The Merci Manifesto: Guiding Our Path Forward

The Merci Manifesto: Guiding Our Path Forward

A letter of appreciation and enthusiasm for our community members!

GMercle you all beautiful pieces of organs and brains. (you see what I did here)

It’s been a long journey since we went live with our first iteration of Mercle v1 12 months ago.

Since then, we have created a community of 200K+ Mercenaries and Merci lovers.

This was not created in one night but has been a result of everyday conversations, inside jokes, memes, and the ever-loved Merci.

We have always believed in organic growth, which has led us to choose the path of sustainability.

On this day, when the waitlist for v2 opens for every human we would love to welcome you to the new Mercle.

This piece here will demonstrate our values, our ethos, and what we stand for.


our community [values]

People love stories, people love other humans, and most importantly, people love to interact with genuine, raw emotions. Here, the people are you.

We understand that all the tech built will become irrelevant without the people involved; success will come when everyone is involved, happy, and nourished.

  1. The core principle of Mercle Community is freedom of speech. Everyone is encouraged to express their thoughts and discuss any issues or topics.

  2. We don’t care about the polished version; we want the raw, unfiltered you. Your authentic self.

  3. Sustainability is the key. We're not chasing the next big thing; we're building something that lasts, grounded in real, human connection.


how we build [symbiotic] relationships

We're not just throwing shit against the wall and hoping it sticks; we're about building connections that actually mean something, where everyone's feeding off each other's energy.

A community fundamentally reflects the individuals within it. Mercle isn’t built on hype or shortcuts, it’s built on the quiet, powerful moments of connection. The things that matter aren’t flashy; they’re real.

  1. We exist together, not apart. Each interaction, no matter how small, creates a ripple that strengthens the whole.

  2. What you put in comes back, not always in obvious ways, but in the feeling of belonging, the warmth of being seen, and the strength of shared purpose.

  3. It’s about the unspoken trust. It’s not written in a rulebook, but we know it’s there. A trust that we are all here for something bigger than ourselves.


our straightforward [philosophy]

Mercle is an idea. An idea that people are the heart of everything.

  1. Technology Fades, People Stay: The tools we build will evolve, but the bonds we create will outlast them all. What remains is the connection we nurture.

  2. We Are Stories: Every meme, every joke, and every late-night conversation is a piece of the story we’re writing together. A story of people who dared to imagine something different.

  3. Human First, Always: Before code, before systems, there is us. Raw, imperfect, and real. And that is what makes this work.


[mantra] : fuel the growth that is real

In our eyes, growth isn’t a number or noise. It’s about the moments that feel like they matter, the times when people choose to stay because they’ve found something real. Growth for us is natural, like watching something grow because it’s cared for, not forced.

  1. Big things don’t need to happen fast. The strongest communities start with a few good people and grow from there.

  2. Real growth doesn’t need pushing. It happens when people find something meaningful here and pass it along, like a good story or a good book.

  3. Numbers don’t matter if there’s no connection behind them. We care about the people who stay because they feel something, not because they were sold something.


recognizing the real [mercinaries]

Mercle is built on those who show up—not to be seen, but because they believe in the community. These are the people who bring life to every conversation, help without being asked, and show others what it means to belong here.

You’ll know these real Mercenaries not by how much they say but by the way their presence makes others feel—welcomed, supported, and part of something bigger.

Some come and go, but the real ones stay. They are committed to the community, and their unwavering loyalty instils its soul.


soul of [mercle]

Mercle is built on small moments that feel big in the shared laughs, the tough conversations, and the sense that we’re building something together.

This is home for the people who want something more than hype. A place where you’re not just a member but a part of something bigger. A place where the connections are real, and you never have to question if you belong.

Pledge with me: I will be a true human, and I will fight the FUD to protect all the humans who have come together to build the most democratic network of human on the Internet.


message from [krate]

I love you all, beautiful people. I love how we are not joining the crowd of yaps to earn meta but forging real relationships with people. Everything will fade; people and bonds will stay.

Mercle is a beautiful place to build. Let us all become fckng rich together.

GMercle!