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Commerce · October 26, 2017

Colony

An operating system for open organisations

Colony launched on October 26, 2017 with 9 votes, #1,069 of 3,169 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

What it does

Colony is a framework for decentralized organizations Colony makes it easy for people all over the world to build company together online #ethereum #blockchain #futureofwork

Effortlessly manage shared funds with Colony

From simple transactions to complex financial operations, we've got you covered. Whether you're running a small team or a large DAO, our intuitive tools adapt to your needs. Whether it's a one-off payment or a complex transaction using multiple tokens and customizable schedules, Colony's payment suite has you covered. Process multiple payments in one go. Upload a CSV file to make batch payments to different recipients using multiple tokens, saving you time and reducing errors. Set up continuous payments at agreed rates without upfront funding. Perfect for salaries, retainers, or recurring payments. Easily divide a pot of funds between many recipients. Set up equal splits, custom…from colony.io

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