Plausible Artworlds

One can argue that an artworld is defined by its ecomonics. That the way in which art projects/works/objects/endeavours get funded, defines both the process and the very understanding/definition of art.

This is a position that I hope we could further explore in the future. However, with the thinking of possible ambilical connection between funding and artworlds, I would like to point the following ways of funding which might prove artistically richly rewarding:

* Local(ish) currency schemes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LETS

http://www.ithacahours.org/

http://uk.bartercard.com/

http://ripplepay.com

http://www.openmoney.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIR_Bank

http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/0,1518,469875,00.html

* Online social lending schemes:

http://www.zopa.com/

http://www.circlelending.com/

http://www.kushcash.com/

http://www.prosper.com/

http://www.kiva.org/

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Following a quick chat with Scott about these, I think it could indeed very interesting to explore ways such as these, and others - e.g. get google through to british arts council funding - an turn the very process of being funded into the *what* of being funded..

Any more ideas?
Links..?