FAQ
Common questions about Green Goods, organized by topic and user role.
General Questions
What is Green Goods?
Green Goods is an offline-first Progressive Web App that makes it simple to document, verify, and fund regenerative impact work. It turns conservation activities into permanent on-chain records.
What chains is Green Goods deployed on?
Arbitrum One (42161) - Production
Celo (42220) - Production
Base Sepolia (84532) - Testnet
Is Green Goods free to use?
For Gardeners: Yes! Passkey authentication and gasless transactions (sponsored by Pimlico).
For Operators: Small gas fees for transactions (approving work, managing members). Typically < $0.50 per transaction on L2s.
What wallets are supported?
Gardeners: No wallet needed—uses passkey (Face ID/Touch ID).
Operators: MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase Wallet, and any wallet supported by Reown AppKit.
Can I use Green Goods offline?
Yes! The gardener app works completely offline:
Take photos
Fill forms
Submit work (queued)
Auto-syncs when online
Is my data private?
Public by Design:
Garden data is publicly queryable
Work submissions visible to operators
Approved work creates public attestations
Privacy Considerations:
Wallet addresses are pseudonymous
Exact GPS coordinates visible only to operators
Photos you upload are public (via IPFS)
Don't include sensitive personal info
Gardener Questions
How do I sign up?
Visit greengoods.app
Click "Sign Up with Passkey"
Use Face ID/Touch ID/Fingerprint
Done in ~30 seconds!
Gardener Quickstart → • Gardener Hub
Do I need cryptocurrency?
No! Gardeners use passkey authentication with gasless transactions. You never need to buy crypto or manage private keys.
How long until my work is approved?
Typical: 24-48 hours
Depends on:
Operator availability
Garden activity level
Work complexity
Review backlog
What if my work is rejected?
Read operator feedback carefully
Understand what needs improvement
Revise and resubmit
Or document future work better
Learn and improve!
Can I join multiple gardens?
Yes! You can join as many gardens as you want and submit work to each one.
How do I get paid?
Currently: Green Goods creates verified on-chain records. Gardens and funders determine compensation.
Future: Hypercerts will enable direct retroactive funding for verified work.
What if I lose my phone?
Passkeys are device-bound. If you lose your phone:
Your smart account is still accessible
Contact support for recovery assistance
Future: Multi-device passkey sync
Operator Questions
See the Operator Hub for a role-specific landing page with all guides and tooling.
How do I become an operator?
Two paths:
Admin grant: Platform admins designate you
Garden assignment: Existing operators add you to their gardens
Contact us in Telegram to request operator status.
Can I create a new garden?
Only admins can create gardens currently. Operators can manage gardens they're assigned to.
To request a garden:
Contact admin team via Telegram
Provide garden details
Demonstrate community need
How much does it cost to approve work?
Gas fees on L2s:
Arbitrum: ~$0.10-0.50 per approval
Celo: ~$0.05-0.20 per approval
Base: ~$0.10-0.30 per approval
Depends on: Network congestion and gas prices.
How many operators should a garden have?
Recommended: 2-3 active operators
Why:
Distributes review workload
Provides backup coverage
Ensures consistency
Prevents single point of failure
What if I disagree with another operator's decision?
Garden Governance:
Discuss privately first
Establish shared standards
Document review criteria
Escalate to garden admin if needed
How do I generate reports for funders?
Admin dashboard → Your garden
Click "Export Data"
Choose format (CSV/JSON)
Select date range
Download report
Includes all approved work, metrics, and attestation links.
Evaluator Questions
See the Evaluator & Funder Hub for curated guides, recipes, and external references.
Do I need an account to access data?
No! The GraphQL API is public: https://indexer.hyperindex.xyz/0bf0e0f/v1/graphql
Are there API rate limits?
Currently no, but we may add reasonable limits to prevent abuse in the future.
How do I verify attestations?
Get attestation UID from GraphQL query
Visit EAS explorer for your chain
View attestation details
Verify signature and data
Can I export all data?
Yes! Via GraphQL queries. No limits on data export for research/analysis.
How do I cite Green Goods data in research?
Citation format:
Technical Questions
Is Green Goods open source?
Yes! MIT License.
Repository: https://github.com/greenpill-dev-guild/green-goods
What tech stack does Green Goods use?
Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite + Tailwind Blockchain: Solidity + Foundry + EAS Indexer: Envio + PostgreSQL + GraphQL Storage: IPFS via Pinata
How are attestations stored?
On-chain (via EAS):
Attestation UID
Schema reference
Attester signature
Compact data
Off-chain (IPFS):
Photos/videos
Detailed metadata
Referenced by CID in attestation
What is EAS?
Ethereum Attestation Service: A protocol for on-chain and off-chain attestations. Used by ENS, Gitcoin, Optimism, and Green Goods.
What is Karma GAP?
Grantee Accountability Protocol: Standardized impact reporting framework. Green Goods automatically creates GAP attestations.
Can I run Green Goods locally?
Yes!
How do I contribute code?
Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Make changes and test
Submit pull request
Troubleshooting
App won't load
Check internet connection
Try different browser (Chrome/Safari recommended)
Clear cache and reload
Check status page
Photos won't upload
Check file size (< 10 MB)
Verify internet connection
Try again in a few minutes
Check camera permissions
Transaction failing
Check wallet has gas
Verify correct network selected
Try increasing gas limit
Contact support if persistent
Can't connect wallet
Update wallet extension
Try different wallet
Clear wallet cache
Check network is supported
Getting Help
Community Support
💬 Telegram: Join chat
📖 Docs: You're here!
🐛 Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
💡 Feature Requests: GitHub Discussions
Documentation
Still Have Questions?
Ask in our Telegram community or open a discussion on GitHub!
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