Support. Build. Lead.
Three community paths for people who believe the future should be built in public: support the movement, build with the movement, or help lead the movement.
Choose Your Signal
Each tier is designed to feel like a real role in the community, not just another subscription. Members should immediately know what they unlock, where to go next, and how to contribute.
Resonator Supporter
Support the movement.
For followers who want to keep FriendBeacon growing and stay close to the newest discoveries.
- Supporter badge and profile recognition
- Supporter-only posts and early access updates
- Monthly livestream/Q&A access
- Discounts on shop items, STLs, and products
- Vote on future project ideas
AetherCell Elite
Build with the movement.
For builders, experimenters, researchers, and creators who want deeper access to the workbench.
- Everything in Resonator Supporter
- Behind-the-scenes engineering updates
- Project logs, build notes, schematics, and STLs
- Beta access to new designs
- Private engineering/build discussion area
- Monthly project workshop access
Founders Circle
Help lead the movement.
For committed members who want to help shape FriendBeacon products, projects, and community direction.
- Everything in AetherCell Elite
- Founder badge and Founder Wall recognition
- Private Founder group/page
- Direct feedback channel and monthly roundtable
- Priority access to new releases
- Help shape future platform and product direction
Benefit Comparison
| Benefit | Resonator Supporter | AetherCell Elite | Founders Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core role | Support the movement | Build with the movement | Help lead the movement |
| Community badge | Supporter badge | AetherCell Elite badge | Founder badge |
| Updates | Early access updates | Engineering updates and project logs | Priority roadmap and release previews |
| Livestreams | Monthly livestream/Q&A | Monthly project workshop | Founder Roundtable plus workshop access |
| Downloads | Rotating supporter files | Schematics, STLs, build notes, beta files | Priority files, release packs, founder resources |
| Discussion access | Supporter hub and voting | Private build discussion area | Founder group and direct feedback channel |
| Shop discounts | Supporter discounts | Enhanced builder discounts | Highest member discount and priority access |
| Marketplace path | Limited listing pathway after approval | Expanded listings and possible reduced fees | Featured seller opportunities and priority visibility |
The Member Journey
After joining, members should be routed into the right hub, encouraged to complete their profile, and invited to post, upload media, join discussions, vote on ideas, and contribute to the next build cycle.
Choose the tier that matches your role.
Add photo, bio, interests, and creator focus.
Read announcements, download resources, and ask questions.
Post updates, join discussions, vote, build, and help guide the future.