Space Trains and Metadata: Scaling our Communities of Trust

[GENERAL] Name and Surname of Main Applicant

ODIN Community

[GENERAL] Email address of Main Applicant

community@odin.eco

Additional Applicants

Sebastian Pabon - @sbpabon

Andamio Team - @andamio

Nori Nishigaya - @xeeban

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

5

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

Yes

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.” in this field.

YES - we will collaborate with the Andamio team to deliver on this proposal.

We will use the Andamio platform by Gimbalabs as an initial lab to test these experiments. We are excited by this collaboration and believe that there are great synergies between the Andamio platform, its technology capabilities and our objectives. This collaboration supports our roadmap and the development of both organizations. Gimbalabs is the perfect team to support us with technical development as they have a strong track record in the ecosystem and their goals are aligned with ours.

Many of the services we need are already developed by Andamio, and we will work with the Gimbalabs team to build additional functionality as we go. Then, any new features will be available to teams using Andamio in the future.

[GENERAL] Will your project outputs be fully Open Source?

Yes

[GENERAL] If NO, please describe which outputs are not going to be open source. If YES, please write “Project will be fully open source.” in this field.

Project will be fully open source

[METADATA] Category of Proposal

Standards and Regulation

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

What we will do: We will research and experiment with transferring emergent reputational value between communities in the Cardano ecosystem and understand which points of metadata are crucial for the transitive passing of reputational trust between ecosystems. Taking this experimentation and research, we will draft a CIP proposal for the community to create a metadata standard for all communities to use to transfer reputational data between each other.

Community building and the shaping of collaborative spaces will be bridges that will link the needs of the real world with the technological offering of the blockchain industry. The blockchain, being essentially human technology, will extend into society by deepening its everyday life. Communities and collaboration will be the common language between these two worlds. The members of the Cardano ecosystem have created a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of community building and shaping collaborative spaces that can put it in a place of privilege. This knowledge and experience is what has given rise to recognized ecosystem organizations: Littlefish, Swarm, Cardano4Climate, Gimbalabs, WADA, Edify, D.CYPHER, among others, each developing their own models of open and self-directed participation and collaboration by individuals and inspiring people to take an active part in solving important problems.  

Each of these organizations has reached a point of maturity where the internal energy they have created (thanks to their own scaffolding), needs to flow in an orderly fashion to organizations with a similar purpose of community building and shaping collaborative spaces that promote the resolution of important issues: climate change, equality, education, access to opportunity, sustainable development goals, among others. Such an exchange would potentially create powerful synergies that would contribute considerably to the evolution of the Blockchain industry and, consequently, directly impact Cardano's market share.     

For the Cardano ecosystem, the time has come to explore the beneficial possibilities that can be generated by a network of organizations that have consistently demonstrated their expertise in community building and the construction of collaborative spaces. Being aware of the complexities that building a network that effectively exchanges value can have when we have built our own individual networks from scratch, we have come to the conclusion that truly novel and cutting-edge concepts must be implemented. Within the framework of evolutionary organizations, the following are the pieces we seek to interact:

• Space Trains
• Metadata On-Chain

We will also collaborate with and use the Andamio DAO Infrastructure as an initial platform for testing these ideas and publishing this metadata on-chain.

As a simple mental exercise, imagine a railway network composed of stations, of which the value that enters and leaves them is transported by the trains of the network, and whose infrastructure in general (stations, trains, tracks) is built on a reliable platform. Well, in our case: 

• Stations: community-building and collaborative space shaping organizations. 
• Value entering and leaving the stations: Metadata On-Chain (information)
• Value transport medium: "Space Trains".
• Infrastructure on which the network is supported: Andamio DAO Infrastructure by Gimbalabs

             

In this framework, the concept of "Space Trains" is what keeps the learning and collaboration relationships flowing between the various nodes of the network. It is what makes the energy produced by each of these nodes feed back into the flow produced by the network. It’s about the flow of emergent reputational value and transitive trust structures to allow people and value to move from one community to the next.

Let’s Talk About Space Trains

• “Stacking Strangers” to scale has come at a price - we’ve lost our sense of meaning and belonging

• Spaces are places where we can find greater meaning and community

• Values-based metrics, not goal-oriented KPIs: Sources of meaning like honesty and courage are about process, whereas fears (like the fear of rejection) are about outcomes. Focus on the process.

• Space Trains are a way to connect a “train” of spaces so value moves from space to space

See:  Redesigning Society on Meaning.

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

The process we are going through now will be relevant for individuals and companies around the world for their accounting reporting. 

Likewise, the research that will be conducted and that will result in the development of a CIP proposal, will provide structure that will leverage the onboarding work that community-building organizations (Swarm, Cardano4Climate, Gimbalabs, among others) are executing, successfully bringing to the ecosystem important companies and real-world projects.

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

We aim to demonstrate the project's positive impact on the Cardano ecosystem, fostering collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of value within a network of community-building organizations. While not limited to numerical performance indicators, we will employ both quantitative and qualitative measures to assess our success.We believe these measures are realistic in assessing the project's success and its contribution to Cardano's productivity and growth, both in the short and long term.

Research and experimentation:

• Measure the effectiveness of transferring emergent reputational value between communities through experimental data analysis.
• Evaluate the relevance and impact of metadata points on the transitive passing of reputational trust.
• Assess the level of community engagement and feedback on the research findings.
• CIP proposal drafting:
• Measure the adoption and acceptance of the proposed metadata standard by the Cardano community.
• Assess the level of community involvement and collaboration in shaping the proposal.
• Evaluate the alignment of the proposal with the needs and considerations of various communities.

Community building and collaborative spaces:

• Measure the growth and participation of ecosystem organizations in community building and collaborative spaces.
• Evaluate the impact of these organizations in addressing important problems such as climate change, equality, education, and sustainable development goals.
• Assess the creation of synergies and collaborations among ecosystem organizations and their impact on Cardano's market share.

Space Trains and metadata on-chain:

• Measure the adoption and utilization of the Space Trains concept by community-building organizations.
• Assess the flow of emergent reputational value and transitive trust structures within the network.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Andamio DAO Infrastructure as a platform for testing and publishing metadata on-chain.

Meaningful spaces and values-based metrics:

• Measure the sense of meaning and belonging experienced within spaces created by ecosystem organizations.
• Assess the impact of values-based metrics on community engagement and collaboration.
• Evaluate the process-oriented focus and its influence on the overall project outcomes

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

Our goal is to ensure that the impact and opportunities resulting from the completed project reach as many people as possible. Here are our plans for sharing the outputs over a reasonable timescale:

Community Engagement:

• We will actively engage with the Cardano community through social media platforms, forums, and community-driven events.
• Regular updates, progress reports, and announcements will be shared to keep the community informed about the project's outputs, impact, and opportunities.
• We will encourage community participation and feedback, inviting their perspectives on the project's results and implications.

Collaboration with Ecosystem Organizations:

• We will collaborate with recognized ecosystem organizations such as Littlefish, Swarm, Cardano4Climate, Gimbalabs, WADA, Edify, and D.CYPHER, among others.
• Through partnerships and joint initiatives, we will leverage their networks and channels to share our project's outputs and impact.
• Collaborative workshops, webinars, and knowledge-sharing sessions will be organized to disseminate the results and engage with a broader audience.

CIP Proposal:

• Based on our research and project outcomes, we will develop a CIP proposal outlining the metadata standard for transferring reputational data between communities.
• The CIP will detail the specifications, guidelines, and protocols necessary to implement the proposed metadata standard.
• By submitting the CIP, we aim to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Cardano ecosystem.
• The CIP will highlight the various use cases and impact of the proposed metadata standard.
• We will provide concrete examples and scenarios where the metadata standard can enhance community collaboration, reputation transfer, and ecosystem growth.
• By illustrating the practical applications and benefits of the metadata standard, we aim to generate interest and support from the Cardano community.
• Upon CIP approval, efforts will be made to integrate the proposed metadata standard into the Cardano ecosystem, leveraging the existing infrastructure and protocols.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

Participants in the execution of this proposal have years of experience in community building and facilitation of participative spaces, in addition to possessing the technical expertise necessary to successfully achieve the proposal's objectives. Their consistent work in the Cardano ecosystem has built a reputation for commitment and compliance.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

The main goals of this project are:

1. To research and understand what metadata is important to transfer emergent reputational value from between spaces
2. Use this metadata to experiment with creating on-chain Space Trains
3. Create a Cardano Improvement Proposal to create a standard for this metadata so the entire community can create and use reputational metadata

We will have several points where we can check the feasibility of this initiative. During the research phase, we may find that true reputational value is not quantifiable, or breaks down when it is. We do not believe this is the case, and proving this will be the first goal of this experiment. Next, we will test the transfer of emergent reputational value between some existing “spaces” in the ecosystem. We have groups like Gimbalabs, SWARM, WADA, Decypher, and others that are excited to help and participate. We are planning to start testing using the Andamio platform as our initial tool to transfer metadata between spaces. We expect that other tooling will develop over time as well. Finally, we will create the CIP and get feedback from the community on the idea and incorporate a diverse set of needs and viewpoints.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

Milestone #1: Research and Experimentation Phase:

• Conduct in-depth research on emergent reputational value transfer between communities in the Cardano ecosystem.
• Design and conduct experiments to analyze the transitive passing of reputational trust using different metadata points.
• Gather data and insights from the experiments to inform further steps.

Milestone #2: Data Analysis and Findings:

• Analyze the research data collected during the experimentation phase.
• Identify key metadata points that are crucial for the effective transfer of reputational trust between ecosystems.
• Summarize and document the findings

Milestone #3: CIP Proposal Drafting:

• Based on the research and experimental findings, develop a CIP proposal for creating a metadata standard.
• Define the necessary specifications, guidelines, and possible protocols for transferring reputational data between communities.
• Ensure the proposal addresses the needs and considerations of various communities in the Cardano ecosystem through diverse input and feedback

Milestone #4: Community Engagement and Feedback:

• Share the CIP proposal with the Cardano community and relevant stakeholders.
• Gather feedback, suggestions, and insights from the community to refine and enhance the proposal.
• Engage in discussions and incorporate valuable input to create a collaborative and inclusive metadata standard.

Milestone #5: Project Closeout and Summary

• Write and submit the closeout report
• Create and submit the closeout video

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

Milestone #1: Research and Experimentation Phase:

• Deliverables:
• Detailed research report on emergent reputational value transfer between communities in the Cardano ecosystem.
• Documentation of the experimental design, methodology, and data collected during the experimentation phase.
• Expected results:
• Gain insights into the transitive passing of reputational trust using different metadata points
• Identify patterns and trends related to reputational value transfer in the Cardano ecosystem
• Measurement:
• Evaluation of the research report and experiment documentation by internal and external experts
• Analysis of the gathered data and its relevance to the project objectives

Milestone #2: Data Analysis and Findings:

• Deliverables:
• Analysis report summarizing the findings from the research and experimentation phase.
• Identification and documentation of the key metadata points crucial for the effective transfer of reputational trust.
• Expected results:
• Identification of metadata points that play a significant role in reputational value transfer
• Insights into the factors influencing the transitive passing of reputational trust
• Measurement:
• Evaluation of the data analysis report by internal and external experts
• Identification of actionable recommendations based on the research findings

Milestone #3: CIP Proposal Drafting:

• Deliverables:
• Submit a comprehensive CIP document outlining the creation of a metadata standard for reputational data transfer.
• Specification of the necessary guidelines, protocols, and technical requirements for the standard.
• Expected results:
• Development of a robust CIP proposal that addresses the needs of various communities in the Cardano ecosystem
• Clear definition of the technical aspects and implementation requirements for the metadata standard
• Measurement:
• Review and feedback from the Cardano community and relevant stakeholders
• Alignment of the CIP proposal with community expectations and requirements

Milestone #4: Community Engagement and Feedback:

• Deliverables:
• Documentation of community engagement efforts, including discussions, feedback received, and suggestions provided by stakeholders.
• Revised version of the CIP proposal incorporating valuable input from the community
• Expected results:
• Active engagement and participation of the Cardano community in shaping the metadata standard
• Integration of diverse perspectives and insights to create a collaborative and inclusive proposal
• Measurement:
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis of community feedback and engagement levels
• Assessment of the revised CIP proposal against the initial feedback and suggestions

Milestone #5: Project Closeout report and Summary:

• Deliverables:
• Closeout report summarizing the project's objectives, activities, and outcomes
• Closeout video providing a concise overview of the project and its impact
• Expected results:
• Comprehensive documentation of the project's journey, achievements, and lessons learned
• Clear communication of the project's impact and potential future implications
• Measurement:
• Evaluation of the closeout report and video by project stakeholders and reviewers
• Feedback on the project's value and contribution to the Cardano ecosystem

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

• Milestone 1: Research and Experimentation Phase: ₳25,000
• Milestone 2: Data Analysis and Findings: ₳15,000
• Milestone 3: CIP Drafting: ₳25,000
• Milestone 4: Community Engagement and Feedback: ₳15,000
• Milestone 5: Project closeout: ₳4000

Other:

• Treasury Management: ₳14,200 for 5 months
• Tooling and technology: ₳1500
• Contingency for ADA value shift (10%): ₳9400

Total: ₳109,100

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

We have used a value of ₳400 per hour of work done for our professional community. The amounts shown in the proposal reflect the estimated number of hours required for the team to deliver each milestone.

We have added a contingency amount for the possibility of shifting ADA prices, emergent costs, and other misc needs, to better ensure that enough resources are available for completing this proposal.

We have also engaged with the Treasury Guild in order to utilize their services for wallet and ADA management and community distribution at their standard project support rate of ₳14200 for 5 months.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agreed to Fund10 rules and also that data in the Submission Form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept