Missions overview

Understanding Future’s Edge projects and missions

Future’s Edge members learn, earn, and build real-world experience by contributing to projects that solve meaningful problems for organisations, businesses, and communities.

This guide shows you the types of projects we take on, how they’re broken down into missions and tasks, and how you earn rewards for your contributions.

What types of projects does Future’s Edge deliver?

Future’s Edge takes on collaborative projects that combine emerging technology, human-centered design, and social impact. These projects create value for our partners while giving you the opportunity to build your skills, strengthen your portfolio, and earn financial rewards.

Project categories

AI-integrated web applications

We build interactive web-based tools that help organisations work more efficiently and engage their communities more effectively. Recent examples include mission matchmakers for volunteering, youth ideas studios for participatory decision-making, and AI peer coaches for wellbeing and strengths discovery ¹ ².

Digital transformation consulting

We help organisations adopt emerging technologies, redesign their processes, and engage their communities in new ways. This includes strategy development, user research, service design, and change management ³.

Community platforms and engagement tools

We design and build platforms that bring people together, enable collaboration, and amplify youth voices. These include governance portals, knowledge repositories, and collaborative storytelling environments ¹ ².

Training and capacity building

We deliver workshops and training programs on topics like blockchain, AI, design thinking, digital skills, and decentralised governance—both for our members and for partner organisations ³.

Example project: Youth Ideas Studio for Youthful Minds

Let’s explore a hypothetical project to understand how Future’s Edge delivers value for partners and creates earning opportunities for members.

High-level missions

The Youth Ideas Studio project is broken down into ten missions, each focusing on a different aspect of the design, development, and delivery process.

Mission	Focus area	Value pool
Youth needs ethnography study	Research & discovery	$3,500
Competitive landscape mapping	Research & discovery	$2,800
Wireframe and prototype sprint	Design	$4,200
Accessibility and inclusion audit	Design	$2,600
AI idea clustering engine	Development	$5,500
Front-end component library	Development	$4,800
Build onboarding flow and help content	Content & knowledge	$2,400
Create impact measurement framework	Content & knowledge	$2,200
User testing and quality assurance sprint	Delivery & operations	$2,000
Launch campaign and community activation	Delivery & operations	$1,500

Table 1: Youth Ideas Studio project missions

Each mission appeals to members with different skills, interests, and career goals—whether you’re a business student, psychologist, technologist, or social impact specialist, there are meaningful ways to contribute ¹ ².

Deep dive: Youth needs ethnography study mission

Let’s examine one mission in detail to understand how it breaks down into discrete tasks.

Discrete tasks within this mission

The ethnography study mission breaks down into eight discrete tasks that members can claim based on their skills and availability.

Task	Example value
Design interview protocol and consent materials	$400
Recruit and schedule 15–20 youth participants	$350
Conduct user interviews (15–20 sessions)	$1,200
Transcribe and code interview data	$450
Create empathy maps for 3 user personas	$400
Create user journey flows	$350
Synthesise findings into research report	$250
Present findings to Youthful Minds team	$100

Table 2: Discrete tasks for ethnography study mission

Task deep dive: Conduct user interviews

Let’s examine a single task in complete detail to understand eligibility, proof requirements, and the reward structure.

Task specification

Task name: Conduct user interviews (15–20 sessions)

Task description: Conduct semi-structured interviews with young people aged 16–24 who have engaged with Youthful Minds’ programs. Use the approved interview protocol to explore how they currently share ideas, barriers they face, and what would motivate greater participation. Each interview should last 30–45 minutes and be recorded (with consent) for later transcription ².

Task value: $1,200 total ($60–80 per completed interview)

Estimated time: 10–12 hours (including preparation, interviews, and documentation)

Task type: Collaborative (multiple members can claim portions of this task)

Delivery deadline: 2 weeks from task claim date

Eligibility requirements

To claim this task, you must meet the following criteria:

Minimum trust score: 150 points

Members with a positive trust score and demonstrated reliability can conduct research that involves direct contact with vulnerable populations ² ⁴.

Required skill proofs:

“Active listener” badge (earned through foundational communication missions), OR* “Empathy practitioner” badge (earned through human-centered design missions), OR* Demonstrated experience in qualitative research (verified through portfolio or prior mission completion)

Preferred additional skills:

Experience working with young people* Understanding of trauma-informed practice* Familiarity with qualitative research methods

Compliance requirements:

Complete Future’s Edge research ethics module (1 hour online course)* Hold current Working with Children Check (or equivalent for your region)* Sign research confidentiality agreement

Required proof of completion

To receive payment and incentive points for this task, you must submit the following evidence:

Completed interview recordings (audio or video, with participant consent)
Interview field notes document (observations, context, non-verbal cues)
Participant consent forms (signed or digitally confirmed)
Interview completion log (dates, duration, participant IDs, any issues encountered)
Reflection memo (250–500 words on key insights, patterns observed, and recommendations for analysis)

All materials are uploaded to the project workspace within 48 hours of completing your final interview.

Peer review process

Your submission will be reviewed by:

Mission lead (verifies completeness and compliance with protocol)
One peer team member (assesses quality and provides feedback)
Youthful Minds project liaison (confirms interviews met partner expectations)

Reviews typically complete within 5 business days. If revisions are needed, you’ll have 3 days to address feedback.

Rewards and incentives

Upon successful completion and approval, you receive:

Financial reward: $1,200 (if you completed all 15–20 interviews) or proportional payment based on completed interviews

Payment is processed via smart contract within 48 hours of final approval and distributed to your nominated account ³ ⁴.

Trust score points: +45 points

Reflects your reliability, quality of work, and ethical conduct during the research process ² ⁴.

Skill proof progress: +30 points toward “Empathy practitioner” badge

This task contributes to the 100-point threshold required to earn this verified credential ² ⁴.

Impact score points: +25 points

Recognises your contribution to creating positive change for young people through Youthful Minds’ work ² ⁴.

Portfolio asset: Verified mission completion

A permanent record appears on your Future’s Edge profile showing your contribution to this project, viewable by potential employers and university admissions teams ² ⁴.

Member journey: From discovery to reward

Let’s walk through the complete experience of finding, claiming, completing, and earning rewards from a task.

sequenceDiagram
    autonumber
    participant M as Member (User)
    participant UI as Frontstage (Interface & Dashboard)
    participant SYS as Backstage (System & Automation)
    participant TEAM as Backstage (Lead, Peer & Liaison)

    %% Step 1: Discover
    Note over M, UI: Step 1: Discover
    M->>UI: Log in to Mission Control
    UI->>SYS: Fetch recommendations (Algorithm)
    SYS-->>UI: Return "Youth Ideas Studio" (Match: Skills + Trust 180)
    UI->>M: Display Dashboard (Missions, Deadlines)

    %% Step 2: Explore
    Note over M, UI: Step 2: Explore
    M->>UI: Click "Youth needs ethnography study"
    UI->>M: Show Details ($1,200 pool, tasks, team)

    %% Step 3: Eligibility
    Note over M, SYS: Step 3: Check Eligibility & Claim
    M->>UI: Click "Claim Task"
    UI->>SYS: Run Validation (Trust > 150, Badges, Compliance)
    SYS-->>UI: Result: FAIL (Missing Ethics & WWC Check)
    UI->>M: Alert: "Complete Ethics Module & Upload Check"
    M->>SYS: Complete Ethics Module (+5 pts)
    M->>SYS: Upload Working with Children Check
    SYS-->>UI: Eligibility Verified
    SYS->>SYS: Reserve 12 interview slots

    %% Step 4: Connect
    Note over M, TEAM: Step 4: Connect
    SYS->>M: Auto-add to Team Workspace
    M->>TEAM: Intro & Attend Kickoff
    TEAM->>M: Send Protocols & Schedule Access

    %% Step 5: Complete Work
    Note over M, UI: Step 5: Complete Work (10 Days)
    loop Interview Process
        M->>UI: Conduct Interview
        M->>SYS: Upload Recording & Field Notes
    end
    M->>UI: Submit Final Completion Log
    UI->>TEAM: Trigger Review Queue

    %% Step 6: Review
    Note over M, TEAM: Step 6: Peer Review & Approval
    TEAM->>UI: Mission Lead Review (Completeness)
    UI-->>M: Feedback: "Clarify notes on Interview 7"
    M->>UI: Submit Updates
    TEAM->>UI: Peer Review (Quality: 4.5/5 Stars)
    TEAM->>UI: Partner Liaison Approval (Gratitude Note)

    %% Step 7: Reward
    Note over M, SYS: Step 7: Receive Rewards
    UI->>SYS: Trigger Smart Contract
    SYS->>M: Transfer $1,200 (Tx: 0x7f3a...)
    SYS->>UI: Update Dashboard Stats
    UI->>M: Notification: Trust +45, Impact +25, Badge 95%
    TEAM->>M: Award Gratitude Points

    %% Step 8: Leverage
    Note over M, SYS: Step 8: Leverage Accomplishment
    M->>UI: Claim Follow-up Task (Transcription)
    M->>SYS: Contribute to KnowledgeBank (+15 pts)
    M->>UI: Share Verified Badge to LinkedIn

Step 1: Discover available tasks

You log into the Future’s Edge platform and navigate to Mission Control ² ⁵. Your personalised dashboard shows:

Missions matching your skills and interests (based on your profile and prior completions)* Missions currently seeking members* Missions with upcoming deadlines* Recommended missions based on your trust score and skill proof goals

You see the Youth Ideas Studio project prominently featured because:

Your profile indicates interest in UX research and social impact* You recently completed the “Active listener” foundational mission* You have a trust score of 180 (above the 150 minimum for this project)

Step 2: Explore the mission

You click into the “Youth needs ethnography study” mission and see:

Mission overview and goals* Full list of tasks with value pools and time estimates* Current team members (3 people have already joined)* Mission timeline and key milestones* Required eligibility criteria

You’re drawn to the “Conduct user interviews” task because:

The $1,200 value pool is substantial* You have relevant experience from a university research project* The timeline fits your availability over the next 2 weeks* You can work toward your “Empathy practitioner” badge

Step 3: Check eligibility and claim the task

You click “Claim task” and the platform runs an automatic eligibility check:

✓ Trust score: 180 (requirement: 150+)
✓ Required skill proof: “Active listener” badge earned
⚠ Compliance: Research ethics module not yet completed
⚠ Compliance: Working with Children Check not uploaded

The platform prompts you to:

Complete the 1-hour research ethics module (available immediately)
Upload your Working with Children Check documentation

You complete the ethics module (earning +5 trust score points as a bonus) and upload your clearance certificate. The platform confirms your eligibility and reserves 12 interview slots for you from the available pool.

Step 4: Connect with your team

You’re automatically added to the mission team workspace where you:

Introduce yourself to the mission lead and other members* Attend a 30-minute virtual kickoff meeting (recorded for later viewing)* Receive the approved interview protocol and consent materials* Get access to the participant scheduling system* Connect with the team member handling recruitment to coordinate scheduling

Step 5: Complete your work

Over the next 10 days, you:

Conduct 15 interviews with young people (45 minutes each, including setup and notes)
Upload recordings and field notes after each session
Communicate with team members about emerging themes
Submit your final interview completion log and reflection memo

As you complete interviews, your progress tracker updates in real-time, showing:

Interviews completed: 15/15
Documentation uploaded: 100%
Quality check: Pending peer review

Step 6: Peer review and approval

Your submission enters the review queue:

Day 1–2: Mission lead reviews completeness

Confirms all 15 consent forms present
Verifies recordings are audible and complete
Checks field notes follow protocol
Provides minor feedback: “Excellent work. Your reflection memo surfaced important insights about barriers to participation. Please clarify observation in interview 7 field notes.”

You quickly update the field notes as requested.

Day 3: Peer team member reviews quality

Listens to sample of 3 interviews to assess technique
Reviews your reflection memo
Rates quality: 4.5/5 stars
Comment: “Really thoughtful questions that helped participants open up. Good use of follow-up probes.”

Day 4: Youthful Minds liaison confirms satisfaction

Approves work as meeting partner expectations
Adds gratitude note: “These interviews will be invaluable for our strategic planning. Thank you for treating our young people with such respect.”

Day 5: Final approval and reward processing

All three reviews complete with approval. The platform triggers the reward distribution process.

Step 7: Receive rewards

Within 48 hours of final approval, you receive:

Financial payment notification:

“Congratulations! Your payment of $1,200 for completing the ‘Conduct user interviews’ task has been processed via smart contract and transferred to your linked account. Transaction ID: 0x7f3a…” ³ ⁴

Reputation score updates:

Your profile dashboard updates to show:

Trust score: 180 → 225 (+45 points)
Impact score: 340 → 365 (+25 points)
“Empathy practitioner” badge progress: 65% → 95% (just 5 more points needed!)

Portfolio update:

Your member profile now displays:

Verified completion of “Youth needs ethnography study” mission
Project type: Research & Discovery
Partner: Youthful Minds
Role: User researcher
Date completed: January 2026
Peer rating: 4.5/5

Additional recognition:

You receive 3 “gratitude points” from the Youthful Minds liaison ² ⁴
The mission lead nominates you for “Standout contributor of the week” on The Edge Home dashboard ² ⁵
Your work is featured in the next Field Office briefing as an example of high-impact research ²

Step 8: Leverage your accomplishment

In the weeks following, you:

Build on your skills:

Claim the “Transcribe and code interview data” task in the same mission, working with the raw interview recordings you conducted
This earns you the final 5 points needed to unlock your “Empathy practitioner” skill proof badge
The badge appears on your profile with blockchain verification, which you share on LinkedIn

Expand your network:

Connect with two team members who share your interest in youth mental health
Join a Field Office with several active UX researchers
Get invited to collaborate on a future research project with another NFP partner

Advance your career:

Include the verified mission completion in your university portfolio for your Human Services degree
Reference the experience in a job interview for a youth worker position
Use the Youthful Minds liaison’s gratitude note as a professional reference

Contribute to the knowledge commons:

Write a brief case study for the KnowledgeBank: “Tips for interviewing young people about sensitive topics” ² ⁵
Earn +15 trust score points for the knowledge contribution
Help future members learn from your experience

Understanding mission types and progression

Future’s Edge offers four types of missions, each designed to build different capabilities and serve different purposes in your learning journey ² ⁴.

Standard missions

Foundational experiences that every member should complete to build a broad skill base and confidence in emerging technology, social impact, and leadership. These missions require no special prerequisites and help you discover your strengths ².

Examples:

Share knowledge by creating content for the KnowledgeBank
Onboard a new recruit to Future’s Edge
Complete digital skills fundamentals training
Participate in a governance proposal discussion

Typical rewards: Lower financial value ($50–$300), moderate trust score points, foundational skill proof progress

Impact missions

Designed to create value for local and global communities while building a range of applied skills. These missions involve real-world partners and produce tangible outcomes ² ³.

Examples:

Digital transformation projects for local businesses or NFPs (like the Youth Ideas Studio)
Volunteering with social enterprises and charities
Providing technology access and digital skills training for underserved communities

Typical rewards: Moderate to high financial value ($300–$2,000), high impact score points, portfolio-worthy accomplishments

Specialized missions

Tailored to your specific strengths, interests, and career aspirations. These missions allow you to deepen expertise in particular domains once you’ve built foundational skills ².

Examples:

Advanced AI/ML development for specific use cases
Strategic consulting on governance or business models
Complex UX research with specialized populations
Technical writing or documentation for open-source projects

Typical rewards: High financial value ($1,000–$5,000), specialized skill proof progress, professional portfolio pieces

Advanced missions

Unlocked only after you’ve achieved higher trust scores and demonstrated mastery. These missions involve complex challenges, significant responsibility, and leadership opportunities ² ⁴.

Examples:

Lead a full project delivery team for a major client
Design and facilitate a multi-week training program
Serve on a strategic council advising Future’s Edge governance
Create new frameworks or methodologies for the organisation

Typical rewards: Very high financial value ($3,000–$10,000+), leadership gratitude points, governance privileges, emeritus recognition

How project revenue flows to members

Understanding how money flows from client projects to member rewards helps you see the ethical foundation of Future’s Edge economics ³ ⁴.

Revenue distribution model

When Future’s Edge completes a project like the Youth Ideas Studio:

Total project value: $45,000 (what Youthful Minds pays)

Distribution:

70% to member earning pool: $31,500 distributed to contributing members via smart contracts based on completed tasks ³ ⁴
20% to Future’s Edge treasury: $9,000 to sustain operations, platform development, and community programs ³ ⁴
10% to Field Office fund: $4,500 allocated to supporting Field Office activities and community building ³ ⁴

Task-based payment calculation

Each task within a mission has a predetermined value pool based on:

Estimated time and effort required
Specialization and skill level needed
Impact and importance to project success
Market rates for similar professional work

Payments are processed automatically via smart contracts when you submit proof of completion and receive peer approval ³ ⁴.

Ongoing royalty model

For certain types of contributions—particularly software development, frameworks, and reusable content—you may receive ongoing royalties if your work generates future value ³ ⁴.

Example:

If you build the “AI idea clustering engine” for the Youth Ideas Studio and Future’s Edge later licenses this component to three other clients:

You receive 40% of the licensing fee for each subsequent use
Payments continue as long as the component generates revenue
You maintain eligibility as long as you have a positive trust score

This royalty model rewards innovation and ensures long-term value recognition.

Building your Future’s Edge career path

As you complete missions, earn rewards, and build your reputation, new opportunities progressively unlock ² ⁴.

Progression pathway

Rank	Trust score	Unlocked opportunities
Recruit	0–99	Onboarding missions, basic tasks
Novice	100–249	Standard missions, simple collaborative projects
Member	250–499	Impact missions, specialized tasks, team roles
Senior	500–999	Advanced missions, mission leadership, mentoring
Expert	1000+	Strategic consulting, governance roles, royalty income

Table 3: Member progression pathway

Governance participation

As your trust score grows, you gain access to governance privileges ² ⁴:

250+ trust score: Vote on Field Office decisions and proposals
500+ trust score: Vote on divisional governance matters
750+ trust score: Eligible for election to Field Office leadership roles
1000+ trust score: Vote on organisational governance, eligible for council seats

Skill proof specializations

Build verified expertise in domains that align with your career goals ² ⁴:

Technology track: Front-end developer → Full-stack developer → Solutions architect → Technical lead

Research track: Active listener → Empathy practitioner → User researcher → Research strategist

Impact track: Community volunteer → Impact designer → Program manager → Strategic advisor

Leadership track: Team contributor → Mission coordinator → Project lead → Governance council member

Each skill proof is blockchain-verified and appears on your immutable member profile, creating a powerful portfolio for employment and education opportunities ² ⁴.

Getting started with your first mission

Ready to begin your Future’s Edge journey? Here’s how to find your first mission:

Complete your member profile and self-assessment tools to help us understand your strengths and interests ² ⁵
Browse Mission Control to explore current opportunities across all project categories ² ⁵
Start with a standard mission to build foundational skills and trust score ²
Connect with your Field Office to find mentors and ask questions ²
Claim your first task and experience the complete journey from discovery to reward ² ⁵

Every mission you complete builds your capabilities, strengthens your network, and moves you closer to your personal and professional goals—while creating real value for communities and organisations that need your talents.

Welcome to Future’s Edge. Your future starts with your first mission.

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Missions overview

What types of projects does Future’s Edge deliver?

Project categories

AI-integrated web applications

Digital transformation consulting

Community platforms and engagement tools

Training and capacity building

Example project: Youth Ideas Studio for Youthful Minds

High-level missions

Deep dive: Youth needs ethnography study mission

Discrete tasks within this mission

Task deep dive: Conduct user interviews

Task specification

Eligibility requirements

Required proof of completion

Peer review process

Rewards and incentives

Member journey: From discovery to reward

Step 1: Discover available tasks

Step 2: Explore the mission

Step 3: Check eligibility and claim the task

Step 4: Connect with your team

Step 5: Complete your work

Step 6: Peer review and approval

Step 7: Receive rewards

Step 8: Leverage your accomplishment

Understanding mission types and progression

Standard missions

Impact missions

Specialized missions

Advanced missions

How project revenue flows to members

Revenue distribution model

Task-based payment calculation

Ongoing royalty model

Building your Future’s Edge career path

Progression pathway

Governance participation

Skill proof specializations

Getting started with your first mission

References

Footnotes