Article I · Entrenched
No advertising, ever
The planned model uses member subscriptions instead of advertising, with the commitment carried into the founding documents before incorporation.
The Commons · Redmond
Steppe is fiscally sponsored civic infrastructure for Central Oregon, being built for the members who will govern it.Join the beta listSee the preview
In brief
A founding beta for verified neighbors, designed to become a member-governed commons. The proposed guarantees are below.Article I · Entrenched
The planned model uses member subscriptions instead of advertising, with the commitment carried into the founding documents before incorporation.
Article II · Entrenched
The beta will not accept residency proof until delete-after-review and orphan cleanup are verified end to end.
Article III · Entrenched
The founding model gives members binding votes on rules, budget, and leadership. The beta will test that governance before launch.
Article IV · Entrenched
Account access, export, deletion, and session revocation are beta launch gates. Member data is never sold.

Confirm you live in Central Oregon, a quick one-time check. Real neighbors only.
The founding beta is free. Paid membership is planned at $4 a month afterward, with a no-questions hardship waiver.
Join groups, post to the local exchange, ask for a hand and lend one, and get to know the people who actually live around you.
Help decide the budget, the rules, and where Steppe goes next. Your ballot is secret. Everyone starts at 1×, votes count equally at launch, and weight accrues with tenure.
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Steppe works once enough neighbors join to run it. Add your name to the record.
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