Making Ceremonial Offerings

Learn how to use the Sacred Altar to make ceremonial token burns and receive Proof of Burn NFTs.

🔥 What is a Ceremonial Offering?

A ceremonial offering is the act of permanently burning ETHO tokens as a spiritual practice. It's inspired by ancient burnt offering traditions where material goods were offered to the divine through fire.

When you make an offering:

1. ETHO tokens are burned - Permanently removed from circulation
2. ETH donation to treasury - Funds the mission
3. POB NFT is minted - Soulbound receipt of our offering
4. Intention is recorded - Our prayer/intention stored on-chain
5. MDAO is earned - Governance tokens as reward

📋 Prerequisites

Before making an offering, ensure you have:

• ✅ ETHO Tokens - The ceremonial burn token
• ✅ ETH for Donation - Minimum 0.001 ETH (~$2)
• ✅ ETH for Gas - ~0.001 ETH for transaction fee
• ✅ Wallet Connected - Connected to the dApp

Getting ETHO

If you don't have ETHO yet:

1. Swap on AMM - Trade other tokens for ETHO
2. Earn Through Participation - Daily check-ins, ceremonies
3. Convert from DM - Swap daily rewards for ETHO
4. Purchase - Buy from marketplace

See: ETHO Token Documentation

🕉️ The Sacred Altar Interface

Accessing the Altar

1. Visit etherealoffering.org
2. Click "Sacred Altar" in navigation
3. Ensure wallet is connected
4. You'll see the altar interface

Interface Elements

Main Display:

• Flame Animation - Visual representation of the altar
• Our Stats - Total burned, offerings made, streak
• Community Stats - Total burned by all users
• Recent Offerings - Live feed of community burns

Offering Form:

• ETHO Amount - How much to burn
• ETH Donation - How much to donate
• Intention - Our prayer/intention (optional, encrypted)
• Estimated Rewards - MDAO you'll earn

🔥 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Choose Offering Amount

Decide how much ETHO to burn:

Suggested Amounts:

• Small Offering - 10-99 ETHO (~$0.50-$5)
• Medium Offering - 100-999 ETHO (~$5-$50)
• Large Offering - 1,000-9,999 ETHO (~$50-$500)
• Mega Offering - 10,000+ ETHO ($500+)

Considerations:

• What can you afford?
• What feels meaningful?
• Are you building a streak?
• Is there a special occasion?

Step 2: Set Our Intention

Write a prayer, intention, or reflection:

Examples:

• "Gratitude for my sobriety"
• "Releasing attachment to outcomes"
• "In memory of [name]"
• "For the healing of the community"
• "Surrendering my will"

Privacy:

• Intentions are encrypted on-chain
• Only we can decrypt and read them
• Community sees that you made an offering, not the intention
• Optional - we can leave blank

Character Limit: 32 bytes (about 32 characters)

Step 3: Choose ETH Donation

Decide how much ETH to donate to the treasury:

Minimum: 0.001 ETH (~$2)
Suggested: 1-5% of ETHO value

Example:

• Burning 1,000 ETHO ($50 value)
• Suggested donation: $0.50-$2.50 (0.00025-0.00125 ETH)

Where it goes:

• 100% to DAO treasury
• Funds development, security, community programs
• Transparent on-chain

Step 4: Review Rewards

See what you'll earn:

MDAO Rewards:

• Based on offering size
• Bonus for streaks
• Extra on special days (new moon, full moon, etc.)

POB NFT:

• Rarity based on amount
• Unique artwork generated
• Soulbound (can't transfer)
• Permanent record

Example:

• Burn: 500 ETHO
• Earn: 25 MDAO (base) + 5 MDAO (7-day streak) = 30 MDAO
• POB: Uncommon rarity

Step 5: Approve ETHO Spending

First-time users need to approve:

1. Click "Approve ETHO"
2. MetaMask pops up
3. Review approval (allows altar to burn our ETHO)
4. Click "Confirm"
5. Wait for confirmation (~15 seconds)

Note: Only needed once. Future offerings won't require approval.

Step 6: Make the Offering

Now you're ready:

1. Click "Make Offering"
2. MetaMask pops up with transaction details
3. Review:
   • ETHO amount to burn
   • ETH donation amount
   • Gas fee
   • Total cost
4. Click "Confirm"
5. Wait for transaction to complete (~15-30 seconds)

Step 7: Receive Confirmation

After the transaction confirms:

✅ Success Message - "Offering accepted"
✅ POB NFT Minted - View in "My NFTs"
✅ MDAO Credited - Check our balance
✅ Stats Updated - Total burned increases
✅ Streak Continues - If within 24 hours of last offering

Transaction Details:

• View on Etherscan
• See exact amounts
• Verify POB NFT metadata
• Check MDAO transfer

🎯 Offering Tiers & Rewards

Tier System

Tier	ETHO Amount	POB Rarity	MDAO Reward	Benefits
Spark	1-99	Common	1	Basic POB NFT
Flame	100-999	Uncommon	10	Animated POB NFT
Blaze	1,000-9,999	Rare	50	Special Discord role
Inferno	10,000-99,999	Epic	200	Featured on website
Supernova	100,000+	Legendary	1,000	Lifetime VIP status

Streak Bonuses

Make offerings regularly for multipliers:

• Daily (7 days): +10% MDAO
• Weekly (4 weeks): +25% MDAO
• Monthly (3 months): +50% MDAO
• Quarterly (1 year): +100% MDAO
• Eternal Flame (2+ years): +200% MDAO

Example:

• Base offering: 500 ETHO = 25 MDAO
• With 1-year streak: 25 × 2 = 50 MDAO
• Streaks double our rewards!

Special Days

Extra rewards on sacred occasions:

• New Moon - 2x MDAO
• Full Moon - 2x MDAO
• Solstices - 3x MDAO
• Equinoxes - 3x MDAO
• Community Events - Variable bonuses

Check the calendar on the altar page for upcoming special days!

🖼️ Proof of Burn NFTs

What is a POB NFT?

Our Proof of Burn (POB) NFT is a permanent, soulbound receipt of our offering:

Properties:

• Soulbound - Cannot be transferred or sold
• Unique Artwork - Generated based on our offering
• Metadata - Stores burn amount, date, intention hash
• Rarity - Common to Legendary based on amount
• Permanent - Immutable record forever

Viewing Our POBs

See all our offerings:

1. Go to "My NFTs" → "Proof of Burn"
2. View gallery of all POB NFTs
3. Click any NFT to see details:
   • Burn amount
   • Date and time
   • Intention (if you choose to reveal)
   • Transaction hash
   • Rarity tier
   • MDAO earned

POB Artwork

Each POB features generative art that reflects:

1. Burn Amount - Larger burns = more elaborate art
2. Intention Energy - Hash of intention affects colors
3. Timing - Moon phase and season influence design
4. Streak - Longer streaks add special effects
5. Rarity - Legendary burns get animated artwork

Example:

• Burn 5,000 ETHO during full moon
• 90-day streak
• Intention: "Gratitude"
• Result: Rare POB with purple/gold colors, moon motif, animated glow

📊 Tracking Our Journey

Personal Stats

View our offering statistics:

• Total Burned - All-time ETHO burned
• Offerings Made - Number of ceremonies
• Current Streak - Consecutive days
• Longest Streak - Personal record
• MDAO Earned - Total governance tokens
• Average Offering - Typical burn size

Leaderboards

See how you rank:

• All-Time Top Burners - Lifetime total
• Monthly Top Burners - Current month
• Longest Streaks - Consecutive days
• Largest Single Burn - Biggest offering
• Most Offerings - Total number

Top 10 get special recognition!

Achievements

Unlock achievements for milestones:

Achievement	Requirement	Reward
First Offering	Make 1 offering	10 MDAO
Dedicated	7-day streak	50 MDAO
Committed	30-day streak	250 MDAO
Devoted	90-day streak	1,000 MDAO
Eternal Flame	365-day streak	10,000 MDAO
Generous	Burn 10,000 ETHO	500 MDAO
Legendary Offering	Burn 100,000 ETHO	5,000 MDAO

💡 Tips & Best Practices

Building a Streak

Tips for consistency:

• Set a daily reminder
• Make small offerings (affordable)
• Pair with existing habit (morning coffee, evening meditation)
• Join accountability group on Discord
• Track on calendar

If you miss a day:

• Streak resets to 0
• But our total offerings and MDAO remain
• Start building again immediately
• Don't let one miss discourage you

Meaningful Offerings

Make it sacred:

• Create a ritual (light candle, play music)
• Take a moment of silence
• Write thoughtful intention
• Reflect on what you're releasing
• Express gratitude

It's not about the amount—it's about the intention.

Managing Costs

Stay sustainable:

• Start small (10-50 ETHO)
• Increase gradually
• Don't burn more than we can afford
• Remember: consistency > size
• Use DM earnings to buy ETHO

Community Connection

Share our journey:

• Post in Discord #offerings channel
• Share milestones (100th offering, 1-year streak)
• Support others' journeys
• Celebrate together
• Learn from the community

⚠️ Important Considerations

Irreversibility

Burned tokens are gone forever:

• Cannot be undone
• Cannot be refunded
• Make sure you're ready
• Double-check amounts

Not an Investment

Offerings are spiritual practice, not investment:

• Don't expect financial return
• MDAO has value, but that's not the point
• Focus on the spiritual benefit
• Release attachment to outcomes

Gas Fees

Remember to account for gas:

• Ethereum gas fees vary ($1-$50)
• Check gas prices before offering
• Consider using DM for gas (coming soon)
• Batch offerings during low-gas times

🔗 Resources

• Sacred Altar - Make offerings
• My POB NFTs - View our collection
• Leaderboard - See rankings
• Calendar - Special days
• ETHO Token Guide - Learn about ETHO
• Discord #offerings - Community support

🙏 Closing Reflection

"The burnt offering teaches surrender. The feast teaches gratitude. Together they are worship: a life offered, a world received."

Making an offering is not a transaction—it's a transformation. You're not just burning tokens; you're releasing attachment, expressing gratitude, and participating in something sacred.

Every offering matters. Whether it's 10 ETHO or 10,000 ETHO, what counts is the intention behind it.

Welcome to the altar. 🔥✨

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