Last updated October 18 2024, see also our Code of Conduct shared with Garden3D [8].

1. For Free Futures — on the space and its purpose.

2. From Abilities to Needs — on membership.

3. Continuous Direct Democracy — on decision-making.

4. Trust Transparency — on staying honest and our status.

5. Always Accountable — on actions and consequences.

6. Common Conflict — on conflicts and resolutions.

7. Change Everything — on wanting to evolve.

8. Federate — on being just one node among many.

<aside> 💡 We based these principles on Elinor Ostrom’s seminal book, “Governing the Commons” in which she lays out eight design principles for common pool resources. While numbered, there’s no order of priority.

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<aside> 📍 This is a living document; we will fail, we will make mistakes, and we won’t have covered every possible scenario that can and will happen. But with patience, good faith, common sense and trust, we hope to learn to govern ourselves, together.

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<aside> 🌳 We hope this document feels accessible to all. Our references are not meant to intimidate, and you don’t have know them to get to know us! Please reach out if we can do better! Follow for updates.

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1. For Free Futures — on the space and its purpose.

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