
# :material-forum: The General Forum

!!! info "What is this?"
    The democratic heart of Smartup Zero where all owners gather to debate, vote, and shape our collective future. This is where ownership means something.

## :material-broadcast: Join the Live Discussion

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- :material-chat:{ .lg .middle } **Enter the Forum**
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    Our public square on Matrix<br>
    Open 24/7 for all owners<br>
    
    [:material-login: Join #1_general_forum](https://matrix.to/#/#1_general_forum:matrix.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }

- :material-book-open-variant:{ .lg .middle } **Book of Owners**
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    See who owns Smartup Zero<br>
    Transparent ownership registry<br>
    
    [:material-account-check: View the Book](book-of-owners.md){ .md-button }

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## :material-progress-check: Current Phase Status

!!! abstract "Phase 1: Validation (Active)"
    **Started**: January 15, 2025<br>
    **Target End**: April 15, 2025<br>
    **Progress**: 15% Complete<br>
    
    **Key Milestones**:
    - [x] Initial team formation
    - [x] Matrix infrastructure deployed
    - [ ] 50 owner threshold
    - [ ] €50,000 crowdfunding target
    - [ ] Official Smartup Business Plan ready
    - [ ] Validation phase vote

## :material-vote: Upcoming Decisions

| Date | Topic | Type | Status |
|------|-------|------|--------|
| **Feb 1** | Approve February Budget Allocation | Budget Vote | :material-file-document: Proposal Draft |
| **Feb 15** | Ratify ONLIFE Technical Architecture | Technical Decision | :material-pencil: In Discussion |
| **Mar 1** | Elect Design Phase Leadership Team | Leadership Election | :material-calendar-clock: Scheduled |
| **Apr 1** | Vote to Enter Design Phase | Phase Transition | :material-lock: Requirements Pending |

## :material-calendar: Leadership Team Meetings

!!! tip "Next Public Meeting"
    **Date**: Monday, January 27, 2025<br>
    **Time**: 19:00 CET (18:00 UTC)<br>
    **Where**: [#1_general_forum](https://matrix.to/#/#1_general_forum:matrix.org)<br>
    **Agenda**:<br>
    - Treasury update<br>
    - Team captain reports<br>
    - New owner onboarding<br>
    - Q&A with all owners<br>
    
    **All owners welcome!** These meetings are fully transparent.

## :material-account-group: Current Governance Stats

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- :material-account-multiple:{ .lg .middle } **Total Owners**
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    **23** citizens<br>
    19 Work licenses<br>
    3 Watch licenses<br>
    1 Organizational license<br>

- :material-hand-coin:{ .lg .middle } **Treasury Status**
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    **€4,600** total<br>
    **12,500 SC** outstanding<br>
    **0.37** SC/EUR ratio<br>
    Next redemption: TBD<br>

- :material-chat-processing:{ .lg .middle } **Forum Activity**
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    **147** messages this week<br>
    **18** active participants<br>
    **3** proposals in discussion<br>
    **92%** average vote turnout<br>

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## :material-gavel: How Decisions Work Here

### What We Vote On
- **Major**: Phase transitions, leadership elections, constitutional changes (66% required)
- **Standard**: Budget allocations, technical decisions, team formation (50% required)
- **Operational**: Day-to-day handled by teams, reported back to forum

### Your Voting Power
- **Base**: 1 owner = 1 vote
- **SK Modifier**: 500+ SK = 1.5x vote (max)
- **Quorum**: 40% participation required

## :material-history: Recent Decisions

!!! success "January 2025 Votes"
    **Jan 15**: Approved Matrix as primary communication platform (21-2)<br>
    **Jan 18**: Elected interim Leadership Team (unanimous)<br>
    **Jan 22**: Approved 5000 SC for infrastructure setup (19-3-1)<br>

## :material-help-circle: New Owner? Start Here

1. **Verify your ownership** in the [Book of Owners](book-of-owners.md)
2. **Join the Matrix space** if you haven't already
3. **Introduce yourself** in #1_general_forum
4. **Read recent proposals** to get up to speed
5. **Attend Monday's meeting** to meet everyone

!!! quote "Your Voice Matters"
    "In traditional companies, decisions happen in closed boardrooms. Here, every decision happens in the open, with your input. This is what collective ownership looks like in practice."

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[:material-arrow-right-bold: Continue to the Workplace](2_workplace.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary }

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