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<h2 id="smartup-business-building-a-247-sdg-enterprise"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M5 6h18v12H5zm9 3a3 3 0 0 1 3 3 3 3 0 0 1-3 3 3 3 0 0 1-3-3 3 3 0 0 1 3-3M9 8a2 2 0 0 1-2 2v4a2 2 0 0 1 2 2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2-2v-4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2zm-8 2h2v10h16v2H1z"/></svg></span> <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Business: Building a 24/7 SDG Enterprise<a class="headerlink" href="#smartup-business-building-a-247-sdg-enterprise" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
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<p>A <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> 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.</p>
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<h3 id="the-business-reality">The Business Reality<a class="headerlink" href="#the-business-reality" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>We need something different—a model that combines business discipline with public good DNA.</p>
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<p><strong>We are a business that:</strong><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></p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p class="admonition-title">Not Anti-Business, New Business</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h3 id="revenue-model-the-four-license-system"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M9 10a3.04 3.04 0 0 1 3-3 3.04 3.04 0 0 1 3 3 3.04 3.04 0 0 1-3 3 3.04 3.04 0 0 1-3-3m3 9 4 1v-3.08A7.54 7.54 0 0 1 12 18a7.54 7.54 0 0 1-4-1.08V20m4-16a5.78 5.78 0 0 0-4.24 1.74A5.78 5.78 0 0 0 6 10a5.78 5.78 0 0 0 1.76 4.23A5.78 5.78 0 0 0 12 16a5.78 5.78 0 0 0 4.24-1.77A5.78 5.78 0 0 0 18 10a5.78 5.78 0 0 0-1.76-4.26A5.78 5.78 0 0 0 12 4m8 6a8 8 0 0 1-.57 2.8A7.8 7.8 0 0 1 18 15.28V23l-6-2-6 2v-7.72A7.9 7.9 0 0 1 4 10a7.68 7.68 0 0 1 2.33-5.64A7.73 7.73 0 0 1 12 2a7.73 7.73 0 0 1 5.67 2.36A7.68 7.68 0 0 1 20 10"/></svg></span> Revenue Model: The <abbr title="The revenue model where community members purchase one of four license tiers (Campaign, Watch, Work, Organizational), each granting one equal vote but varying participation rights.">Four License System</abbr><a class="headerlink" href="#revenue-model-the-four-license-system" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
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<p>Every <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> 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.</p>
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<strong>Gateway to participation</strong><br></p>
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<li>Access public information<br></li>
<li>Help spread awareness<br></li>
<li>Upgrade to paid tiers anytime<br></li>
<li>Perfect for students, low-income supporters<br>
<strong>Rights</strong>: Advocacy and public info access</li>
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<strong>Full governance participation</strong><br></p>
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<li>Equal ownership share<br>
<strong>Rights</strong>: Everything except task work</li>
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<strong>Complete operational access</strong><br></p>
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<li>Everything in Watch +<br></li>
<li>Claim and complete tasks<br></li>
<li>Earn SC through work<br></li>
<li>Join teams and roles<br>
<strong>Rights</strong>: Full citizenship</li>
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<strong>Institutional partnership</strong><br></p>
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<li>One vote (maintains democracy)<br></li>
<li>Designate one representative<br></li>
<li>Use as training ground<br></li>
<li>Simplified grant admin<br>
<strong>Rights</strong>: Strategic partnership</li>
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</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="admonition example">
<p class="admonition-title">Organizational License in Action</p>
<p><strong>University Computer Science Department</strong> buys organizational license:<br>
- Students work on <abbr title="First pilot project of Smartup Zero—an open-source emergency mesh network prototype for smartphones that functions when all other networks fail.">ONLIFE</abbr> for real-world experience<br>
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- 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>
<strong>Result</strong>: Win-win-win for education, SDGs, and <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr></p>
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</div>
<h4 id="price-progression-through-phases">Price Progression Through Phases<a class="headerlink" href="#price-progression-through-phases" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<pre class="mermaid"><code>graph LR
V[Validation&lt;br/&gt;Low prices&lt;br/&gt;High risk] --&gt; D[Design&lt;br/&gt;2x prices&lt;br/&gt;Proven concept]
D --&gt; P[Production&lt;br/&gt;4x prices&lt;br/&gt;Working prototype]
P --&gt; O[Organization&lt;br/&gt;8x prices&lt;br/&gt;Market ready]</code></pre>
<div class="admonition tip">
<p class="admonition-title">Why Prices Increase</p>
<p>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 <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> sets based on needs</p>
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</div>
<div class="admonition quote">
<p class="admonition-title">Equal Ownership Principle</p>
<p>"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."</p>
</div>
<h3 id="labor-economics-how-work-gets-valued"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M15 18.5c-2.5 0-4.68-1.42-5.76-3.5H15l1-2H8.58c-.05-.33-.08-.66-.08-1s.03-.67.08-1H15l1-2H9.24A6.49 6.49 0 0 1 15 5.5c1.61 0 3.09.59 4.23 1.57L21 5.3A8.96 8.96 0 0 0 15 3c-3.92 0-7.24 2.5-8.5 6H3l-1 2h4.06c-.06.33-.06.66-.06 1s0 .67.06 1H3l-1 2h4.5c1.26 3.5 4.58 6 8.5 6 2.31 0 4.41-.87 6-2.3l-1.78-1.77c-1.13.98-2.6 1.57-4.22 1.57"/></svg></span> Labor Economics: How Work Gets Valued<a class="headerlink" href="#labor-economics-how-work-gets-valued" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<div class="admonition info">
<p class="admonition-title">What is this?</p>
<p>The heart of our business model: fair pay for good work. In early phases without cash, we use <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Credits (SC)—a transparent, task-based currency that converts to euros when treasury allows.</p>
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</div>
<h4 id="the-sc-system-work-value">The SC System: Work = Value<a class="headerlink" href="#the-sc-system-work-value" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<p>At the core of our economy lies a simple principle: <strong>you earn by doing, not by being</strong>.</p>
<div class="grid cards">
<ul>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M16 12c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5-5 2.24-5 5 2.24 5 5 5m5.45 5.6c-.39-.4-.88-.6-1.45-.6h-7l-2.08-.73.33-.94L13 16h2.8c.35 0 .63-.14.86-.37s.34-.51.34-.82c0-.54-.26-.91-.78-1.12L8.95 11H7v9l7 2 8.03-3c.01-.53-.19-1-.58-1.4M5 11H.984v11H5z"/></svg></span> <strong>Core SC Principles</strong>
---
<strong>1 SC = 1 EUR claim</strong> on treasury<br>
<strong>Earning</strong>: Only through completed tasks<br>
<strong>Transparency</strong>: Public ledger.log file<br>
<strong>No inflation</strong>: 3x treasury cap<br>
<strong>Fair redemption</strong>: FIFO when cash arrives<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="m18.5 3.5-15 15 2 2 15-15M7 4a3 3 0 0 0-3 3 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 3-3 3 3 0 0 0-3-3m10 10a3 3 0 0 0-3 3 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 3-3 3 3 0 0 0-3-3"/></svg></span> <strong>The 90/10 Split</strong>
---
<strong>Attacker (Senior)</strong>: 90% of task bounty<br>
<strong>Defender (Junior)</strong>: 10% of task bounty<br>
<strong>Why it works</strong>:<br></p>
<ul>
<li>Seniors incentivized to mentor<br></li>
<li>Juniors paid to learn<br></li>
<li>Quality assurance built-in<br></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="admonition example">
<p class="admonition-title">SC in Practice</p>
<p><strong><abbr title="See *6_tasks*.">Task</abbr></strong>: "Implement mesh networking protocol"<br>
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<strong>Bounty</strong>: 2000 SC (pre-assigned, visible to all)<br>
<strong>Senior Dev (Attacker)</strong>: Claims task, implements solution → 1800 SC<br>
<strong>Junior Dev (Defender)</strong>: Reviews, learns, documents → 200 SC<br>
<strong>Result</strong>: Feature built, knowledge transferred, both paid fairly<br></p>
</div>
<h4 id="how-sc-flows-through-the-system">How SC Flows Through the System<a class="headerlink" href="#how-sc-flows-through-the-system" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<pre class="mermaid"><code>flowchart TD
T[Task Created&lt;br/&gt;2000 SC bounty]
W[Worker Claims&lt;br/&gt;Becomes Attacker]
A[Assistant Joins&lt;br/&gt;Becomes Defender]
C[Work Completed&lt;br/&gt;Captain Approves]
L[Ledger Updated&lt;br/&gt;SC Minted]
H{Hold or Cash?}
T --&gt; W
W --&gt; A
A --&gt; C
C --&gt; L
L --&gt; H
H --&gt;|Hold SC| F[Future Value&lt;br/&gt;As Treasury Grows]
H --&gt;|Cash Out| R[Redemption Window&lt;br/&gt;FIFO Order]</code></pre>
<h4 id="treasury-management">Treasury Management<a class="headerlink" href="#treasury-management" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<div class="admonition warning">
<p class="admonition-title">The 3x Rule</p>
<p><strong>Outstanding SC can never exceed 3x cash treasury</strong><br><br>
Treasury: €10,000 → Max SC: 30,000<br>
This prevents runaway inflation and maintains SC value<br></p>
</div>
<p><strong>Redemption Windows work like this:</strong><br>
1. <strong>Funding arrives</strong> (crowdfunding/grants)<br>
2. <strong>Ops team calculates</strong> available redemption<br>
3. <strong>FIFO order</strong> - earliest contributors cash out first<br>
4. <strong>Ledger burns</strong> - SC removed, EUR transferred<br>
5. <strong>Public record</strong> - everyone sees the process<br></p>
<div class="admonition tip">
<p class="admonition-title">The Hold Incentive</p>
<p><strong>Month 1</strong>: Treasury €10k, Outstanding SC 50k = 20% redemption value<br>
<strong>Month 12</strong>: 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.</p>
</div>
<h4 id="why-this-works">Why This Works<a class="headerlink" href="#why-this-works" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<div class="grid cards">
<ul>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M12 3c-1.27 0-2.4.8-2.82 2H3v2h1.95L2 14c-.47 2 1 3 3.5 3s4.06-1 3.5-3L6.05 7h3.12c.33.85.98 1.5 1.83 1.83V20H2v2h20v-2h-9V8.82c.85-.32 1.5-.97 1.82-1.82h3.13L15 14c-.47 2 1 3 3.5 3s4.06-1 3.5-3l-2.95-7H21V5h-6.17C14.4 3.8 13.27 3 12 3m0 2a1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1-1 1 1 1 0 0 1-1-1 1 1 0 0 1 1-1m-6.5 5.25L7 14H4zm13 0L20 14h-3z"/></svg></span> <strong>Fair Exchange</strong>
---
No working for "exposure"<br>
No equity promises<br>
Clear value for clear work<br>
Transparent to everyone<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="m10 17-4-4 1.41-1.41L10 14.17l6.59-6.59L18 9m-6-8L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5z"/></svg></span> <strong>Protected Value</strong>
---
Can't print unlimited SC<br>
Can't favor friends<br>
Can't hide transactions<br>
Can't change history<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="m13.13 22.19-1.63-3.83c1.57-.58 3.04-1.36 4.4-2.27zM5.64 12.5l-3.83-1.63 6.1-2.77C7 9.46 6.22 10.93 5.64 12.5M21.61 2.39S16.66.269 11 5.93c-2.19 2.19-3.5 4.6-4.35 6.71-.28.75-.09 1.57.46 2.13l2.13 2.12c.55.56 1.37.74 2.12.46A19.1 19.1 0 0 0 18.07 13c5.66-5.66 3.54-10.61 3.54-10.61m-7.07 7.07c-.78-.78-.78-2.05 0-2.83s2.05-.78 2.83 0c.77.78.78 2.05 0 2.83s-2.05.78-2.83 0m-5.66 7.07-1.41-1.41zM6.24 22l3.64-3.64c-.34-.09-.67-.24-.97-.45L4.83 22zM2 22h1.41l4.77-4.76-1.42-1.41L2 20.59zm0-2.83 4.09-4.08c-.21-.3-.36-.62-.45-.97L2 17.76z"/></svg></span> <strong>Aligned Incentives</strong>
---
Work more = earn more<br>
Help others = get 10%<br>
Build value = SC appreciates<br>
Stay active = stay earning<br></p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="admonition quote">
<p class="admonition-title">No Hidden Bonuses</p>
<p>"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."</p>
</div>
<h3 id="social-capital-the-sk-system"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M12 4c1.11 0 2 .89 2 2s-.89 2-2 2-2-.89-2-2 .9-2 2-2m9 12v-2c-2.24 0-4.16-.96-5.6-2.68l-1.34-1.6A1.98 1.98 0 0 0 12.53 9H11.5c-.61 0-1.17.26-1.55.72l-1.34 1.6C7.16 13.04 5.24 14 3 14v2c2.77 0 5.19-1.17 7-3.25V15l-3.88 1.55c-.67.27-1.12.95-1.12 1.66C5 19.2 5.8 20 6.79 20H9v-.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 2.5-2.5h3c.28 0 .5.22.5.5s-.22.5-.5.5h-3c-.83 0-1.5.67-1.5 1.5v.5h7.21c.99 0 1.79-.8 1.79-1.79 0-.71-.45-1.39-1.12-1.66L14 15v-2.25c1.81 2.08 4.23 3.25 7 3.25"/></svg></span> Social Capital: The SK System<a class="headerlink" href="#social-capital-the-sk-system" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<div class="admonition info">
<p class="admonition-title">What is this?</p>
<p>Money isn't the only currency that matters. <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> 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.</p>
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</div>
<h4 id="sk-recognition-beyond-money">SK: Recognition Beyond Money<a class="headerlink" href="#sk-recognition-beyond-money" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<p>While SC rewards task completion, SK captures the intangible value that makes communities thrive.</p>
<div class="grid cards">
<ul>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M12 18c0 1 .25 1.92.67 2.74l-.67.61-1.45-1.32C5.4 15.36 2 12.27 2 8.5 2 5.41 4.42 3 7.5 3c1.74 0 3.41.81 4.5 2.08C13.09 3.81 14.76 3 16.5 3 19.58 3 22 5.41 22 8.5c0 1.43-.5 2.76-1.38 4.11-.79-.38-1.68-.61-2.62-.61-3.31 0-6 2.69-6 6m7-4h-2v3h-3v2h3v3h2v-3h3v-2h-3z"/></svg></span> <strong>How SK is Earned</strong>
---
<strong>Quality defender feedback</strong>: +5-10 SK<br>
<strong>Successful proposals</strong>: +20 SK<br>
<strong>Mentoring juniors</strong>: +5 SK/week<br>
<strong><abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr> captain service</strong>: +10 SK/month<br>
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<strong>Mission completion</strong>: +15 SK<br>
<strong>Conflict resolution</strong>: +10 SK<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M18 8a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v10a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V10a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h9V6a3 3 0 0 0-3-3 3 3 0 0 0-3 3H7a5 5 0 0 1 5-5 5 5 0 0 1 5 5v2zm-6 9a2 2 0 0 0 2-2 2 2 0 0 0-2-2 2 2 0 0 0-2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 2"/></svg></span> <strong>What SK Unlocks</strong>
---
<strong>50 SK</strong>: Propose in <abbr title="See *1_general_forum*.">General Forum</abbr><br>
<strong>100 SK</strong>: Apply for <abbr title="Elected leader of a Team. Manages roles, approves tasks, allocates budget, and represents the Team in the Leadership Team.">Team Captain</abbr><br>
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<strong>200 SK</strong>: Lead Missions<br>
<strong>500 SK</strong>: Join <abbr title="Strategic core of Smartup creation phases. Composed of all Team Captains and the initiating entrepreneur.">Leadership Team</abbr><br>
<strong>Vote weight</strong>: Max 1.5x at 500+ SK<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M6 2h12v6l-4 4 4 4v6H6v-6l4-4-4-4zm10 14.5-4-4-4 4V20h8zm-4-5 4-4V4H8v3.5zM10 6h4v.75l-2 2-2-2z"/></svg></span> <strong>SK Decay Mechanism</strong>
---
<strong>10% monthly decay</strong><br></p>
<ul>
<li>Prevents founder privilege<br></li>
<li>Rewards active contribution<br></li>
<li>Makes room for new leaders<br></li>
<li>Keeps influence current<br>
<strong>Stay active or fade away</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning">
<p class="admonition-title">SK Cannot Be Gamed</p>
<p><strong>Can't buy it</strong>: No amount of money gets you SK<br>
<strong>Can't transfer it</strong>: Your reputation is yours alone<br>
<strong>Can't hoard it</strong>: Use it or lose it to decay<br>
<strong>Can't fake it</strong>: Earned through peer recognition<br></p>
</div>
<h4 id="the-dual-currency-dynamic">The Dual Currency Dynamic<a class="headerlink" href="#the-dual-currency-dynamic" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<pre class="mermaid"><code>graph TD
HSL[High SC, Low SK&lt;br/&gt;Great Individual Worker&lt;br/&gt;Limited Influence&lt;br/&gt;Needs more community engagement]
LSH[Low SC, High SK&lt;br/&gt;Community Pillar&lt;br/&gt;Trusted Voice&lt;br/&gt;Consider taking more tasks]
HSH[High SC, High SK&lt;br/&gt;Natural Leader&lt;br/&gt;Productive + Connected&lt;br/&gt;Ready for Leadership Team]
LSL[Low SC, Low SK&lt;br/&gt;New Member&lt;br/&gt;Learning Phase&lt;br/&gt;Pick a path to contribute]
HSL --&gt; HSH
LSH --&gt; HSH
LSL --&gt; HSL
LSL --&gt; LSH </code></pre>
<div class="admonition example">
<p class="admonition-title">SK in Action</p>
<p><strong>Maria spends her evening:</strong><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>
<strong>Total</strong>: +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.</p>
</div>
<h4 id="why-dual-currency-works">Why Dual Currency Works<a class="headerlink" href="#why-dual-currency-works" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<div class="admonition tip">
<p class="admonition-title">Solving the Recognition Problem</p>
<p><strong>Traditional organizations</strong>:<br>
- Only pay for direct output<br>
- Community building goes unrewarded<br>
- Soft skills undervalued<br>
- Politics determine influence<br><br>
<strong><abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> approach</strong>:<br>
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- SC rewards direct work<br>
- SK rewards community value<br>
- Both needed for full participation<br>
- Merit determines influence<br></p>
</div>
<div class="admonition quote">
<p class="admonition-title">Beyond Individual Gain</p>
<p>"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."</p>
</div>
<h3 id="business-operations"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M11.5 1 2 6v2h19V6m-5 4v7h3v-7M2 22h19v-3H2m8-9v7h3v-7m-9 0v7h3v-7z"/></svg></span> Business Operations<a class="headerlink" href="#business-operations" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<div class="admonition info">
<p class="admonition-title">What is this?</p>
<p>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.</p>
</div>
<h4 id="financial-flows">Financial Flows<a class="headerlink" href="#financial-flows" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<p><strong>Money enters through three clean channels:</strong></p>
<div class="grid cards">
<ul>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M12 5.5A3.5 3.5 0 0 1 15.5 9a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-3.5 3.5A3.5 3.5 0 0 1 8.5 9 3.5 3.5 0 0 1 12 5.5M5 8c.56 0 1.08.15 1.53.42-.15 1.43.27 2.85 1.13 3.96C7.16 13.34 6.16 14 5 14a3 3 0 0 1-3-3 3 3 0 0 1 3-3m14 0a3 3 0 0 1 3 3 3 3 0 0 1-3 3c-1.16 0-2.16-.66-2.66-1.62a5.54 5.54 0 0 0 1.13-3.96c.45-.27.97-.42 1.53-.42M5.5 18.25c0-2.07 2.91-3.75 6.5-3.75s6.5 1.68 6.5 3.75V20h-13zM0 20v-1.5c0-1.39 1.89-2.56 4.45-2.9-.59.68-.95 1.62-.95 2.65V20zm24 0h-3.5v-1.75c0-1.03-.36-1.97-.95-2.65 2.56.34 4.45 1.51 4.45 2.9z"/></svg></span> <strong>Crowdfunding Rounds</strong>
---
Each phase opens new funding<br>
Community-driven campaigns<br>
Transparent goals and usage<br>
Creates urgency through phases<br>
Builds momentum naturally<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M5 3v18h6v-3.5h2V21h6V3zm2 2h2v2H7zm4 0h2v2h-2zm4 0h2v2h-2zM7 9h2v2H7zm4 0h2v2h-2zm4 0h2v2h-2zm-8 4h2v2H7zm4 0h2v2h-2zm4 0h2v2h-2zm-8 4h2v2H7zm8 0h2v2h-2z"/></svg></span> <strong>Organizational Licenses</strong>
---
€5000+ institutional support<br>
Universities, NGOs, ethical business<br>
Simplified grant administration<br>
Strategic partnerships<br>
Stable funding base<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M13 9h5.5L13 3.5zM6 2h8l6 6v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4c0-1.11.89-2 2-2m9 16v-2H6v2zm3-4v-2H6v2z"/></svg></span> <strong>Research Grants</strong>
---
SDG-aligned funding<br>
No strings attached<br>
Project-based support<br>
Public good emphasis<br>
Mission preservation<br></p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning">
<p class="admonition-title">What We Don't Take</p>
<p><strong>No venture capital</strong> - Avoids exit pressure<br>
<strong>No corporate investment</strong> - Prevents mission drift<br>
<strong>No hidden funding</strong> - 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.</p>
</div>
<h4 id="budget-allocation-process">Budget Allocation Process<a class="headerlink" href="#budget-allocation-process" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<pre class="mermaid"><code>flowchart LR
TC[Team Captains&lt;br/&gt;Prepare Requests] --&gt; LT[Leadership Team&lt;br/&gt;Monthly Meeting]
LT --&gt; P[Public Proposal&lt;br/&gt;With Rationale]
P --&gt; GF[General Forum&lt;br/&gt;Reviews &amp; Votes]
GF --&gt; A[Approved Budget&lt;br/&gt;Allocated to Teams]
A --&gt; E[Execution&lt;br/&gt;Public Spending]
E --&gt; R[Report Back&lt;br/&gt;To General Forum]
</code></pre>
<div class="admonition example">
<p class="admonition-title">Monthly Budget Meeting</p>
<p><strong>Dev <abbr title="Elected leader of a Team. Manages roles, approves tasks, allocates budget, and represents the Team in the Leadership Team.">Team Captain</abbr></strong>: "We need 5000 SC for mesh protocol development"<br>
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<strong><abbr title="Handles UX, interface, branding, prototyping, and design blueprints. Works closely with Development and Science Teams.">Design Team</abbr> Captain</strong>: "We need 3000 SC for UI/UX research"<br>
<strong><abbr title="Team responsible for business strategy, marketing, financial planning, and the Official Smartup Business Plan (OSBP).">Business Team</abbr> Captain</strong>: "We need 2000 SC for market analysis"<br><br>
<strong><abbr title="Strategic core of Smartup creation phases. Composed of all Team Captains and the initiating entrepreneur.">Leadership Team</abbr></strong> compiles requests, checks against treasury<br>
<strong><abbr title="See *1_general_forum*.">General Forum</abbr></strong> sees all requests, debates priorities<br>
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<strong>Vote</strong> determines final allocation<br>
<strong>Result</strong>: Everyone knows why money goes where<br></p>
</div>
<h4 id="competitive-advantages">Competitive Advantages<a class="headerlink" href="#competitive-advantages" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<div class="admonition tip">
<p class="admonition-title">Why We Win Against Traditional Tech</p>
<p><br>
<strong>🌍 Global 24/7 Operations</strong><br>
Berlin developer → Bangkok designer → São Paulo tester<br>
The work never stops, following the sun<br><br>
<strong>💰 Zero Office Overhead</strong><br>
No Silicon Valley rents or corporate campuses<br>
Every euro goes to actual work<br><br>
<strong>🎯 Intrinsic Motivation</strong><br>
People choose us for mission, not just money<br>
Passion translates to quality<br><br>
<strong>📚 Learning-While-Earning</strong><br>
Every senior task trains a junior<br>
Building tomorrow's experts today<br><br>
<strong>🔍 Radical Transparency</strong><br>
No office politics or hidden agendas<br>
Energy goes to building, not navigating<br></p>
</div>
<h4 id="phase-based-funding-reality">Phase-Based Funding Reality<a class="headerlink" href="#phase-based-funding-reality" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Phase</th>
<th>Typical Need</th>
<th>Purpose</th>
<th>Success Metrics</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Validation</strong></td>
<td>€50k</td>
<td>Prove concept viable</td>
<td>Community size, initial prototype</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Design</strong></td>
<td>€200k</td>
<td>Create architecture</td>
<td>Complete blueprints, team formation</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Production</strong></td>
<td>€500k</td>
<td>Build the product</td>
<td>Working MVP, user testing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Organization</strong></td>
<td>€1M</td>
<td>Market preparation</td>
<td>Launch-ready product, exec team</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<div class="admonition note">
<p class="admonition-title">Flexible by Design</p>
<p>These aren't fixed—each <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>'s <abbr title="Strategic core of Smartup creation phases. Composed of all Team Captains and the initiating entrepreneur.">Leadership Team</abbr> proposes budgets based on real needs. Building emergency communication needs different resources than water purification. The <abbr title="See *1_general_forum*.">General Forum</abbr> approves based on transparent justification.</p>
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</div>
<h4 id="treasury-transparency">Treasury Transparency<a class="headerlink" href="#treasury-transparency" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<p><strong>Every owner can see in real-time:</strong><br>
- Total funds in Open Collective<br>
- Outstanding SC liabilities<br>
- <abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr> budget allocations<br>
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- Individual task payments<br>
- Redemption window status<br></p>
<div class="admonition quote">
<p class="admonition-title">Trust Through Transparency</p>
<p>"In traditional startups, employees discover the burn rate when layoffs hit. In a <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>, every citizen watches the treasury like it's their own bank account—because it is."</p>
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</div>
<h3 id="from-smartup-to-market-the-ownership-model"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M16 17v2H2v-2s0-4 7-4 7 4 7 4m-3.5-9.5A3.5 3.5 0 1 0 9 11a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 3.5-3.5m3.44 5.5A5.32 5.32 0 0 1 18 17v2h4v-2s0-3.63-6.06-4M15 4a3.4 3.4 0 0 0-1.93.59 5 5 0 0 1 0 5.82A3.4 3.4 0 0 0 15 11a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0-7"/></svg></span> From <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> to Market: The Ownership Model<a class="headerlink" href="#from-smartup-to-market-the-ownership-model" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
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<div class="admonition info">
<p class="admonition-title">What is this?</p>
<p>When a <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> completes its four phases and launches a market entity, the <abbr title="Transparent registry listing all official Smartup owners and their rights.">Book of Owners</abbr> becomes a shareholder registry. Every license holder gets an equal share—a bonus for taking the journey together.</p>
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</div>
<h4 id="the-equal-share-principle">The Equal Share Principle<a class="headerlink" href="#the-equal-share-principle" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<p>Here's how ownership works in practice:</p>
<div class="grid cards">
<ul>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M13 12h7v1.5h-7m0-4h7V11h-7m0 3.5h7V16h-7m8-12H3a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v13a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h18a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6a2 2 0 0 0-2-2m0 15h-9V6h9"/></svg></span> <strong>During <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Phase</strong>
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---
<abbr title="Transparent registry listing all official Smartup owners and their rights.">Book of Owners</abbr> tracks licenses<br>
One license = One vote<br>
Focus on building together<br>
Earn SC through work<br>
Create collective value<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M18 15h-2v2h2m0-6h-2v2h2m2 6h-8v-2h2v-2h-2v-2h2v-2h-2V9h8M10 7H8V5h2m0 6H8V9h2m0 6H8v-2h2m0 6H8v-2h2M6 7H4V5h2m0 6H4V9h2m0 6H4v-2h2m0 6H4v-2h2m6-10V3H2v18h20V7z"/></svg></span> <strong>At Market Launch</strong>
---
Book → Shareholder registry<br>
1000 owners = 1/1000 share each<br>
Equal shares regardless of:<br></p>
<ul>
<li>When you joined<br></li>
<li>License type purchased<br></li>
<li>SC earned<br></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 6h18v12H3zm9 3a3 3 0 0 1 3 3 3 3 0 0 1-3 3 3 3 0 0 1-3-3 3 3 0 0 1 3-3M7 8a2 2 0 0 1-2 2v4a2 2 0 0 1 2 2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2-2v-4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z"/></svg></span> <strong>After Market Entry</strong>
---
Business generates revenue<br>
Profits distributed equally<br>
Shares are nice bonus<br>
Not why you joined<br>
Reward for collective risk<br></p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="admonition warning">
<p class="admonition-title">Shares Are Not The Point</p>
<p><strong>We're clear about this</strong>: Join a <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> 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>
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<strong>The goal</strong>: Make people want to work to earn money, not put in money to earn money.</p>
</div>
<h4 id="natural-team-efficiency">Natural <abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr> Efficiency<a class="headerlink" href="#natural-team-efficiency" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
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<p>The equal share model creates interesting dynamics:</p>
<pre class="mermaid"><code>graph LR
A[Need More Help?] --&gt; B[Accept More Owners]
B --&gt; C[Smaller Individual Shares]
D[Want Bigger Shares?] --&gt; E[Keep Team Focused]
E --&gt; F[Work More Efficiently]
G[Sweet Spot] --&gt; H[Right-Sized Team]
H --&gt; I[Quality Over Quantity]
style G fill:#8bc34a
style I fill:#8bc34a</code></pre>
<p>This tension naturally prevents bloat. Teams find their optimal size—enough people to succeed, not so many that shares become meaningless.</p>
<h4 id="the-continuing-relationship">The Continuing Relationship<a class="headerlink" href="#the-continuing-relationship" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<div class="admonition tip">
<p class="admonition-title"><abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Community as Strategic Asset</p>
<p>After market launch, the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> community doesn't disappear—it becomes a living resource for the business entity.</p>
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</div>
<p><strong>For the Business (e.g., <abbr title="First pilot project of Smartup Zero—an open-source emergency mesh network prototype for smartphones that functions when all other networks fail.">ONLIFE</abbr> Inc.):</strong><br>
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- <strong>Talent Pipeline</strong>: Hire from people who built the product<br>
- <strong>Beta Testing</strong>: Community knows the vision intimately<br>
- <strong>Expert Network</strong>: Original builders retain deep knowledge<br>
- <strong>Brand Advocates</strong>: Shareholders naturally promote success<br></p>
<p><strong>For Community Members:</strong><br>
- <strong>First hiring priority</strong>: Job opportunities at the company<br>
- <strong>Paid consulting</strong>: Testing and advisory contracts<br>
- <strong>Continued involvement</strong>: Stay connected to "your baby"<br>
- <strong>Shareholder returns</strong>: If profitable, receive dividends<br></p>
<div class="admonition example">
<p class="admonition-title">Living Ecosystem in Practice</p>
<p><strong><abbr title="First pilot project of Smartup Zero—an open-source emergency mesh network prototype for smartphones that functions when all other networks fail.">ONLIFE</abbr> launches successfully</strong><br>
- Needs iOS developer → Hires from <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> community first<br>
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- 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 <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> community remains a competitive advantage, not abandoned infrastructure.</p>
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</div>
<h4 id="realistic-expectations">Realistic Expectations<a class="headerlink" href="#realistic-expectations" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<p>Let's be concrete about potential returns:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Scenario</th>
<th>Owners</th>
<th>Annual Profit</th>
<th>Per Person</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Conservative</strong></td>
<td>500</td>
<td>€500k</td>
<td>€1,000/year</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Moderate</strong></td>
<td>500</td>
<td>€2M</td>
<td>€4,000/year</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Success</strong></td>
<td>500</td>
<td>€5M</td>
<td>€10,000/year</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<div class="admonition note">
<p class="admonition-title">It's About Impact, Not Riches</p>
<p>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.</p>
</div>
<div class="admonition quote">
<p class="admonition-title">Collective Success</p>
<p>"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."</p>
</div>
<h2 id="the-technical-stack-tools-for-collective-intelligence"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M4 1h16a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v4a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H4a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V2a1 1 0 0 1 1-1m0 8h16a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v4a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H4a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1m0 8h16a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v4a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H4a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1M9 5h1V3H9zm0 8h1v-2H9zm0 8h1v-2H9zM5 3v2h2V3zm0 8v2h2v-2zm0 8v2h2v-2z"/></svg></span> The Technical Stack: Tools for Collective Intelligence<a class="headerlink" href="#the-technical-stack-tools-for-collective-intelligence" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
<div class="admonition info">
<p class="admonition-title">What is this?</p>
<p>A <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>'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.</p>
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</div>
<h3 id="why-tool-choice-matters">Why Tool Choice Matters<a class="headerlink" href="#why-tool-choice-matters" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<div class="admonition warning">
<p class="admonition-title">The Sovereignty Imperative</p>
<p>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.</p>
</div>
<h3 id="our-technical-philosophy">Our Technical Philosophy<a class="headerlink" href="#our-technical-philosophy" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<div class="grid cards">
<ul>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M18 8a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v10a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V10a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h9V6a3 3 0 0 0-3-3 3 3 0 0 0-3 3H7a5 5 0 0 1 5-5 5 5 0 0 1 5 5v2zm-6 9a2 2 0 0 0 2-2 2 2 0 0 0-2-2 2 2 0 0 0-2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 2"/></svg></span> <strong>Open Source Everything</strong>
---
No vendor lock-in<br>
Community maintained<br>
Fully auditable<br>
Fork if needed<br>
True ownership<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M5 3c-1.11 0-2 .89-2 2v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2zm10.78 2H19v12.18c-.26-.8-1.31-1.39-2.2-1.39h-1v-3a1 1 0 0 0-1-1h-6v-2h2a1 1 0 0 0 1-1v-2h2c1.03 0 1.87-.79 1.98-1.79M5 10.29l4.8 4.5v1a2 2 0 0 0 2 2V19H5z"/></svg></span> <strong>European Sovereignty</strong>
---
GDPR compliance built-in<br>
No NSA backdoors<br>
Democratic values<br>
Stable governance<br>
Long-term thinking<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.5 11H19V7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4V3.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 0 10.5 1 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 8 3.5V5H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v3.8h1.5c1.5 0 2.7 1.2 2.7 2.7S5 16.2 3.5 16.2H2V20a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h3.8v-1.5c0-1.5 1.2-2.7 2.7-2.7s2.7 1.2 2.7 2.7V22H17a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-4h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 2.5-2.5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0-2.5-2.5"/></svg></span> <strong>Integrated Ecosystem</strong>
---
Tools talk to each other<br>
Single identity system<br>
Bots handle integration<br>
Humans stay focused<br>
Collective intelligence<br></p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h3 id="the-core-stack">The Core Stack<a class="headerlink" href="#the-core-stack" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<h4 id="elementmatrix-communication-command-centre"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M12 3c5.5 0 10 3.58 10 8s-4.5 8-10 8c-1.24 0-2.43-.18-3.53-.5C5.55 21 2 21 2 21c2.33-2.33 2.7-3.9 2.75-4.5C3.05 15.07 2 13.13 2 11c0-4.42 4.5-8 10-8"/></svg></span> Element/Matrix - Communication &amp; Command Centre<a class="headerlink" href="#elementmatrix-communication-command-centre" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<p><strong>What it is</strong>: Decentralized, encrypted, real-time communication<br>
<strong>Why it matters</strong>: Non-coders never need to leave Element—everything happens here<br>
<strong>How we use it</strong>: All 6 groups live here, bots bring external data inline<br></p>
<div class="admonition tip">
<p class="admonition-title">The Digital Workspace</p>
<p>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></p>
</div>
<h4 id="forgejo-the-mint-development-hub"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M2.6 10.59 8.38 4.8l1.69 1.7c-.24.85.15 1.78.93 2.23v5.54c-.6.34-1 .99-1 1.73a2 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2-2c0-.74-.4-1.39-1-1.73V9.41l2.07 2.09c-.07.15-.07.32-.07.5a2 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2-2 2 2 0 0 0-2-2c-.18 0-.35 0-.5.07L13.93 7.5a1.98 1.98 0 0 0-1.15-2.34c-.43-.16-.88-.2-1.28-.09L9.8 3.38l.79-.78c.78-.79 2.04-.79 2.82 0l7.99 7.99c.79.78.79 2.04 0 2.82l-7.99 7.99c-.78.79-2.04.79-2.82 0L2.6 13.41c-.79-.78-.79-2.04 0-2.82"/></svg></span> <abbr title="The self-hosted Git forge (ethical fork of Gitea) used for code, project boards, issue tracking, Smartup Credits ledger, and CI/CD automation.">Forgejo</abbr> - The Mint &amp; Development Hub<a class="headerlink" href="#forgejo-the-mint-development-hub" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
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<p><strong>What it is</strong>: Community-driven Git forge (ethical fork of Gitea)<br>
<strong>Why it matters</strong>: Source of truth for code, docs, and the SC ledger<br>
<strong>How we use it</strong>: Issues become tasks, repos hold everything, CI/CD automates<br></p>
<div class="admonition example">
<p class="admonition-title"><abbr title="The self-hosted Git forge (ethical fork of Gitea) used for code, project boards, issue tracking, Smartup Credits ledger, and CI/CD automation.">Forgejo</abbr> in Action</p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Code repos</strong>: Every line transparent<br></li>
<li><strong>Issue tracking</strong>: Tasks with SC bounties<br></li>
<li><strong>Kanban boards</strong>: Visual workflow<br></li>
<li><strong>The Ledger</strong>: ledger.log tracks all SC<br></li>
<li><strong>CI/CD</strong>: Automated testing and deployment<br></li>
</ul>
</div>
<h4 id="engelbot-the-ultimate-midfielder"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M12 2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2c0 .74-.4 1.39-1 1.73V7h1a7 7 0 0 1 7 7h1a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v3a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-1v1a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-1H2a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h1a7 7 0 0 1 7-7h1V5.73c-.6-.34-1-.99-1-1.73a2 2 0 0 1 2-2M7.5 13A2.5 2.5 0 0 0 5 15.5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 7.5 18a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 2.5-2.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 0 7.5 13m9 0a2.5 2.5 0 0 0-2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 2.5-2.5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0-2.5-2.5"/></svg></span> <abbr title="The custom Smartup bot acting as the Midfielder in the ADM Triangle. Automates notifications, bridges Forgejo and Matrix, parses structured commands, and logs key events.">Engelbot</abbr> - The Ultimate Midfielder<a class="headerlink" href="#engelbot-the-ultimate-midfielder" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
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<p><strong>What it is</strong>: Our custom bot honoring Douglas Engelbart<br>
<strong>Why it matters</strong>: Automates the ADM triangle's midfielder role<br>
<strong>How we use it</strong>: Bridges tools, documents decisions, enables workflows<br></p>
<pre class="mermaid"><code>graph LR
M[Matrix/Element] &lt;--&gt; E[Engelbot]
F[Forgejo] &lt;--&gt; E
O[Open Collective] &lt;--&gt; E
L[Ledger] &lt;--&gt; E
E --&gt; A[Automates Admin]
E --&gt; D[Documents Everything]
E --&gt; C[Coordinates Groups]
</code></pre>
<div class="admonition quote">
<p class="admonition-title">Why '<abbr title="The custom Smartup bot acting as the Midfielder in the ADM Triangle. Automates notifications, bridges Forgejo and Matrix, parses structured commands, and logs key events.">Engelbot</abbr>'?</p>
<p>"The real power of technology comes from augmenting human intelligence, not replacing it. <abbr title="The custom Smartup bot acting as the Midfielder in the ADM Triangle. Automates notifications, bridges Forgejo and Matrix, parses structured commands, and logs key events.">Engelbot</abbr> handles the boring stuff so humans can focus on what matters."</p>
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</div>
<h3 id="infrastructure-layers">Infrastructure Layers<a class="headerlink" href="#infrastructure-layers" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<h4 id="layer-1-source-of-truth">Layer 1: Source of Truth<a class="headerlink" href="#layer-1-source-of-truth" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong><abbr title="The self-hosted Git forge (ethical fork of Gitea) used for code, project boards, issue tracking, Smartup Credits ledger, and CI/CD automation.">Forgejo</abbr> on Fly.io</strong>: Git repos, issues, CI/CD</li>
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<li><strong>Persistent volumes</strong>: Data sovereignty</li>
<li><strong>Nightly backups</strong>: Infomaniak (Switzerland)</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="layer-2-development">Layer 2: Development<a class="headerlink" href="#layer-2-development" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Gitpod</strong>: Cloud workspaces, no local setup needed</li>
<li><strong>50h/month free</strong>: Accessible to all contributors</li>
<li><strong>Standardized environments</strong>: Everyone builds the same way</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="layer-3-production">Layer 3: Production<a class="headerlink" href="#layer-3-production" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Fly.io</strong>: Current hosting (EU regions)</li>
<li><strong>Future</strong>: EU-only VPS for full sovereignty</li>
<li><strong>Clever Cloud</strong>: Stateless services, EU-based</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="layer-4-automation">Layer 4: Automation<a class="headerlink" href="#layer-4-automation" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong><abbr title="The custom Smartup bot acting as the Midfielder in the ADM Triangle. Automates notifications, bridges Forgejo and Matrix, parses structured commands, and logs key events.">Engelbot</abbr></strong>: Connects everything</li>
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<li><strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong>: Automated deployment</li>
<li><strong>Health monitoring</strong>: Proactive maintenance</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="financial-infrastructure">Financial Infrastructure<a class="headerlink" href="#financial-infrastructure" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<h4 id="open-collective-eu"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M15 18.5c-2.5 0-4.68-1.42-5.76-3.5H15l1-2H8.58c-.05-.33-.08-.66-.08-1s.03-.67.08-1H15l1-2H9.24A6.49 6.49 0 0 1 15 5.5c1.61 0 3.09.59 4.23 1.57L21 5.3A8.96 8.96 0 0 0 15 3c-3.92 0-7.24 2.5-8.5 6H3l-1 2h4.06c-.06.33-.06.66-.06 1s0 .67.06 1H3l-1 2h4.5c1.26 3.5 4.58 6 8.5 6 2.31 0 4.41-.87 6-2.3l-1.78-1.77c-1.13.98-2.6 1.57-4.22 1.57"/></svg></span> <abbr title="The transparent fiscal host for Smartup Zero, managing crowdfunding, budgets, and payouts. All transactions are publicly visible.">Open Collective EU</abbr><a class="headerlink" href="#open-collective-eu" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
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<p><strong>What it is</strong>: Transparent fiscal hosting<br>
<strong>Why it matters</strong>: Every euro in/out is public<br>
<strong>How we use it</strong>: Crowdfunding intake, SC redemption<br></p>
<div class="admonition tip">
<p class="admonition-title">Full Financial Transparency</p>
<p>Unlike traditional banking:<br>
- Real-time balance visible<br>
- Every transaction public<br>
- Direct SC → EUR conversion<br>
- No hidden fees or flows<br></p>
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<h3 id="security-resilience">Security &amp; Resilience<a class="headerlink" href="#security-resilience" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
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<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M12 3a9 9 0 0 0-9 9H0l4 4 4-4H5a7 7 0 0 1 7-7 7 7 0 0 1 7 7 7 7 0 0 1-7 7c-1.5 0-2.91-.5-4.06-1.3L6.5 19.14A9.1 9.1 0 0 0 12 21a9 9 0 0 0 9-9 9 9 0 0 0-9-9m2 9a2 2 0 0 0-2-2 2 2 0 0 0-2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2-2"/></svg></span> <strong>Backup Strategy</strong>
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Nightly to Swiss storage<br>
Encrypted at rest<br>
Geographic distribution<br>
Tested restore process<br></p>
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<li>
<p><span class="twemoji lg middle"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="m10 17-4-4 1.41-1.41L10 14.17l6.59-6.59L18 9m-6-8L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5z"/></svg></span> <strong>Access Control</strong>
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Matrix identity = single source<br>
<abbr title="See *4_roles*.">Role</abbr>-based permissions<br>
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No shared passwords<br>
Full audit trails<br></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>:material-monitor-heart:{ .lg .middle } <strong>Monitoring</strong>
---
Health checks built-in<br>
Loki/Grafana planned<br>
Proactive alerts<br>
Public status page<br></p>
</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="why-this-stack-works-for-smartups">Why This Stack Works for Smartups<a class="headerlink" href="#why-this-stack-works-for-smartups" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<div class="admonition success">
<p class="admonition-title">Aligned with Our Values</p>
<p><strong><abbr title="Equal and inclusive ownership model based on contribution, not hierarchy or investment.">Collective Ownership</abbr></strong>: Every tool is open source, forkable<br>
<strong><abbr title="Core value emphasizing meaningful, merit-based distribution of work and reward.">Collective Craftsmanship</abbr></strong>: Integrated workflows, no silos<br>
<strong><abbr title="Transparent and democratic oversight of all operations, including deliberation and voting.">Collective Governance</abbr></strong>: Everything auditable, transparent<br>
<strong>Military Execution</strong>: Automated pipelines, clear processes<br></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<div class="admonition warning">
<p class="admonition-title">Still Evolving</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<h2 id="smartup-administration-index"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M12 0 3 7l1.63 1.27L12 14l7.36-5.73L21 7zm7.37 10.73L12 16.47l-7.38-5.73L3 12l9 7 9-7zm0 5L12 21.47l-7.38-5.73L3 17l9 7 9-7z"/></svg></span> <abbr title="A unified numbering convention (1_general_forum through 6_tasks) that labels every governance channel, team, role, objective, and task—enabling clarity, consistency, and automation across platforms.">Smartup Administration Index</abbr><a class="headerlink" href="#smartup-administration-index" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
<div class="admonition info">
<p class="admonition-title">What is this?</p>
<p>The <abbr title="A unified numbering convention (1_general_forum through 6_tasks) that labels every governance channel, team, role, objective, and task—enabling clarity, consistency, and automation across platforms.">Smartup Administration Index</abbr> is our unified, semantic numbering convention.<br />
It assigns every governance channel, team, role, objective, and task a clear, machine-readable identifier—ensuring transparency, accountability, and automation across <abbr title="The self-hosted Git forge (ethical fork of Gitea) used for code, project boards, issue tracking, Smartup Credits ledger, and CI/CD automation.">Forgejo</abbr>, Element, and <abbr title="The custom Smartup bot acting as the Midfielder in the ADM Triangle. Automates notifications, bridges Forgejo and Matrix, parses structured commands, and logs key events.">Engelbot</abbr>.</p>
</div>
<p><strong>Purpose</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>🎯 Clarity: Instantly locate any process or discussion </li>
<li>🤖 Automation-Ready: Bots can parse, filter, and trigger workflows </li>
<li>🔄 Consistency: Uniform identifiers in <abbr title="The decentralized, encrypted chat and collaboration platform (Matrix protocol with the Element client) used for governance, team coordination, and bot integration.">Matrix/Element</abbr>, <abbr title="The self-hosted Git forge (ethical fork of Gitea) used for code, project boards, issue tracking, Smartup Credits ledger, and CI/CD automation.">Forgejo</abbr>, and docs </li>
<li>🧾 Auditability: Every event logged with a traceable ID </li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h4 id="numbering-layers-16">🔢 Numbering Layers (16)<a class="headerlink" href="#numbering-layers-16" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h4>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Prefix</th>
<th>Layer</th>
<th>Description</th>
<th>Example Identifier</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1_</td>
<td><abbr title="See *1_general_forum*.">General Forum</abbr></td>
<td>Public governance, debate &amp; voting (Element room)</td>
<td><code>1_general_forum</code></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2_</td>
<td><abbr title="See *2_workplace*.">Workplace</abbr></td>
<td>Coordination hub for all Workers &amp; PLT (Element room)</td>
<td><code>2_workplace</code></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3_</td>
<td>Teams</td>
<td>Skill-based groups (each team gets an index)</td>
<td><code>3_4</code> (<abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr> #4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4_</td>
<td>Roles</td>
<td>Contributor roles within a team</td>
<td><code>4_1_4</code> (<abbr title="See *4_roles*.">Role</abbr> #1 in <abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr> 4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5_</td>
<td><abbr title="Defined missions or sprints within Teams, breaking vision into actionable deliverables.">Objectives</abbr></td>
<td>Project boards / OKRs (main &amp; sub-objectives)</td>
<td><code>5_2</code> (Obj #2) / <code>5_3_4</code> (Sub-Obj 3 of Obj 4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6_</td>
<td>Tasks</td>
<td>Individual work units</td>
<td><code>6_2_3_4</code> (<abbr title="See *6_tasks*.">Task</abbr> #2 of Sub-Obj 3 of Obj 4)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Concept</th>
<th>Identifier</th>
<th>Human-Readable Name</th>
<th>Notes</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Forum</strong></td>
<td><code>1_general_forum</code></td>
<td>#<abbr title="The “General Forum”—the digital public square for all Smartup owners (workers and watchers). Center for governance, deliberation, voting, and oversight.">1_general_forum</abbr> (Element)</td>
<td>All-owner discussions &amp; votes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong><abbr title="See *2_workplace*.">Workplace</abbr></strong></td>
<td><code>2_workplace</code></td>
<td>#<abbr title="The private hub for active workers. Where work happens, teams assemble, and objectives are executed. Requires a Work License.">2_workplace</abbr> (Element)</td>
<td>Cross-team coordination &amp; PLT planning</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong><abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr></strong></td>
<td><code>3_4</code></td>
<td>#3_4_business (Element/Git)</td>
<td><abbr title="Team responsible for business strategy, marketing, financial planning, and the Official Smartup Business Plan (OSBP).">Business Team</abbr></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong><abbr title="See *4_roles*.">Role</abbr></strong></td>
<td><code>4_1_4</code></td>
<td><code>4_1_4_marketing_lead</code></td>
<td>Marketing Lead role in <abbr title="Team responsible for business strategy, marketing, financial planning, and the Official Smartup Business Plan (OSBP).">Business Team</abbr></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong><abbr title="See *5_objectives*.">Objective</abbr></strong></td>
<td><code>5_2</code></td>
<td><code>5_2_onlife-mvp</code></td>
<td><abbr title="First pilot project of Smartup Zero—an open-source emergency mesh network prototype for smartphones that functions when all other networks fail.">ONLIFE</abbr> MVP Phase</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Sub-Obj</strong></td>
<td><code>5_3_4</code></td>
<td><code>5_3_4_ui-refinement</code></td>
<td>3rd sub-objective under Obj 4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong><abbr title="See *6_tasks*.">Task</abbr></strong></td>
<td><code>6_2_3_4</code></td>
<td><code>6_2_3_4_design-login-screen</code></td>
<td>2nd task under Sub-Obj 3 of Obj 4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr />
<h3 id="why-this-works_1">✅ Why This Works<a class="headerlink" href="#why-this-works_1" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Benefit</th>
<th>Explanation</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>🧭 Clarity</td>
<td>Semantic IDs show layer, parent context, and sequence at a glance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>🔄 Consistency</td>
<td>One simple rule everywhere—no special cases</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>🤖 Automation-Ready</td>
<td><abbr title="The custom Smartup bot acting as the Midfielder in the ADM Triangle. Automates notifications, bridges Forgejo and Matrix, parses structured commands, and logs key events.">Engelbot</abbr>/CI parse prefixes to route notifications, trigger bots, filter logs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>🧾 Auditability</td>
<td>Every issue, vote, and task references a stable ID for full traceability</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Use these identifiers:</p>
<ul>
<li>In <strong>Element room names</strong> (<code>#3_4</code>, <code>#2_workplace</code>, etc.) </li>
<li>As <strong><abbr title="The self-hosted Git forge (ethical fork of Gitea) used for code, project boards, issue tracking, Smartup Credits ledger, and CI/CD automation.">Forgejo</abbr> issue/project prefixes</strong> (<code>6_2_3_4_task-title</code>) </li>
<li>In <strong>docs and bots</strong> for filtering and linking </li>
</ul>
<p>With a single, right-to-left numbering scheme, our <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> remains organized, transparent, and ready for scale. </p>
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