 10x epoch.

The 10 Progressive Scaling Epochs

From Genesis 10 members to 10 billion global citizens, each epoch expands supply and membership by 10x.

1
DSP Trigger: 1M
10 Members
1M $DIASPORA
Verify on Basescan
2
DSP Trigger: 10M
100 Members
10M $DIASPORA
3
DSP Trigger: 100M
1,000 Members
100M $DIASPORA
4
DSP Trigger: 1B
10,000 Members
1B $DIASPORA
5
DSP Trigger: 10B
100,000 Members
10B $DIASPORA
6
DSP Trigger: 100B
1M Members
100B $DIASPORA
7
DSP Trigger: 1T
10M Members
1T $DIASPORA
8
DSP Trigger: 10T
100M Members
10T $DIASPORA
9
DSP Trigger: 100T
1B Members
100T $DIASPORA
10
DSP Trigger: 1QD
10B Members
1QD $DIASPORA

Community Capital, Not Bank Capital

Community treasuries are active capital for investment, not idle savings. Members decide how funds are deployed through democratic community votes.

10% Token Collateral
51% Local / 67% National Vote
Up to $1M+ Project Capital

Member-Owned Capital

100% Member Equity

All Town and Country DDI funds are loans to members (individual or pooled groups). Borrowing members who put up the 10% collateral in $DIASPORA own and operate their funded businesses, real estate, and ventures, and owe the loan.

The platform imposes no technical restrictions on how funds are used—the community approves loan applications through democratic voting.

Host Town & Home Town DDI (Up to $1,000,000)

Members or groups can access up to $1,000,000 for local businesses, property, or education by pledging 10% collateral in $DIASPORA. Requires a 91+ PCT score and 51%+ local community approval.

10% Collateral & Pooling

Pledge 10% collateral in $DIASPORA individually or as a pooled group to access up to $1,000,000 in community financing.

51% Local Community Vote

Decisions are approved by 51%+ of local community members in a 10-day voting window with a 10-voter quorum.

DEX Buyback on Repayment

Loan repayments execute open-market buybacks on the DEX, directly strengthening $DIASPORA token value.

Host Country & Home Country Member Loans ($1,000,000+)

Large-scale member loans voted on by the community—enabling individual members or pooled syndicates to acquire commercial real estate abroad, or launch major agricultural and enterprise ventures back home. Borrowing members put up 10% collateral in $DIASPORA and own the ventures 100%. Requires a 67% supermajority vote.

Host Member Acquisitions

Borrowing members acquire existing profitable businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate to build permanent equity.

Home Member Enterprises

Borrowing members deploy loan capital into national agriculture, healthcare, energy, and industry back home.

Community-Governed (67% Vote)

Deliberated in public community forums and approved by a 67% supermajority over a 100-day window.

Dividends & Buybacks

Project profits distribute returns to investors and trigger automated token buybacks on the open market.

The Sovereign Bond Engine: Sustainable Platform Revenue & Government Partnerships

Continental Treasuries (Home & Host Continent) convert member tribute into on-chain $DIASPORA tokens on Base scaled by the Average Proof of Community Trust (APCT). The protocol manages these continental funds in a 100% Sovereign Bond Allocation: 100% of funds purchase sovereign government bonds to generate sustainable platform revenue and establish deep sovereign partnerships.

100% Sovereign Bonds
Sustainable Platform Revenue
Pro-Rata Country Allocation
National Central Bank Backing

100% Sovereign Bond Allocation

100% of continental funds are used and managed by the protocol to purchase sovereign government bonds and Treasury Bills. Allocations are distributed pro-rata based on each country's contribution (e.g., Tanzania's contribution into the African Home Treasury buys Bank of Tanzania bonds; host continent funds buy bonds like US Treasuries).

Government Integration & Trust

Governments view these treasuries as an almost guaranteed, reliable, low-interest source of sovereign funding for their budgets. This turns national central banks and finance ministries into willing partners eager to integrate Diaspora Nearby into national economic, banking, and payment systems (e.g., TIPS in Tanzania, FedNow).

Sustainable Platform Revenue

Coupon interest and bond yields from sovereign government securities generate sustainable protocol revenue to maintain operations, engineering, and infrastructure long-term.

Sovereign Reserve Security

By committing 100% of continental treasury capital to sovereign government bonds, the protocol establishes direct institutional alignment with central banks, securing continental reserves with sovereign credit.

How Pro-Rata Continental Allocation Works (Tanzania Example)

1. Contribution Attribution: As Tanzanian diaspora members interact, complete milestones, and trade, their 1:1 Ubuntu match builds the African Home Continent Treasury. The protocol tracks Tanzania's proportional share.

2. APCT Conversion at TGE: At token distribution events, off-chain DSP is converted into on-chain $DIASPORA tokens on Base scaled by the Average Proof of Community Trust (APCT) of active members.

3. Pro-Rata Bond Purchase: If Tanzania contributed 25% of the African Continental Treasury, 100% of Tanzania's share (25% of the total continental pool) purchases Bank of Tanzania sovereign bonds and Treasury Bills.

4. Mutual Win: The government gains non-predatory sovereign budget funding; coupon yields provide sustainable platform revenue to maintain protocol infrastructure; and the national economy benefits from direct diaspora-backed sovereign capital investment!

Simple, Sovereign Principles

Merit & Trust Gate: Applicants must complete all 7 Proof of Humanity milestones, have 100+ active days, and maintain a 91+ PCT score.

Community Sovereignty: The community retains 100% democratic discretion over fund allocation.

Ecosystem Synergy: Repayments and yields drive liquidity and open-market buybacks on the DEX.

The First Contact for Trade Back Home

Every diaspora corridor has an official Chamber of Commerce connecting host countries with homeland trade. Run by your elected community council to foster real cross-border business.

TZ - US Chamber of Commerce
Official public corridor chamber
Home Country Host Country

Bilateral Corridor Architecture

How elected community councils unite diaspora trade, business corridors, and local commerce across borders.

One Official Corridor

A single chamber represents each country pairing, giving bilateral trade a clear public identity.

Lived-Experience Reps

Leaders who have lived in both countries bridge business cultures, regulations, and trade networks.

Native & B2B Access

Members and businesses join bilateral chambers to find trusted suppliers and launch partnerships.

Live abroad. Stay connected to opportunity at home. Build commerce through trusted diaspora relationships.

Join Your Chamber

Send Value Anywhere, Pay Nothing

Transfer value in DSP, $DIASPORA, or Fiat with zero intermediary commissions. The Global Reserve subsidizes legacy remittance fees and absorbs network costs—legacy rails still get paid their fees, while you send money home completely free.

P2P Remittance

Send DSP or $DIASPORA directly to family and friends anywhere in the world—instantly and with zero fees.

B2C & C2B Payments

Pay for goods and services or receive customer payments between individuals and verified businesses.

B2B Commercial Settlement

Domestic and cross-border business settlement with invoice referencing and zero banking middlemen.

Supported Transfer Media

DSP (Social Activity points) — Live  |  $DIASPORA (On-chain token) — Live  |  Fiat (Mobile money & cards) — Live

Send tokens and points right inside your chats. Fiat corridors support M-Pesa, Flutterwave, Stripe, and SEPA with fees absorbed by the reserve.

More than a Token — A Utility Engine

A complete community economy for travel, commerce, real estate, and local services. All providers accept both $DIASPORA tokens and local currency.

Flights & Hotels

Book flights and hotels worldwide via Amadeus. Every booking earns DSP and strengthens your community fund.

Peer Stays

Stay with verified diaspora hosts worldwide with zero platform commission fees.

Car Rentals

Rent cars directly from trusted community members wherever you travel without agency markups.

Products & Freelance Services

Buy, sell, and hire within the diaspora network—from local products to skilled freelance work.

Real Estate Marketplace

Buy, sell, or rent land and properties with built-in GPS plot calculation tools.

Native Payment & Checkout Infrastructure

Smart Wallet Checkout

Self-custodial smart wallet created with your phone number. Enjoy 1-tap gasless checkout for travel, stays, and marketplace purchases on Base.

Organization Invoicing & B2B

Verified diaspora organizations can accept payments, issue invoices, and settle cross-border transactions with zero intermediary fees.

Dual-Currency Acceptance: All providers across Diaspora Nearby accept both $DIASPORA tokens and local currency.

Built in the Open

$DIASPORA is backed by real economic activity. Its price floor is tied directly to the actual fiat GDP generated across the platform.

Base
Ethereum Base Blockchain
$0
Transaction Fees
10x
Epoch Growth Model
10%
Fixed Match Burn Rate
Floor Price = Network Baseline + (Total Fiat GDP ÷ Circulating Supply)

Every booking, purchase, and hire adds real value to the GDP floor. Growth is driven by community productivity.

Start Earning Today

Epoch 1 is live with a 1,000,000 $DIASPORA pre-mint. Connect with peers and start earning DSP.

Who's Building This?

Diaspora Nearby is built by diaspora members, for diaspora members.

Peter Swai

Peter Swai

Founder & Architect — The 25-Year Diaspora Journey & The Return Home

Peter moved from Tanzania to the United States in 1998, landing first in San Francisco, California with two friends. Within a few months, he faced the reality millions of immigrants know intimately: without a job, the high cost of living and college tuition became unaffordable.

He relocated south to Santa Monica in Southern California, but living costs were equally crushing. Searching for stability and opportunity, his diaspora odyssey took him to Iowa, then to Washington, D.C., then to Phoenix, Arizona, and eventually back to Iowa where he lives today.

Across every relocation, his social circle reset to zero. He had no local credit history, no established trust, and no easy way to find verified people from home. But after over 25 years in the United States, Peter is now actively preparing his return home to Tanzania—living the other half of the diaspora equation.

Peter's vision is that Diaspora Nearby must not only benefit newcomers arriving in unfamiliar cities, but crucially prepare and empower those returning home. By carrying your verified trust, sovereign community treasuries, and Home DDI member loans wherever you travel, you never start from zero—whether landing in a new host city or making your triumphant return home.

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