## :material-cash-multiple: Smartup Business: Building a 24/7 SDG Enterprise

!!! info "What is this?"
    A Smartup isn't a charity or volunteer project—it's a professional business operation that measures success in SDG progress rather than profit margins. Here we document our economic model: how money flows, how work gets valued, and how ownership creates both efficiency and equity.

### The Business Reality

When we look at traditional approaches to SDG challenges, we see a pattern that keeps failing us. NGOs burn out on donation fatigue, never achieving the scale needed for real impact. Social enterprises start with good intentions but get pulled toward profit over purpose when investors come knocking. Volunteer projects, despite passionate contributors, can't maintain the professional quality that complex global challenges demand.

We need something different—a model that combines business discipline with public good DNA.

!!! tip "What Makes a Smartup Different"
    **We are a business that:**<br>
    - Attracts top talent with fair pay (not volunteerism)<br>
    - Maintains professional standards (not hobby quality)<br>
    - Operates 24/7 globally (not weekend projects)<br>
    - Measures success in SDG progress (not stock prices)<br>
    - Shares ownership equally among builders (not founders/VCs)<br>

This isn't ideological—it's practical. To solve civilization-scale problems, we need civilization-scale operations. That means professional quality, sustainable economics, and aligned incentives from day one.

!!! warning "Not Anti-Business, New Business"
    We're not rejecting capitalism or profit. We're demonstrating that business discipline can serve collective goals when ownership, incentives, and success metrics align with social good. Profit becomes fuel for mission, not the mission itself.

### :material-license: Revenue Model: The Four License System

!!! info "What is this?"
    Every Smartup needs capital to operate. Instead of selling equity to VCs, we sell membership to our community. But unlike traditional equity, every license—whether €200 or €5000—carries exactly one vote and one equal share of future success.

#### The License Structure

<div class="grid cards" markdown>

- :material-account-heart:{ .lg .middle } **Campaign License (FREE)**
    ---
    **Gateway to participation**<br>
    - Access public information<br>
    - Help spread awareness<br>
    - Upgrade to paid tiers anytime<br>
    - Perfect for students, low-income supporters<br>
    **Rights**: Advocacy and public info access

- :material-eye:{ .lg .middle } **Watch License (€100+)**
    ---
    **Full governance participation**<br>
    - Access General Forum<br>
    - Vote on all decisions<br>
    - View all documentation<br>
    - Equal ownership share<br>
    **Rights**: Everything except task work

- :material-hammer:{ .lg .middle } **Work License (€200+)**
    ---
    **Complete operational access**<br>
    - Everything in Watch +<br>
    - Claim and complete tasks<br>
    - Earn SC through work<br>
    - Join teams and roles<br>
    **Rights**: Full citizenship

- :material-office-building:{ .lg .middle } **Organizational License (€5000+)**
    ---
    **Institutional partnership**<br>
    - One vote (maintains democracy)<br>
    - Designate one representative<br>
    - Use as training ground<br>
    - Simplified grant admin<br>
    **Rights**: Strategic partnership

</div>

!!! example "Organizational License in Action"
    **University Computer Science Department** buys organizational license:<br>
    - Students work on ONLIFE for real-world experience<br>
    - University gets one vote in governance<br>
    - Professor acts as designated representative<br>
    - Students gain skills building emergency communication systems<br>
    - University supports SDG progress while training talent<br>
    **Result**: Win-win-win for education, SDGs, and Smartup

#### Price Progression Through Phases

```mermaid
graph LR
    V[Validation<br/>Low prices<br/>High risk] --> D[Design<br/>2x prices<br/>Proven concept]
    D --> P[Production<br/>4x prices<br/>Working prototype]
    P --> O[Organization<br/>8x prices<br/>Market ready]
```

!!! tip "Why Prices Increase"
    Early supporters: Take more risk → Pay less <br>
    Later joiners: Get more certainty → Pay more <br>
    Free tier: Always available → Never excludes<br>
    Transparency: Price increases announced in advance<br>
    Leadership decides: Each Smartup sets based on needs

!!! quote "Equal Ownership Principle"
    "Whether you buy a €200 work license or a €5000 organizational license, you get exactly one vote and one equal share. This isn't about how much money you have—it's about joining the mission."

### :material-currency-eur: Labor Economics: How Work Gets Valued

!!! info "What is this?"
    The heart of our business model: fair pay for good work. In early phases without cash, we use Smartup Credits (SC)—a transparent, task-based currency that converts to euros when treasury allows.

#### The SC System: Work = Value

At the core of our economy lies a simple principle: **you earn by doing, not by being**.

<div class="grid cards" markdown>

- :material-hand-coin:{ .lg .middle } **Core SC Principles**
    ---
    **1 SC = 1 EUR claim** on treasury<br>
    **Earning**: Only through completed tasks<br>
    **Transparency**: Public ledger.log file<br>
    **No inflation**: 3x treasury cap<br>
    **Fair redemption**: FIFO when cash arrives<br>

- :material-percent:{ .lg .middle } **The 90/10 Split**
    ---
    **Attacker (Senior)**: 90% of task bounty<br>
    **Defender (Junior)**: 10% of task bounty<br>
    **Why it works**:<br>
    - Seniors incentivized to mentor<br>
    - Juniors paid to learn<br>
    - Quality assurance built-in<br>

</div>

!!! example "SC in Practice"
    **Task**: "Implement mesh networking protocol"<br>
    **Bounty**: 2000 SC (pre-assigned, visible to all)<br>
    **Senior Dev (Attacker)**: Claims task, implements solution → 1800 SC<br>
    **Junior Dev (Defender)**: Reviews, learns, documents → 200 SC<br>
    **Result**: Feature built, knowledge transferred, both paid fairly<br>

#### How SC Flows Through the System

```mermaid
flowchart TD
    T[Task Created<br/>2000 SC bounty] 
    W[Worker Claims<br/>Becomes Attacker]
    A[Assistant Joins<br/>Becomes Defender]
    C[Work Completed<br/>Captain Approves]
    L[Ledger Updated<br/>SC Minted]
    H{Hold or Cash?}
    
    T --> W
    W --> A
    A --> C
    C --> L
    L --> H
    
    H -->|Hold SC| F[Future Value<br/>As Treasury Grows]
    H -->|Cash Out| R[Redemption Window<br/>FIFO Order]
```

#### Treasury Management

!!! warning "The 3x Rule"
    **Outstanding SC can never exceed 3x cash treasury**<br><br>
    Treasury: €10,000 → Max SC: 30,000<br>
    This prevents runaway inflation and maintains SC value<br>

**Redemption Windows work like this:**<br>
1. **Funding arrives** (crowdfunding/grants)<br>
2. **Ops team calculates** available redemption<br>
3. **FIFO order** - earliest contributors cash out first<br>
4. **Ledger burns** - SC removed, EUR transferred<br>
5. **Public record** - everyone sees the process<br>

!!! tip "The Hold Incentive"
    **Month 1**: Treasury €10k, Outstanding SC 50k = 20% redemption value<br>
    **Month 12**: Treasury €200k, Outstanding SC 150k = 100%+ redemption value<br><br>
    Early contributors who believe in collective success benefit most. But no one is forced to hold—cash out anytime redemption windows open.

#### Why This Works

<div class="grid cards" markdown>

- :material-scale-balance:{ .lg .middle } **Fair Exchange**
    ---
    No working for "exposure"<br>
    No equity promises<br>
    Clear value for clear work<br>
    Transparent to everyone<br>

- :material-shield-check:{ .lg .middle } **Protected Value**
    ---
    Can't print unlimited SC<br>
    Can't favor friends<br>
    Can't hide transactions<br>
    Can't change history<br>

- :material-rocket-launch:{ .lg .middle } **Aligned Incentives**
    ---
    Work more = earn more<br>
    Help others = get 10%<br>
    Build value = SC appreciates<br>
    Stay active = stay earning<br>

</div>

!!! quote "No Hidden Bonuses"
    "The entire ledger lives in public view. Every SC minted, every redemption, every team budget—transparent to all owners. When the CEO of a traditional company gets a €10M bonus while laying off workers, that's the system we're replacing."


### :material-meditation: Social Capital: The SK System

!!! info "What is this?"
    Money isn't the only currency that matters. Smartup Karma (SK) recognizes contributions that SC can't measure—the teammate who debugs at midnight, the member who mediates conflicts, the captain who builds team morale.

#### SK: Recognition Beyond Money

While SC rewards task completion, SK captures the intangible value that makes communities thrive.

<div class="grid cards" markdown>

- :material-heart-plus:{ .lg .middle } **How SK is Earned**
    ---
    **Quality defender feedback**: +5-10 SK<br>
    **Successful proposals**: +20 SK<br>
    **Mentoring juniors**: +5 SK/week<br>
    **Team captain service**: +10 SK/month<br>
    **Mission completion**: +15 SK<br>
    **Conflict resolution**: +10 SK<br>

- :material-lock-open:{ .lg .middle } **What SK Unlocks**
    ---
    **50 SK**: Propose in General Forum<br>
    **100 SK**: Apply for Team Captain<br>
    **200 SK**: Lead Missions<br>
    **500 SK**: Join Leadership Team<br>
    **Vote weight**: Max 1.5x at 500+ SK<br>

- :material-timer-sand:{ .lg .middle } **SK Decay Mechanism**
    ---
    **10% monthly decay**<br>
    - Prevents founder privilege<br>
    - Rewards active contribution<br>
    - Makes room for new leaders<br>
    - Keeps influence current<br>
    **Stay active or fade away**

</div>

!!! warning "SK Cannot Be Gamed"
    **Can't buy it**: No amount of money gets you SK<br>
    **Can't transfer it**: Your reputation is yours alone<br>
    **Can't hoard it**: Use it or lose it to decay<br>
    **Can't fake it**: Earned through peer recognition<br>

#### The Dual Currency Dynamic

```mermaid
graph TD
    HSL[High SC, Low SK<br/>Great Individual Worker<br/>Limited Influence<br/>Needs more community engagement]
    
    LSH[Low SC, High SK<br/>Community Pillar<br/>Trusted Voice<br/>Consider taking more tasks]
    
    HSH[High SC, High SK<br/>Natural Leader<br/>Productive + Connected<br/>Ready for Leadership Team]
    
    LSL[Low SC, Low SK<br/>New Member<br/>Learning Phase<br/>Pick a path to contribute]
    
    HSL --> HSH
    LSH --> HSH
    LSL --> HSL
    LSL --> LSH    
```

!!! example "SK in Action"
    **Maria spends her evening:**<br>
    - Helps debug junior's code (not her task) → +5 SK<br>
    - Mediates team conflict in public channel → +10 SK<br>
    - Provides excellent defender feedback → +8 SK<br>
    - Monthly captain duties → +10 SK<br>
    **Total**: +33 SK for community building (0 SC earned)<br><br>
    Her high SK opens leadership opportunities and increases her voting weight, recognizing that building community is as valuable as building code.

#### Why Dual Currency Works

!!! tip "Solving the Recognition Problem"
    **Traditional organizations**:<br>
    - Only pay for direct output<br>
    - Community building goes unrewarded<br>
    - Soft skills undervalued<br>
    - Politics determine influence<br><br>
    **Smartup approach**:<br>
    - SC rewards direct work<br>
    - SK rewards community value<br>
    - Both needed for full participation<br>
    - Merit determines influence<br>

!!! quote "Beyond Individual Gain"
    "In Silicon Valley, they optimize for 'unicorns'—billion-dollar individuals. We optimize for collective intelligence. SK ensures those who make everyone better get recognized, not just those who code fastest."

### :material-bank: Business Operations

!!! info "What is this?"
    How money flows in, how it's allocated, and why our operational model creates competitive advantages over traditional tech companies—all while staying true to SDG missions.

#### Financial Flows

**Money enters through three clean channels:**

<div class="grid cards" markdown>

- :material-account-group:{ .lg .middle } **Crowdfunding Rounds**
    ---
    Each phase opens new funding<br>
    Community-driven campaigns<br>
    Transparent goals and usage<br>
    Creates urgency through phases<br>
    Builds momentum naturally<br>

- :material-office-building:{ .lg .middle } **Organizational Licenses**
    ---
    €5000+ institutional support<br>
    Universities, NGOs, ethical business<br>
    Simplified grant administration<br>
    Strategic partnerships<br>
    Stable funding base<br>

- :material-file-document:{ .lg .middle } **Research Grants**
    ---
    SDG-aligned funding<br>
    No strings attached<br>
    Project-based support<br>
    Public good emphasis<br>
    Mission preservation<br>

</div>

!!! warning "What We Don't Take"
    **No venture capital** - Avoids exit pressure<br>
    **No corporate investment** - Prevents mission drift<br>
    **No hidden funding** - Everything transparent<br><br>
    This isn't ideological purity—it's practical. The moment we take traditional investment, incentives distort toward profit extraction rather than SDG impact.

#### Budget Allocation Process

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    TC[Team Captains<br/>Prepare Requests] --> LT[Leadership Team<br/>Monthly Meeting]
    LT --> P[Public Proposal<br/>With Rationale]
    P --> GF[General Forum<br/>Reviews & Votes]
    GF --> A[Approved Budget<br/>Allocated to Teams]
    A --> E[Execution<br/>Public Spending]
    E --> R[Report Back<br/>To General Forum]
    
```

!!! example "Monthly Budget Meeting"
    **Dev Team Captain**: "We need 5000 SC for mesh protocol development"<br>
    **Design Team Captain**: "We need 3000 SC for UI/UX research"<br>
    **Business Team Captain**: "We need 2000 SC for market analysis"<br><br>
    **Leadership Team** compiles requests, checks against treasury<br>
    **General Forum** sees all requests, debates priorities<br>
    **Vote** determines final allocation<br>
    **Result**: Everyone knows why money goes where<br>

#### Competitive Advantages

!!! tip "Why We Win Against Traditional Tech"
    <br>
    **🌍 Global 24/7 Operations**<br>
    Berlin developer → Bangkok designer → São Paulo tester<br>
    The work never stops, following the sun<br><br>
    **💰 Zero Office Overhead**<br>
    No Silicon Valley rents or corporate campuses<br>
    Every euro goes to actual work<br><br>
    **🎯 Intrinsic Motivation**<br>
    People choose us for mission, not just money<br>
    Passion translates to quality<br><br>
    **📚 Learning-While-Earning**<br>
    Every senior task trains a junior<br>
    Building tomorrow's experts today<br><br>
    **🔍 Radical Transparency**<br>
    No office politics or hidden agendas<br>
    Energy goes to building, not navigating<br>

#### Phase-Based Funding Reality

| Phase | Typical Need | Purpose | Success Metrics |
|-------|--------------|---------|-----------------|
| **Validation** | €50k | Prove concept viable | Community size, initial prototype |
| **Design** | €200k | Create architecture | Complete blueprints, team formation |
| **Production** | €500k | Build the product | Working MVP, user testing |
| **Organization** | €1M | Market preparation | Launch-ready product, exec team |

!!! note "Flexible by Design"
    These aren't fixed—each Smartup's Leadership Team proposes budgets based on real needs. Building emergency communication needs different resources than water purification. The General Forum approves based on transparent justification.

#### Treasury Transparency

**Every owner can see in real-time:**<br>
- Total funds in Open Collective<br>
- Outstanding SC liabilities<br>
- Team budget allocations<br>
- Individual task payments<br>
- Redemption window status<br>

!!! quote "Trust Through Transparency"
    "In traditional startups, employees discover the burn rate when layoffs hit. In a Smartup, every citizen watches the treasury like it's their own bank account—because it is."

### :material-account-multiple: From Smartup to Market: The Ownership Model

!!! info "What is this?"
    When a Smartup completes its four phases and launches a market entity, the Book of Owners becomes a shareholder registry. Every license holder gets an equal share—a bonus for taking the journey together.

#### The Equal Share Principle

Here's how ownership works in practice:

<div class="grid cards" markdown>

- :material-book-open:{ .lg .middle } **During Smartup Phase**
    ---
    Book of Owners tracks licenses<br>
    One license = One vote<br>
    Focus on building together<br>
    Earn SC through work<br>
    Create collective value<br>

- :material-domain:{ .lg .middle } **At Market Launch**
    ---
    Book → Shareholder registry<br>
    1000 owners = 1/1000 share each<br>
    Equal shares regardless of:<br>
    - When you joined<br>
    - License type purchased<br>
    - SC earned<br>

- :material-cash:{ .lg .middle } **After Market Entry**
    ---
    Business generates revenue<br>
    Profits distributed equally<br>
    Shares are nice bonus<br>
    Not why you joined<br>
    Reward for collective risk<br>

</div>

!!! warning "Shares Are Not The Point"
    **We're clear about this**: Join a Smartup to use your talent for SDG progress and earn fair pay through SC. The equal share is a bonus if we succeed together. If shares are your main motivation, this isn't for you.<br><br>
    **The goal**: Make people want to work to earn money, not put in money to earn money.

#### Natural Team Efficiency

The equal share model creates interesting dynamics:

```mermaid
graph LR
    A[Need More Help?] --> B[Accept More Owners]
    B --> C[Smaller Individual Shares]
    
    D[Want Bigger Shares?] --> E[Keep Team Focused]
    E --> F[Work More Efficiently]
    
    G[Sweet Spot] --> H[Right-Sized Team]
    H --> I[Quality Over Quantity]
    
    style G fill:#8bc34a
    style I fill:#8bc34a
```

This tension naturally prevents bloat. Teams find their optimal size—enough people to succeed, not so many that shares become meaningless.

#### The Continuing Relationship

!!! tip "Smartup Community as Strategic Asset"
    After market launch, the Smartup community doesn't disappear—it becomes a living resource for the business entity.

**For the Business (e.g., ONLIFE Inc.):**<br>
- **Talent Pipeline**: Hire from people who built the product<br>
- **Beta Testing**: Community knows the vision intimately<br>
- **Expert Network**: Original builders retain deep knowledge<br>
- **Brand Advocates**: Shareholders naturally promote success<br>

**For Community Members:**<br>
- **First hiring priority**: Job opportunities at the company<br>
- **Paid consulting**: Testing and advisory contracts<br>
- **Continued involvement**: Stay connected to "your baby"<br>
- **Shareholder returns**: If profitable, receive dividends<br>

!!! example "Living Ecosystem in Practice"
    **ONLIFE launches successfully**<br>
    - Needs iOS developer → Hires from Smartup community first<br>
    - Testing new mesh protocol → Pays community members as testers<br>
    - Strategic decision needed → Consults original architects<br>
    - Growing to new markets → Community provides local insights<br><br>
    The Smartup community remains a competitive advantage, not abandoned infrastructure.

#### Realistic Expectations

Let's be concrete about potential returns:

| Scenario | Owners | Annual Profit | Per Person |
|----------|---------|---------------|------------|
| **Conservative** | 500 | €500k | €1,000/year |
| **Moderate** | 500 | €2M | €4,000/year |
| **Success** | 500 | €5M | €10,000/year |

!!! note "It's About Impact, Not Riches"
    These aren't life-changing amounts for individuals. But imagine:<br>
    - Contributing to multiple Smartups over time<br>
    - Building a portfolio of mission-driven work<br>
    - Earning fair SC wages during development<br>
    - Creating lasting SDG impact<br><br>
    The shares are acknowledgment of shared risk, not a get-rich scheme.

!!! quote "Collective Success"
    "We work 24/7 because the SDGs can't wait. We pay fairly because talent deserves reward. We share ownership because collective problems require collective solutions. But the real return on investment? It's measured in lives improved, not just euros earned."

## :material-server: The Technical Stack: Tools for Collective Intelligence

!!! info "What is this?"
    A Smartup's technical infrastructure embodies our values: decentralized, open source, sovereignty-preserving. We chose European-based tools that give us independence from Silicon Valley's surveillance capitalism while enabling true collective work.

### Why Tool Choice Matters

When we observe the current technical landscape, we see tools designed to extract value, not create it collectively. Silicon Valley platforms lock in users, harvest data, and change terms at will. We need infrastructure that serves our mission, not shareholders.

!!! warning "The Sovereignty Imperative"
    Given emerging geopolitical realities, we can't build critical infrastructure on platforms that could be weaponized or withdrawn. European-based, open-source tools give us the autonomy we need.

### Our Technical Philosophy

<div class="grid cards" markdown>

- :material-lock-open:{ .lg .middle } **Open Source Everything**
    ---
    No vendor lock-in<br>
    Community maintained<br>
    Fully auditable<br>
    Fork if needed<br>
    True ownership<br>

- :material-earth-box:{ .lg .middle } **European Sovereignty**
    ---
    GDPR compliance built-in<br>
    No NSA backdoors<br>
    Democratic values<br>
    Stable governance<br>
    Long-term thinking<br>

- :material-puzzle:{ .lg .middle } **Integrated Ecosystem**
    ---
    Tools talk to each other<br>
    Single identity system<br>
    Bots handle integration<br>
    Humans stay focused<br>
    Collective intelligence<br>

</div>

### The Core Stack

#### :material-chat: Element/Matrix - Communication & Command Centre

**What it is**: Decentralized, encrypted, real-time communication<br>
**Why it matters**: Non-coders never need to leave Element—everything happens here<br>
**How we use it**: All 6 groups live here, bots bring external data inline<br>

!!! tip "The Digital Workspace"
    Unlike Slack (US-controlled, data-mining) or Discord (gamer-focused), Matrix gives us:<br>
    - Full data sovereignty<br>
    - Federation capability<br>
    - End-to-end encryption<br>
    - Self-hosted control<br>
    - Bot-friendly architecture<br>

#### :material-git: Forgejo - The Mint & Development Hub

**What it is**: Community-driven Git forge (ethical fork of Gitea)<br>
**Why it matters**: Source of truth for code, docs, and the SC ledger<br>
**How we use it**: Issues become tasks, repos hold everything, CI/CD automates<br>

!!! example "Forgejo in Action"
    - **Code repos**: Every line transparent<br>
    - **Issue tracking**: Tasks with SC bounties<br>
    - **Kanban boards**: Visual workflow<br>
    - **The Ledger**: ledger.log tracks all SC<br>
    - **CI/CD**: Automated testing and deployment<br>

#### :material-robot: Engelbot - The Ultimate Midfielder

**What it is**: Our custom bot honoring Douglas Engelbart<br>
**Why it matters**: Automates the ADM triangle's midfielder role<br>
**How we use it**: Bridges tools, documents decisions, enables workflows<br>

```mermaid
graph LR
    M[Matrix/Element] <--> E[Engelbot]
    F[Forgejo] <--> E
    O[Open Collective] <--> E
    L[Ledger] <--> E
    
    E --> A[Automates Admin]
    E --> D[Documents Everything]
    E --> C[Coordinates Groups]
    
```

!!! quote "Why 'Engelbot'?"
    "The real power of technology comes from augmenting human intelligence, not replacing it. Engelbot handles the boring stuff so humans can focus on what matters."

### Infrastructure Layers

#### Layer 1: Source of Truth
- **Forgejo on Fly.io**: Git repos, issues, CI/CD
- **Persistent volumes**: Data sovereignty
- **Nightly backups**: Infomaniak (Switzerland)

#### Layer 2: Development
- **Gitpod**: Cloud workspaces, no local setup needed
- **50h/month free**: Accessible to all contributors
- **Standardized environments**: Everyone builds the same way

#### Layer 3: Production
- **Fly.io**: Current hosting (EU regions)
- **Future**: EU-only VPS for full sovereignty
- **Clever Cloud**: Stateless services, EU-based

#### Layer 4: Automation
- **Engelbot**: Connects everything
- **CI/CD pipelines**: Automated deployment
- **Health monitoring**: Proactive maintenance

### Financial Infrastructure

#### :material-currency-eur: Open Collective EU

**What it is**: Transparent fiscal hosting<br>
**Why it matters**: Every euro in/out is public<br>
**How we use it**: Crowdfunding intake, SC redemption<br>

!!! tip "Full Financial Transparency"
    Unlike traditional banking:<br>
    - Real-time balance visible<br>
    - Every transaction public<br>
    - Direct SC → EUR conversion<br>
    - No hidden fees or flows<br>

### Security & Resilience

<div class="grid cards" markdown>

- :material-backup-restore:{ .lg .middle } **Backup Strategy**
    ---
    Nightly to Swiss storage<br>
    Encrypted at rest<br>
    Geographic distribution<br>
    Tested restore process<br>

- :material-shield-check:{ .lg .middle } **Access Control**
    ---
    Matrix identity = single source<br>
    Role-based permissions<br>
    No shared passwords<br>
    Full audit trails<br>

- :material-monitor-heart:{ .lg .middle } **Monitoring**
    ---
    Health checks built-in<br>
    Loki/Grafana planned<br>
    Proactive alerts<br>
    Public status page<br>

</div>

### Why This Stack Works for Smartups

!!! success "Aligned with Our Values"
    **Collective Ownership**: Every tool is open source, forkable<br>
    **Collective Craftsmanship**: Integrated workflows, no silos<br>
    **Collective Governance**: Everything auditable, transparent<br>
    **Military Execution**: Automated pipelines, clear processes<br>

The tools don't just support our work—they embody our principles. When a new contributor joins, they enter an ecosystem designed for collaboration, not extraction.

!!! warning "Still Evolving"
    We're starting with proven tools and will migrate to full EU sovereignty as we grow. Every technical decision is documented, debated in public, and aligned with our mission.

## :material-layers-triple: Smartup Administration Index

!!! info "What is this?"
    The Smartup Administration Index is our unified, semantic numbering convention.  
    It assigns every governance channel, team, role, objective, and task a clear, machine-readable identifier—ensuring transparency, accountability, and automation across Forgejo, Element, and Engelbot.

**Purpose**

- 🎯 Clarity: Instantly locate any process or discussion  
- 🤖 Automation-Ready: Bots can parse, filter, and trigger workflows  
- 🔄 Consistency: Uniform identifiers in Matrix/Element, Forgejo, and docs  
- 🧾 Auditability: Every event logged with a traceable ID  

---

#### 🔢 Numbering Layers (1–6)

| Prefix | Layer             | Description                                                          | Example Identifier      |
|--------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| 1_     | General Forum     | Public governance, debate & voting (Element room)                    | `1_general_forum`       |
| 2_     | Workplace         | Coordination hub for all Workers & PLT (Element room)                | `2_workplace`           |
| 3_     | Teams             | Skill-based groups (each team gets an index)                         | `3_4` (Team #4)         |
| 4_     | Roles             | Contributor roles within a team                                       | `4_1_4` (Role #1 in Team 4) |
| 5_     | Objectives        | Project boards / OKRs (main & sub-objectives)                        | `5_2` (Obj #2) / `5_3_4` (Sub-Obj 3 of Obj 4) |
| 6_     | Tasks             | Individual work units                                                | `6_2_3_4` (Task #2 of Sub-Obj 3 of Obj 4) |

---

#### :material-clipboard-list: Examples in Practice

| Concept     | Identifier   | Human-Readable Name           | Notes                                              |
|-------------|--------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| **Forum**   | `1_general_forum` | #1_general_forum (Element)   | All-owner discussions & votes                      |
| **Workplace** | `2_workplace`     | #2_workplace (Element)       | Cross-team coordination & PLT planning             |
| **Team**    | `3_4`        | #3_4_business (Element/Git)   | Business Team                                      |
| **Role**    | `4_1_4`      | `4_1_4_marketing_lead`        | Marketing Lead role in Business Team               |
| **Objective**| `5_2`        | `5_2_onlife-mvp`              | ONLIFE MVP Phase                                   |
| **Sub-Obj** | `5_3_4`      | `5_3_4_ui-refinement`         | 3rd sub-objective under Obj 4                      |
| **Task**    | `6_2_3_4`    | `6_2_3_4_design-login-screen` | 2nd task under Sub-Obj 3 of Obj 4                  |

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### ✅ Why This Works

| Benefit            | Explanation                                                               |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 🧭 Clarity         | Semantic IDs show layer, parent context, and sequence at a glance         |
| 🔄 Consistency     | One simple rule everywhere—no special cases                               |
| 🤖 Automation-Ready | Engelbot/CI parse prefixes to route notifications, trigger bots, filter logs |
| 🧾 Auditability    | Every issue, vote, and task references a stable ID for full traceability  |

Use these identifiers:

- In **Element room names** (`#3_4`, `#2_workplace`, etc.)  
- As **Forgejo issue/project prefixes** (`6_2_3_4_task-title`)  
- In **docs and bots** for filtering and linking  

With a single, right-to-left numbering scheme, our Smartup remains organized, transparent, and ready for scale.  




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