> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bustad.gitbook.io/bustad/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bustad.gitbook.io/bustad/faq/general.md).

# General

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<summary>Is a cryptocurrency really needed to make this work?</summary>

Bustad aims to be a cryptocurrency hedged against inflation. Crypto/blockchain provides the ideal structure for building and scaling a platform accessible to global investors with built-in safeguards, security, and transparency. Once homes are purchased, they will be available on the blockchain for everyone to audit the value of Bustad Coins. Using cryptocurrency provides near instant transactions/payments around the clock.

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<summary>How is Horde getting paid for the technology they provide? What are their kickback incentives?</summary>

[Horde](https://horde.no/) has a service level agreement with Bustad, providing them with technology. Horde also distributes the service to homeowners, leveraging our brand and close to 200k users. For this, Horde charges Bustad a fee covered by the homeowner for each tokenized property.

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