The Rovas platform runs on NEO economic principles (rules at rovas.app). Three concepts matter:
| Term | What it is |
|---|---|
| Chron (CHR) | Internal work ledger. Each verified hour = 10 CHR. Not money — an auditable measure of effort. Chrons may be surrendered for benefits only through Rovas. |
| Merit (ME) | Non-transferable, non-financial score representing value contributed to society. Merit arises from work, gifts, investment, or tax payment. Merits cannot be sold or redeemed for money. |
| Project funds | Projects may receive EUR donations into a dedicated fund. EUR and CHR baskets feed an indicative support reference rate — guidance only; the board decides each disbursement. |
Three paths to get Merits with the Civic app
| Path | What the user does | What gets credited |
|---|---|---|
| Tax payment | Scans an eKasa fiscal receipt | Merits proportional to VAT paid |
| Gifts | Gives to a Rovas project | Merits proportional to EUR contributed |
| Volunteer work | Files a verified work report | Chrons for hours; Merits on surrender or project support |
Public-benefit organizations without a fund
The donor pays NeoFund; NeoFund verifies the payment, awards Merits to the donor, and forwards funds to the organization without a NeoFund skim. Both donor and organization need regular Rovas accounts — the organization does not need its own fund. Eligible partners include charities and other verified nonprofits (civic associations, foundations, public-benefit service providers, and similar).
Merits on the organization’s own donation front end
Nonprofits that already collect gifts on their own websites can still offer Merits: NeoFund is building tools so each confirmed donation can credit the donor, even when euros never transit NeoFund’s account. Donors need a Rovas account; a trusted organization can create one via the Rovas API, and Rovas does not require real names — so the burden on donors stays low.
Payment rails
NeoFund takes no share of donations earmarked for other projects. Card payments may incur a gateway fee — Merits are calculated from the net amount the organization actually receives. Bank transfer (SEPA) is the preferred channel.
Discretionary support
Active contributors may receive discretionary support payments in EUR after AML/KYC review. Published rates are indicative only — the board decides each disbursement.