Momentum, not market rate.
Berraca is a community, not a marketplace. Every member has something valuable to contribute, and every contribution builds Momentum. Members exchange directly or through Momentum. The objective is to keep support moving throughout the community.
Contribution Levels reflect the overall commitment involved, not the importance of the work or the professional experience of the member. Timeframes are guidance, not rules; some members complete the same contribution more quickly because of their expertise.
Every member joins with 50 Momentum.
Berraca begins with trust. Every verified member receives 50 Momentum when they join the community. It's not a reward or a payment — it's an invitation to participate.
We trust that, over time, every member will both give and receive, helping keep Momentum moving throughout the community.
The four Contribution Levels
Core Momentum
10 MomentumA generous, self-contained contribution · up to 2 hours
Examples: resume review, social media post, headshots, a manicure, dog walking, a professional introduction.
Focused Momentum
30 MomentumReal, hands-on help · 2–8 hours
Examples: brand photoshoot, logo design, tax consultation, tutoring session, social media content plan, yoga class.
Significant Momentum
75 MomentumA substantial project · 1–5 days
Examples: website design, branding package, community event, translation of a report, wedding photography, CRM setup.
Transformational Momentum
150 MomentumA meaningful build · 1–6+ weeks
Examples: MVP app, full brand & website redesign, documentary production, membership platform, major grant proposal.
Every contribution has value. Momentum simply recognises the scale of the commitment.
Across different skills
The same level looks different depending on the skill. A few illustrative examples:
| Skill area | Core · 10 | Focused · 30 | Significant · 75 | Transformational · 150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fix a computer issue | Update a website | Build a client portal | Develop an MVP application |
| Design | Social media graphic | Logo | Brand identity | Complete design system |
| Photography | Headshots | Brand photoshoot | Event photography | Documentary project |
| Writing | Proofread a document | Write a blog article | Website copywriting | Grant proposal or book manuscript |
| Food | Bake for an event | Cook meals for a family | Cater a workshop | Cater a large conference or retreat |
| Gardening | Plant advice | Garden tidy-up | Garden redesign | Design and establish a food forest |
| Wellbeing | Guided meditation | Personal training session | Six-week wellness programme | Design a holistic wellbeing programme |
| Community | Volunteer at an event | Facilitate a workshop | Coordinate a community initiative | Build and launch a new programme |
Two ways to exchange
Direct exchange
Exchange one of your contributions for one of hers. No Momentum spent.
Through Momentum
Receive a contribution without giving one back right now. The Momentum you've built covers it.
Combination
Exchange what you can and top up with Momentum when levels don't quite match.
A guiding principle
Momentum Contributions are guides, not price tags. The goal is to make exchanges feel fair, transparent and accessible while recognising the commitment behind every contribution.
If a contribution feels too large for one level, members are encouraged to:
- Break the project into milestones.
- Combine Momentum with a direct swap.
- Agree on a different exchange that feels fair to everyone involved.
Breaking projects into milestones
Some projects naturally unfold over time. Instead of assigning one large Momentum Contribution, they can be broken into meaningful milestones.
Build an MVP app
- Discovery workshop30 M
- UX & wireframes30 M
- MVP development75 M
- Launch & handover30 M
Brand & website
- Brand strategy30 M
- Visual identity75 M
- Website build75 M
- Launch support30 M
Community event
- Planning & coordination30 M
- Sponsorship & partnerships30 M
- Event delivery75 M
- Wrap-up & reporting30 M
How Momentum flows
- Someone requests your contribution. If it's a Momentum request, her balance is held immediately.
- You accept, deliver, and both sides confirm.
- Momentum transfers to you — added to your balance and your lifetime "Momentum built" total.
- If it's cancelled or declined, her Momentum is refunded automatically.
Why not money?
Money turns helping each other into a transaction. Momentum keeps the focus on the community. Every contribution is recognised, and support keeps moving between members instead of stopping at a bill.