The Observation: A Global Promise, A Stalled Reality¶
In 2015, the world agreed on a plan: the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was a historic commitment to end poverty, protect the planet, and build a just society by 2030.
But we are not on track. The traditional models for innovation, optimized for profit over public good, are failing to deliver the tools we need.
The Hypothesis: A New Kind of Company¶
What if we could change mindsets by changing toolsets? This is the Smartup Hypothesis.
It defines a new model for building technology—one based on radical transparency and collective power.
The Smartup Model
A Smartup is a mission-driven company built on three pillars:
- Co-Ownership: 1 person = 1 vote. Democratic control.
- Co-Workmanship: Financial reward is meritocratic, based on verifiable contributions.
- Co-Governance: All decisions are made transparently, by the collective.
0_timeline is the marketplace where these Smartups are born. Scientists and experts define the problems our world faces (the demand). We, the people, provide the solutions (the supply).
The Experiment: Smartup Zero is Live¶
A hypothesis must be tested. Smartup Zero is that test. It is the first Smartup, Patient Zero, created to prove this model can work.
Our mission is to build ONLIFE: a decentralized emergency communication network that works when all others fail. A tool for resilience, not for profit.
Your Role: You Are The Supply Side¶
This entire system is designed for you to take an active role. You are not a user; you are a co-creator. At 0_timeline, there are two ways to build a better future:
| Create | Partake |
|---|---|
| Submit a solution. Have an idea for a new tool that can tackle one of the SDGs? Propose it and start a new Smartup. | Join a mission. Lend your skills, knowledge, and time to an existing Smartup. Help build a solution you believe in. |
Smartup Zero is building now, and we need you. This is your invitation to help create the good side of history.