Manifesto

Strategic Vision for a Web3 creator-focused Ecosystem

Introduction

In the rapidly evolving landscape of web3, fostering a robust developer ecosystem is paramount. This ecosystem should empower developers to create, share, and enhance software components in a secure, transparent, and sustainable manner. Our vision encompasses three primary building blocks: a Source Code Vault, a Compute Platform, and an Infrastructure for Donations and Sponsorships. Each of these components is designed to be cloud-native, open-source, traceable, repeatable, and transparent in both cost and funding.

Building Blocks

Source Code Vault

Description: The Source Code Vault serves as the single source of truth for code and configuration. It is a centralized repository where developers can securely store, manage, and version their code.

Features:

• Cloud-Native Deployment: The vault can be deployed on any cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Open-Source: Built on open-source technologies, it encourages community contributions and transparency.
• Traceability and Repeatability: Every change in the codebase is tracked, allowing developers to reproduce any version of the software.
• Cost and Funding Transparency: Operational costs are transparent, and funding sources are openly disclosed.

Compute Platform

Description: The Compute Platform provides a cloud-native environment for running containerized applications. It supports the deployment, scaling, and management of containers, making it easier for developers to build and deploy applications.

Features:

• Cloud-Native Deployment: Supports Kubernetes and other container orchestration tools for seamless integration with cloud services.
• Open-Source: Utilizes open-source container technologies, fostering innovation and community involvement.
• Traceability and Repeatability: Ensures that deployments are consistent and reproducible across different environments.
• Cost and Funding Transparency: Details of infrastructure costs and funding mechanisms are openly shared with the community.

Infrastructure for Donations and Sponsorships

Description: This infrastructure facilitates donations and sponsorships for software components, ensuring the sustainability of open-source projects.

Features:

• Cloud-Native Deployment: Can be integrated with various cloud platforms to ensure seamless operation.
• Open-Source: The donation platform is open-source, allowing for community-driven enhancements and trust.
• Traceability and Repeatability: Every donation and sponsorship is recorded and traceable, providing accountability.
• Cost and Funding Transparency: Clear visibility into how funds are used and distributed among projects.

Common Characteristics

• Cloud-Native Deployability: All components are designed to be deployable in a cloud-native manner, ensuring they can leverage the full potential of modern cloud infrastructures.
• Free and Open-Source Software: Emphasizing freedom and transparency, all building blocks are free and open-source, inviting collaboration and innovation from the global developer community.
• Traceability and Repeatability: Each component is designed to ensure actions are traceable and outcomes are repeatable, fostering reliability and trust.
• Transparency in Cost and Funding: Operational costs and funding sources are openly disclosed, ensuring financial transparency and accountability within the ecosystem.

Conclusion

Our vision for a web3 creator-focused ecosystem is rooted in the principles of openness, transparency, and community collaboration. By establishing a Source Code Vault, a Compute Platform, and an Infrastructure for Donations and Sponsorships, we aim to create a sustainable and innovative environment where developers can thrive. This ecosystem will not only drive technological advancements but also ensure that these advancements are accessible, accountable, and beneficial to the wider community.