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<h1 id="terminlogy-being-used">terminlogy being used:<a class="headerlink" href="#terminlogy-being-used" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h1>
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<p><strong><abbr title="The public-facing, static website and primary transparency layer for the Smartup Zero experiment. Shows latest progress, business plan, team structure, roles, and documentation.">0_timeline</abbr></strong><br />
The public-facing, static website and primary transparency layer for the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Zero experiment. Automatically updates from the projects code and content repository to show the latest progress, business plan, team structure, open roles, and project documentation.</p>
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<p><strong><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></strong><br />
The “<abbr title="See *1_general_forum*.">General Forum</abbr>”—the digital public square for all <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> owners (workers and watchers). This is where deliberation, voting, oversight, and key discussions occur. Its the central arena for governance, transparency, and measuring the organizations overall health.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="The private hub for active workers. Where work happens, teams assemble, and objectives are executed. Requires a Work License.">2_workplace</abbr></strong><br />
The central, private hub for all active “workers” within the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>. This is where work happens, teams assemble, and objectives are executed. Only those with a <abbr title="Grants the right to claim tasks, earn Smartup Credits, and full workplace access.">Work License</abbr> may participate; the <abbr title="See *2_workplace*.">Workplace</abbr> is the engine room of creation and productivity.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Skill-based groups within the Workplace, like Development, Design, Media, Business, Operations, or Science. Each team has a Team Captain.">3_teams</abbr></strong><br />
Skill-based groups within the <abbr title="See *2_workplace*.">Workplace</abbr>, such as Development, Design, Media, Business, Operations, or Science. Teams focus on implementing specific aspects of the project. Each team is led by a <abbr title="Elected leader of a Team. Manages roles, approves tasks, allocates budget, and represents the Team in the Leadership Team.">Team Captain</abbr> and organizes its own Roles and <abbr title="Defined missions or sprints within Teams, breaking vision into actionable deliverables.">Objectives</abbr>.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Function-specific assignments within a Team (e.g., UX Designer, Backend Developer). Define tasks, requirements, and compensation logic.">4_roles</abbr></strong><br />
Function-specific assignments within a <abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr> (e.g., UX Designer, Backend Developer, Copywriter). Each <abbr title="See *4_roles*.">Role</abbr> has requirements, compensation logic, and defines what kind of tasks the member can claim or be assigned.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Distinct missions or project deliverables that drive Smartup forward. Each has a Mission Leader and can contain multiple tasks.">5_objectives</abbr></strong><br />
Distinct missions, project deliverables, or “sprints” that drive the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> forward. Each <abbr title="See *5_objectives*.">Objective</abbr> is attached to a <abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr>, can contain multiple Tasks, and is led by a <abbr title="Oversees a specific Objective. Maintains progress, assigns tasks, ensures quality.">Mission Leader</abbr> responsible for coordination and quality.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="The atomic units of work in Smartup Zero. Each task has an Attacker (Worker), Defender (Assistant), and often a Midfielder (bot/automation).">6_tasks</abbr></strong><br />
The atomic units of work in <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Zero. Tasks are clearly defined, trackable, and billable work items that contribute directly to achieving <abbr title="Defined missions or sprints within Teams, breaking vision into actionable deliverables.">Objectives</abbr>. Each <abbr title="See *6_tasks*.">Task</abbr> has an assigned Worker (attacker), an Assistant (defender), and is supported by bots or automation (midfielder).</p>
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<p><em>(The rest below is alphabetical, for completeness and consistency in all documentation):</em></p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="AttackerDefenderMidfielder triad. Ensures initiation, review, and automation are always present in work processes.">ADM Triangle</abbr></strong><br />
AttackerDefenderMidfielder: The operational triad present in every group within the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>. The attacker initiates work or proposals, the defender reviews and provides oversight, and the midfielder (often a bot or automation) facilitates transparency and communication between roles.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="A non-binding team-level vote for ambiguous decisions.">Advisory Vote</abbr> / <abbr title="A formal, binding vote for major milestones or conflicts. Requires a majority in the General Forum.">Binding Vote</abbr></strong><br />
Advisory votes are used for team-level or ambiguous decisions; binding votes are required for major milestones, phase transitions, or conflict resolution. Binding votes require a majority in the <abbr title="See *1_general_forum*.">General Forum</abbr>.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Transparent registry listing all official Smartup owners and their rights.">Book of Owners</abbr></strong><br />
The transparent registry listing all official <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> owners and their rights and privileges.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Team responsible for business strategy, marketing, financial planning, and the Official Smartup Business Plan (OSBP).">Business Team</abbr></strong><br />
The group responsible for developing a solid business proposition, marketing strategies, financial planning, and ensuring the product or service is ready for market. In charge of the business and financial side of the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>, and of updating the Official <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Business Plan (OSBP).</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Core value emphasizing meaningful, merit-based distribution of work and reward.">Collective Craftsmanship</abbr></strong><br />
A core <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> value. Emphasizes that meaningful work and reward are distributed among all members based on contribution and merit, not hierarchy or tenure.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Transparent and democratic oversight of all operations, including deliberation and voting.">Collective Governance</abbr></strong><br />
Democratic and transparent oversight of all <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> operations, with formal processes for deliberation, voting, dispute resolution, and adaptation.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Enhanced problem-solving capacity created by collaborative, transparent teamwork.">Collective IQ</abbr></strong><br />
The enhanced problem-solving capability created when a group collaborates with transparency and shared purpose.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Equal and inclusive ownership model based on contribution, not hierarchy or investment.">Collective Ownership</abbr></strong><br />
Equal and inclusive ownership of the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> organization. Ownership is based on participation and willingness to contribute, not financial investment or seniority.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Funding rounds aligned with major creation phases. Each phase depends on meeting its funding target.">Crowdfunding Phases</abbr></strong><br />
Funding rounds aligned with each major phase of <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> creation. Each phase cannot progress to the next without meeting its designated funding target.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Handles UX, interface, branding, prototyping, and design blueprints. Works closely with Development and Science Teams.">Design Team</abbr></strong><br />
The group handling all design-related activities such as user experience (UX), interface, branding, wireframing, and prototyping. Responsible for the Design Blueprint and close cooperation with the <abbr title="Technical core of the Smartup. Builds and tests product or service (frontend, backend, security, QA).">Development Team</abbr> and <abbr title="Provides scientific oversight, peer review, and sustainability validation. Can halt advancement if standards aren't met.">Science Team</abbr>.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Technical core of the Smartup. Builds and tests product or service (frontend, backend, security, QA).">Development Team</abbr></strong><br />
The technical heart of the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>. Builds and tests the core product or service, covering frontend, backend, security, architecture, and QA. Coordinates with Design, Science, and Operational Teams, and manages code versioning and repositories.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Critique of current digital systems that reinforce individualism and undermine collective action.">Isolated Human Doctrine</abbr></strong><br />
A term describing the prevailing system in which technology platforms reinforce individualism and passive consumption, undermining collective action and responsibility.</p>
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<p><strong>Karma Points / <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Credits (SC)</strong><br />
Karma Points are awarded for positive and constructive participation, teamwork, or peer review; these may be convertible to payouts. <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Credits (SC) are a tokenized internal currency (1 SC = 1 EUR claim on treasury funds), earned through completing tasks.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Strategic core of Smartup creation phases. Composed of all Team Captains and the initiating entrepreneur.">Leadership Team</abbr></strong><br />
The decision-making and strategic core of a <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> during creation phases, composed of all team captains and the initiating entrepreneur. This team orchestrates budgets, objectives, and major decisions while being accountable to the full community.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Handles internal reporting, public relations, social media, and storytelling to keep the community informed.">Media Team</abbr></strong><br />
Ensures communication flows both inside the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> (internal reporting, progress updates) and outside (public relations, social media, storytelling). Produces engaging content to keep the community and backers informed.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Oversees a specific Objective. Maintains progress, assigns tasks, ensures quality.">Mission Leader</abbr></strong><br />
A senior member appointed to maintain progress and oversight within a specific objective, assign tasks, and ensure quality of work.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Defined missions or sprints within Teams, breaking vision into actionable deliverables.">Objectives</abbr></strong><br />
Defined missions, focus areas, or sprints within the Teams structure; objectives break the organizational vision into actionable missions.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Analytical foundation for Smartup Zero. Critiques systemic obstacles to collective action for the SDGs.">Observation</abbr></strong><br />
The analytical foundation for <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Zero: the world is off track for the SDGs because collective action and problem-solving are obstructed by broken digital and organizational systems.</p>
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<p><strong>Official <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Business Plan (OSBP)</strong><br />
A “living document” that records strategy, key decisions, research, assessments, and design throughout all phases; accessible to all owners.</p>
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<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></strong><br />
The first pilot project of <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Zero: a decentralized, emergency citizen mesh network prototype.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Manages processes between teams, incident management, compliance, documentation, and continuous learning.">Operational Team</abbr></strong><br />
Focuses on monitoring and improving processes between teams. Handles incident management, compliance, documentation, learning, and overall coordination, especially crucial for the first <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> where learning is key.</p>
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<p><strong>Organization (Phase Four)</strong><br />
The final phase of <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> creation, in which the executive/operational structure is finalized, the business proposition is solidified, and the product or service is prepared for market launch.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Five required stages: Micro-Pilot, Validation, Design, Production, and Organization.">Phases of Creation</abbr></strong><br />
The four required stages for building a <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> and its product or service:<br />
1. <strong>Validation</strong> Organize support, prove viability, reach the first funding target, and form coherent teams.<br />
2. <strong>Design</strong> Co-create blueprints and user experiences with scientific peer review and collective input.<br />
3. <strong>Production</strong> Build MVP/product, run beta tests, and refine based on review and feedback.<br />
4. <strong>Organization</strong> Establish operational structure, complete the final business plan, and prepare for launch.</p>
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<p><strong>Production (Phase Three)</strong><br />
The phase in which the product or service is built, tested, and improved based on feedback and scientific review.</p>
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<p><strong>Roles</strong><br />
Specific functional positions (e.g., Frontend Developer, UX Designer, Copywriter) within Teams; define both skill requirements and compensation rates.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Provides scientific oversight, peer review, and sustainability validation. Can halt advancement if standards aren't met.">Science Team</abbr></strong><br />
Group responsible for independent scientific oversight and review, ensuring that all processes and outcomes align with sustainability best practices, evidence, and scalability. Holds power to request additional research or halt advancement if standards are not met.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Integrated approach balancing social behaviors and technical processes for optimal performance.">Sociotechnical System</abbr> (STS)</strong><br />
An integrated approach to organizational design that balances social (human) and technical (infrastructural) factors for optimal collective performance and quality of life.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr></strong><br />
A new organizational model (the subject of <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Zero) designed to maximize democratic, scientific, and community-driven collaboration in creating technology for social and planetary benefit.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Evolving documentation of rules, decisions, and learnings from the Smartup Zero experiment, intended for reuse by future Smartups.">Smartup Constitution</abbr></strong><br />
A codified document of learnings, rules, and governance logic, iteratively developed from the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Zero experiment, designed to be adapted by future Smartups.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Credits (SC)</strong><br />
Internal, auditable digital tokens or ledger entries, representing claimable value for contributors (1 SC = 1 EUR when funds are available in the treasury).</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="The set of processes—onboarding, task execution, payouts, voting—that sustain and grow a Smartup as a living system.">Smartup Metabolism</abbr></strong><br />
Metaphor for the system of processes—decision-making, feedback, payout, onboarding, and documentation—that enable the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> to adapt, sustain itself, and grow.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Metaphor for the Smartup as a multi-layered, living system where roles and processes interlock to produce collective intelligence.">Smartup Organism</abbr></strong><br />
Metaphorical framing for the entire <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> structure as a multi-layer, living system whose “organs” work together toward collective vitality and resilience.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="See *6_tasks*.">Task</abbr></strong><br />
The atomic unit of productive work. Clearly defined, assigned, and logged; completion triggers SC payouts and structured peer/advisor review.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr></strong><br />
A focused group of workers with a shared skillset, responsible for a domain such as Development, Design, Media, Business, Operations, or Science. Each team is led by a <abbr title="Elected leader of a Team. Manages roles, approves tasks, allocates budget, and represents the Team in the Leadership Team.">Team Captain</abbr> and contains multiple Roles and <abbr title="Defined missions or sprints within Teams, breaking vision into actionable deliverables.">Objectives</abbr>.</p>
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<p><strong><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><br />
Elected leader within a given <abbr title="See *3_teams*.">Team</abbr>; manages roles, budgets, tasks, performance, and represents the team in the <abbr title="Strategic core of Smartup creation phases. Composed of all Team Captains and the initiating entrepreneur.">Leadership Team</abbr>.</p>
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<p><strong>Validation (Phase One)</strong><br />
The initial phase of building a <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>: validating the concept, building community, securing funding, and operationalizing the vision.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="Grants governance participation (vote, forum access) but not access to paid tasks.">Watch License</abbr> / <abbr title="Grants the right to claim tasks, earn Smartup Credits, and full workplace access.">Work License</abbr></strong><br />
A <abbr title="Grants governance participation (vote, forum access) but not access to paid tasks.">Watch License</abbr> grants governance and observation rights within the <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr>, but not paid assignments. A <abbr title="Grants the right to claim tasks, earn Smartup Credits, and full workplace access.">Work License</abbr> grants the full right to work, vote, and earn <abbr title="A digital cooperative that builds tools for resilience and SDG advancement through transparent, collective systems.">Smartup</abbr> Credits.</p>
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<p><strong><abbr title="See *2_workplace*.">Workplace</abbr></strong><br />
The centralized collaborative production environment for all workers, where concurrent teamwork and objectives are managed.</p>
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