The Bluewater Trading Community (BTC) is a community-based exchange and trading system designed to build fair local economic activity without the need for cash. Members offer and accept goods and services at a mutually agreed value in Bluebucks - each equivalent to one Canadian dollar. All trades are in Bluebucks and are recorded on the website so members are always up-to-date on the status of their trading account.
Feel free to browse our members' current offers and wants, and if you would like to become a member, create a new account after reading and agreeing to the Member's Agreement and you can begin trading as soon your registration is approved by the BTC committee, almost always within 24 hours.
A member of the BTC agrees to the spirit of economic transaction and right livelihood for all concerned, and to fair exchange at a mutually agreeable value. A BTC “Bluebuck” represents the same value as a Canadian dollar. Members agree to trade wholly Bluebucks.
A member shall endeavour to be active - buying and selling- as much as circumstances dictate, for the good and long-term sustainability of the BTC.
The BTC levies a minimal charge (currently 1%, in Bluebucks) on member transactions to offset operational and administrative costs.
The member debt limit is set at 250 Bluebucks in the first year and/or until a trading record has been established.
For more information please contact the BTC committee.