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Life & fun · August 17, 2016

Simbi

Network to exchange talents and services

Simbi launched on August 17, 2016 with 253 votes, #87 of 3,856 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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In plain words

Simbi is a web app that lets people exchange talents and services with each other. Rather than hiring freelancers for money, users can trade skills directly—offering what they're good at in return for help they need. The platform is designed for anyone looking to get work done or share expertise without cash transactions, making it useful for freelancers and individuals seeking alternative ways to complete projects or learn new skills.

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From the sources

Help others and find the help you need on Simbi, the world’s largest non-profit mutual aid network. Join us & access thousands of services offered completely outside the dollar economy.

simbi “ “ are internal tokens (with no value in dollars) that allow members to receive credit for help they provide to non-profits or individual Simbi members, without having to exchange talents directly. You get 50 for joining, and can earn more by providing your service. With Simbi, I can access experiences I wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford. Think about how many services exist that you’d love to have. Then consider how many of those you’d actually pay for — probably not as many as you would like. For me, Simbi bridges that gap. It allows me to get services I might otherwise not access. Most of my money goes towards rent and life's basics, but I can use my Simbi income to treat myself…from simbi.com

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