Initial Price Discovery Period Week 1: Basic Survival • People trade existing Bitcoin for food/shelter at arbitrary rates • Massive price volatility as markets seek equilibrium Month 1-3: Energy Auditing • Communities establish energy measurement standards • Basic goods get standardized energy ratings • Labor rates stabilize around energy output + skill premiums Month 3-12: Complex Pricing • Manufacturing energy costs get calculated • Service pricing emerges • Scarcity premiums for rare materials solidify

Phase 5: Market Mechanisms Price Discovery: 1. Energy Audits: Every product/service gets energy accounting 2. Scarcity Assessments: Regular updates on resource availability 3. Utility Ratings: Community-driven value assessments 4. Dynamic Pricing: Real-time adjustments based on supply/demand Trading Posts: • Local energy accounting stations • Standardized measurement tools • Bitcoin payment infrastructure • Energy content databases Quality Grades: • Grade A: High energy density, rare, superior utility • Grade B: Medium energy investment, common, standard utility • Grade C: Low energy content, abundant, basic utility