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AtomOne Compendium

Overview

This is a temporary document designed to provide a collection of initiatives of the early stages of AtomOne. Its purpose is multi-fold:

  • Index of Activities: Catalog ongoing issues, discussions, and key themes as the project develops.
  • Accessible Reference: Act as a central, accessible point of reference for all users.
  • Initiative Tracking: Offer a simple framework for tracking and updating initiatives.

Highlight of Initiatives

Issue Issue Creator Summary
#7: Decentralists Party and AtomOne Hub Governance jaekwon Discussion on distinct governance for the Decentralists party and AtomOne hub. Suggestions for limiting Decentralists' control.
#8: Defining "Foster Diversity and Alignment" moul Need for a clear definition of fostering diversity and alignment. Emphasis on open dialogue among competing groups.
#10: Money as Tokenized Trust irreverentsimplicity Money as a medium of social cooperation and trust. Concept of soft forks and trust as primary value in monetary systems.
#12: ATOM vs ATONE Integration & Genesis Distribution jaekwon Strategic approach to integration and distribution between ATOM and ATONE. Models for effective integration.
#13: Include stATOM Holders in ATONE asalzmann Proposal to include stATOM holders in ATONE genesis or airdrop. Discussion on the treatment of stATOM holders.
#16: Fix Cosmos Hub Failures COverS8 Addressing centralization of voting power in Cosmos Hub. Proposal for snapshot and distribution for AtomOne airdrop.
#14: Brand Identity and Twitter Handle wnmnsr Discussion on the brand identity and @_atomone Twitter handle. Proposal for a new symbol representative of an atom.
#17: Choosing the Genesis Software Target moul Discussion on starting with Tendermint 2 or forking from Cosmos Hub 4. Trade-offs between early start and required work.
#18: Choose Snapshot Attributes moul Debate on specific block for snapshot. Consideration of other proposals beyond proposal 848.
#19: Fix Cosmos Ecosystem Power Dynamics andergri Reducing political complexities and promoting inclusivity in the Cosmos Ecosystem. Proposal of a primary chain to support all teams.
#21: ATOM-ONE Secure Communications for Users COverS8 Need for secure communication alternatives to Telegram and Discord. Proposal for a secure app for official governance communications.
#22: Link with Tendermint Atom One moul Questions about the connection between the AtomOne repository and Tendermint Atom One. Suggestions for a constitution and clarity on PHOTON design.
#23: Issues/PRs Moderation moul Challenge of selecting a responsible party for moderation. Proposal of an operations committee for moderation decisions.
#24: Setup Weekly Report moul Idea of initiating a weekly report. Use tools like ChatGPT to compile the list, with human intervention for fine-tuning.
#25: Should AiB Hire Dedicated Resources for Atomone? moul Proposal to create a job for overseeing AtomOne at AiB. Its role is to facilitate progress and act as a bridge between the community and AiB.
#26: Decentralists and Governance Structure moul Discussion on the role of Decentralists in AtomOne. Emphasis on defining their influence and control within the project's governance.
#27: Establishing and Monitoring Conditions for ICS moul Hardcoded conditions for becoming an ICS consumer. Discussion on governance approval, dApp virtualization, and financial commitments.
#29: Use GitHub Projects as a "Layer" System moul Proposal for using GitHub Projects for issue categorization. Suggesting Kanban-style labels and category tags.
#30: Create an Open Member List moul Establishing a list for interested contributors. Focusing on transparency and public engagement.
#31: Efficient Governance qvuv05 Discussing inflation rate reduction in ATOM and alternative governance models.
#32: Community Pool Financial Model cryptulien Proposing new funding approaches for the Community Pool. The suggestion of a linear financing model.
#33: Airdrops and Unstaking Emotional Impact MasterFrenchie Addressing emotional distress from halving, supporting creators, and considering KYC for distribution.
#36: Understand AtomOne caillom Metaphorical discussion to understand AtomOne's vision. A parallel is drawn between stranded community managing resources and AtomOne's governance.
#39: Limit AI/ChatGPT from AtomOne Core jaekwon Debate on the role and limitations of AI in AtomOne. Discussion on potential risks and benefits of AI integration in blockchain technology.
#40: Governance & Community Pool Thoughts clockworkgr Discussions on improving governance and community pool design in AtomOne. Suggestions include separating staking and governance and overhauling community pool funding.
#41: $PHOTON Token Design giunatale Delving into the design and functionality of the $PHOTON token. Topics include governance rights, auto-staking mechanisms, and tokenomics.
#44: Fund a Central Support Team for Chains on CosmosOne tintin2828 Proposal to fund a central support team for all chains launched on CosmosOne, specifically for routing IBC transactions. Discussing the potential of AtomOne Hub to route transactions and support new chains in its ecosystem.
#45: Governance Improvements Ticojohnny Discussion on various improvements to the governance system in AtomOne, focusing on representation and efficiency.
#50: META - High-Level Roadmap with DAGs moul Development of a high-level roadmap using DAGs as a structural framework for the AtomOne project.
#55: FAQ / AMA moul Creation of an FAQ/AMA forum for addressing community questions and concerns within the AtomOne project.
#58: ATOM Trade mark infringement FarOutAndCosmic Addressing the concerns of potential trademark infringement with the use of 'ATOM' in the context of Cosmos & blockchain.
#60: Internationalization jaekwon Initiative to translate AtomOne's documents into multiple languages, emphasizing human translation over AI.
#63: Choose the $ATOM1 ticker ($ATONE) moul Discussion and selection of the $ATOM1 ticker, with a temporary decision to use $ATONE.
#66: Define ICS1.5 tbruyelle Exploring the evolution and definition of Interchain Security (ICS) 1.5 within the AtomOne framework.
#70: Create an awesome-atomone / community repo moul Proposal to create a community-driven repository for AtomOne, including discussions, initiatives, recipes, and scripts.
#71: AtomOne GovNo (💩, governance-only) chain jaekwon Proposal for a governance-only chain, AtomOne GovNo, focused on sentiment assessment and governance discussion.
#72: How to Attract Aligned Individuals to a New Constitutional Hub floridamanfintech Discussion on strategies for attracting individuals aligned with AtomOne's ethos and principles to the new constitutional hub.
#74: Improving Delegators and Chain Safety stevenoruzi Addressing the safety of delegators in the Cosmos ecosystem and proposing solutions for better validator accountability and network security.
#75: Validators and KYC jaekwon Exploring KYC requirements and jurisdiction policies for validators in AtomOne.
#81: Liquid Staked ATONE WaqarMMirza Proposal to improve liquid staking in the AtomOne ecosystem by introducing multilevel Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) with a unified pool and universal recognition.
#83: AtomOne GovNo Community Townhalls adrianakalpa Planning and discussion of community townhalls for the GovNo chain, including agendas, member participation, and development updates.

Governance

Decentralists Party and AtomOne Hub Have Different Governing Bodies

Issue #7 discusses the governance structures of the Decentralists party and the AtomOne hub.

Key points:

  • Distinction between Decentralists (democratic) and AtomOne (proof-of-stake).
  • Decentralist involvement requires on-chain worth, not just token ownership.
  • Proposals to cap Decentralists' control in AtomOne for balanced governance.
  • Discussions about linking voting power to token ownership and stake duration.
  • Suggestion for strict voting conditions and specialized Decentralist roles.

Efficient Governance

Issue #31 discusses the need for effective governance in AtomOne, using the example of proposal #848.

Key points:

  • Impact of proposal #848 on inflation and staking.
  • Need for informed governance and alternative models.

By Constitution Limit AI/ChatGPT from AtomOne "Core"

Issue #39 proposes restricting AI, like ChatGPT, in AtomOne core.

Key points

  • Concerns about AI in blockchain and limiting its use.
  • Community feedback and voting on AI restrictions.
  • Proposals for limited AI use and perspectives on AI use.
  • AI as a tool vs. AGI as a potential threat.

Governance & Community Pool Thoughts

Issue #40 discusses the improvement of governance and community pool design for AtomOne.

Key points:

  • Adopting Decentralists' DAO governance suggestions, separating stakeholder and governance.
  • Proposal for stakers to delegate voting on proposals, potentially using a specific module.
  • Introduction of a tagging system for proposals in different domains like marketing or architecture.
  • Community pool overhaul suggestions, including limits on funding per proposal and denominating proposals in fiat equivalent.
  • Gradual release of funds for proposals, with possible rescinding based on future approval.

Governance Improvements

Issue #45 addresses the need for improvements in AtomOne's governance system, emphasizing fair representation and efficiency.

Key points:

  • Discussion on preventing governance misuse for "griefing" and ensuring it represents the will of the common Atom One delegator.
  • Proposals to lock voting rights to addresses staked at the beginning of each proposal and to restrict last-minute vote changes.
  • Mandating public community hearings for new governance proposals and a minimum discussion period on public forums.
  • Exploring better utilization of AtomOne delegators/voters in negotiations and proposal iterations.
  • Strategies to minimize spam proposals and standardize community pool-funded operations.
  • Suggestions for alternative validator power structures, including validators voting as per their delegator's majority.
  • Debating voting limitations for "dust accounts" and recalibrating quorum requirements.
  • Discussion on private voting and mission-specific funding organizations for more targeted governance.
  • Concerns about validator influence overpowering individual votes.
  • Ideas on restructuring voting power to better reflect the community's will.
  • Potential systemic challenges with cryptocurrency governance and the need for future-proofing the governance model.

AtomOne GovNo (💩, governance-only) chain

Issue #71 proposes the creation of a governance-only chain, AtomOne GovNo, as an independent component of genesis.

Key points:

  • AtomOne GovNo chain is proposed as a governance-focused chain, using a proposed token GOVNO solely for governance and staking.
  • The chain would be a fork of cosmoshub4 with minimal modifications and SendTx disabled for GOVNO, emphasizing its non-monetary value.
  • The primary purpose is to assess sentiments of No and NoWithVeto voters from proposition #848 and to discuss next steps for AtomOne.
  • The chain would include a high deposit limit for proposals to prevent spamming and a consideration for slashing deposits if a proposal is heavily vetoed.
  • Discussion on using a supermajority (⅔) for governance decisions and having proposals first discussed on GitHub.
  • Consideration of different ways to evolve GOVNO over time, possibly through peer connections, meritocratic means, or standardized testing events.
  • Suggestions to maintain a focus on sentiment assessment and avoid the potential for financial incentivization or misuse.
  • Various community members expressed interest in participating in the process, coding, running validators, and voting.
  • Discussions on the potential long-term evolution of the AtomOne GovNo chain, its naming, and the implications of its governance-only focus.

Tokenomics

Money as Tokenized Trust

Issue #10 explores money as tokenized trust, examining its role in social cooperation and value perception.

Key points:

  • Money aligns varied perceptions of value, transitioning from a mental concept to a material, tokenized form.
  • Tokenization simplifies value perceptions, facilitating social exchanges.
  • Material representation of money can influence value perception.
  • Collective trust in money's tokenized form impacts its value and community trust.
  • Discussions include soft forking in financial ecosystems and trust's role in governance.

ATOM vs ATONE Integration & Genesis Distribution

Issue #12 aims to address integrating ATOM and ATONE, focusing on distribution and slashing mechanisms for ATONE.

Key points

  • Slashing in ATONE is necessary to enhance security decision-making intelligence.
  • Debates on penalizing or rewarding ATOM holders based on proposal voting.
  • Various methods for ATONE distribution and integration are considered.
  • Trust and governance vulnerability in tokenized money reliance.

Include stATOM Holders in ATONE

Issue #13 considers including stATOM holders in the ATONE genesis file or airdrop.

Key points

  • Potential inclusion of stATOM holders in ATONE genesis or airdrop.
  • Debate on the treatment of stATOM holders about governance participation.
  • Distribution methods for ATONE to stATOM holders.

Community Pool Financial Model

Issue #32 addresses the management of the Community Pool funds in the Cosmos ecosystem.

Key points:

  • Problems with current Community Pool management.
  • Proposed focus areas for preserving and expanding the Community Pool.
  • Governance and decision-making suggestions.
  • Tax and reward structure considerations.

$PHOTON Token Design

Issue #41 delves into the design and functionality of the $PHOTON token system.

Key points:

  • Discussion on PHOTON not providing governance rights, except for specific PHOTON-related proposals.
  • Auto-staking of underlying ATONEs linked to PHOTON and challenges in rebalancing voting power.
  • Proposal for a tax mechanism on auto-staked ATONEs and auto-compounding of underlying assets.
  • The total supply cap for PHOTON is set at 1 Billion, with specific conversion formulae for bonding and unbonding.
  • Examination of bonding dynamics, including incentives and impacts of slashing events.
  • Need for defining a practical redemption mechanism for PHOTON, considering various dynamics of the dual-token model.

Liquid Staked ATONE

Issue #81 addresses the concept of liquid staking within the AtomOne ecosystem.

Key points:

  • Discussion on the current challenges of liquid staking in the Cosmos Hub, particularly in terms of governance voting power and validator selection.
  • Proposal for a multilevel Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) system where each validator issues a unique LST, converging into a unified and universally recognized LST (stATONE).
  • This system is intended to preserve the decentralization ethos of AtomOne while offering the benefits of liquid staking.
  • Concerns raised about the potential governance takeover threat posed by liquid staking tokens with governance power.
  • Suggestions to limit validator choices for liquid staking for security reasons and to address the Principal-Agent problem.
  • Emphasis on the need for careful implementation to avoid governance issues.
  • A suggestion to look at existing discussions on liquid staking in AtomOne, particularly in Issue #41 and the genesis README.

Infrastructure

Fix Cosmos Hub Failures

Issue #16 aims to adopt successful elements from the Cosmos Hub and address its shortcomings for AtomOne.

Key points:

  • Centralized voting power issues in the Cosmos Hub.
  • Proposals for staking limits and validator identity disclosure.
  • Assessment of validators' voting history in Cosmos Hub for AtomOne selection.
  • Proposal for maximum staking limits with a single validator.
  • Proposal for evaluating validators based on their voting history.
  • Approach to airdrop mechanism, potentially excluding participants against AtomOne's vision.

Tokenomics and Treasury

  • Learning from Cosmos Hub's tokenomics.
  • Proposal for a community-driven treasury oversight committee.

Choosing the Genesis Software Target

Issue #17 discusses the initial software choice for AtomOne.

Key points:

  • Starting with Tendermint 2 (tm2) requires additional development.
  • Starting with a Cosmos Hub 4 Fork allows for an early start but involves complex migration to tm2.

Choose Snapshot Attributes

Issue #18 focuses on selecting the appropriate block for a snapshot in AtomOne.

Key points:

  • Debate on using specific blocks for the snapshot.
  • Consideration of other proposals in snapshot attribute determination.

Issue #22 seeks to clarify the relationship between AtomOne Hub's GitHub repository and the Tendermint repository.

Key points:

  • Discussion on the relationship between AtomOne Hub's and Tendermint's repositories.
  • Need for a constitution and clarity on PHOTON design.

Should AtomOne be an ICS Consumer for any Blockchain?

Issue #26 explores AtomOne's potential role as an ICS consumer.

Key points:

  • Debate on AtomOne being an ICS consumer.
  • Alternatives and security considerations for ICS consumer status.

Establishing and Monitoring Conditions for Providing ICS

Issue #27 explores hardcoded conditions for AtomOne becoming an ICS consumer.

Key points:

  • Proposal for specific, hardcoded conditions for ICS consumers.
  • Governance approval and virtualization of dApps discussed.

Implementing Security Assurance for Proposals

Issue #28 focuses on incorporating security standards into proposal evaluations for AtomOne.

Key points

  • Proposals to include verifiable security standards, potentially marked by a 'security coverage' badge.
  • Risk, security, and financial score integration for robust proposal assessment.
  • Community-led review and feedback mechanism for proposals, with support for specialized security groups.
  • Emphasis on balanced decision-making, combining strict security measures with adaptability for urgent proposals.

Fund a Central Support Team for Chains Launching on CosmosOne

Issue #44 proposes the establishment of a central support team for all chains launching on CosmosOne and the Hub, with a focus on managing IBC transactions.

Key points:

  • The idea of a central support team to manage IBC transactions for all chains launched on CosmosOne.
  • Potential for significant revenue generation through this initiative, which could be used for ecosystem growth, support, and user rewards.
  • Discussion about AtomOne Hub's role in routing transactions and supporting new chains within its ecosystem.
  • Consideration of AtomOne Hub as an alternative to using external relayers for transaction routing.
  • Exploration of the possibility of AtomOne allowing new chains to launch and create their own ecosystem while connecting via IBC to the current Cosmos network and beyond.

Define ICS1.5

Issue #66 discusses the evolution and potential definition of Interchain Security (ICS) 1.5 in the AtomOne context.

Key points:

  • Discussion about the different versions of main ICS protocols and the specific characteristics of ICS1.5.
  • ICS1.5 as an evolution of Replicated Security, focusing on provider and consumer chain dynamics.
  • Proposal to remove VCSMaturedPackets in ICS1.5 and the security implications of such a change.
  • Consideration of two types of consumer chains in ICS1.5: "core shards" and "consumer shards", with core shards having a stronger link to the provider chain, particularly in governance.
  • The need for further clarification on the differences between core and consumer shards.
  • Potential other features of ICS1.5, including fast inter-hub communication with implied IBC without sacrificing independent BFT consensus layers.
  • Community members provided insights on the complexity and security implications of proposed changes in ICS1.5.
  • Discussions about the feasibility of implementing an "implicit" IBC for faster communication and shared validator sets.
  • Suggestions that consumer and core shards might not require modifications to ICS but rather depend on how the consumer chain is designed.

Improving Delegators and Chain Safety

Issue #74 discusses enhancing the safety and fairness for delegators and proposing measures for better validator accountability in the Cosmos ecosystem.

Key points:

  • Concerns about the impact of validator misconduct on delegators, especially those with minimal self-bonding.
  • Suggestions for a variable minimum self-bond requirement or displaying self-bond amounts to inform delegators.
  • Proposal to disallow the practice of creating new validators with the same name after one is jailed to prevent trust misuse.
  • Idea of imposing a cap on the amount of bonded tokens per validator to prevent centralization and encourage a more diverse validator set.
  • Consideration of automated undelegation processes for jailed validators to enhance staking security and fairness.
  • Discussions on the potential of variable rewards systems to discourage centralization and incentivize validators to maintain a "Goldilocks Zone" for optimal reward earning.
  • Debates on the practicality and fairness of various proposed solutions, such as self-bonding requirements and reward adjustments.
  • Considerations for supporting new or small validators during the genesis phase and creating risk assessment tools for delegators.
  • Discussions on the constitutionality and technical feasibility of implementing proposed measures for validator governance and delegator protection.

Validators and KYC

Issue #75 discusses the need for Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for validators in the AtomOne ecosystem.

Key points:

  • Importance of KYC to ensure validator accountability and prevent Sybil attacks.
  • Debate on the implementation of jurisdiction policy by validators and its subjectivity.
  • Proposal for validators to self-declare their jurisdiction with a blockchain-based identifier.
  • Discussion on the use of third-party identity verification services to confirm validators' jurisdiction.
  • Suggestions for constitutional requirements for validators to provide accurate information, with potential penalties for misinformation.
  • Consensus on starting with a permissionless base and supporting control experiments while preserving freedoms.
  • Concerns about the subjective implementation of jurisdiction policies and potential biases in validator selection.
  • Emphasis on the reputational stakes for validators in providing accurate jurisdiction information.
  • Discussion on the simplicity and effectiveness of self-declaration and information transparency for delegators.

Branding and Public Relations

Brand Identity and Twitter Handle (@_atomone)

Issue #14 focuses on developing AtomOne's brand identity and Twitter handle (@_atomone).

Key points:

  • Proposal for AtomOne’s brand identity and Twitter handle reservation.
  • Move towards natural element motifs, focusing on the Hydrogen molecule.
  • Significance of Hydrogen in symbolizing fundamental properties.
  • Design proposals with community feedback and development suggestions.

ATOM-ONE Secure Communications for Users

Issue #21 highlights the need for secure communication alternatives for AtomOne users.

Key points:

  • Need for end-to-end encrypted communication channels.
  • An official, secure app or platform for governance communication is proposed.

ATOM Trade mark infringement

Issue #58 raises concerns about the potential trademark infringement involving the use of 'ATOM' in the context of the Cosmos and blockchain ecosystem.

Key points:

  • Discussion on whether the use of 'ATOM' infringes on trademarks owned by the ICF in the context of Cosmos and blockchain.
  • Debate on the distinction between 'AtomOne' and 'ATOM', and whether a rebranding might be necessary.
  • Considerations about AtomOne's identity as a fork and how it should be reflected in its branding.
  • Suggestions for different names and tickers, including 'Cosmos Hub Classic', 'Cosmos Classic', and '$GAIA', although some proposed tickers are already in use.
  • Community feedback on various naming options, including '$ATONE'.
  • Discussion on balancing the need for a distinctive identity with avoiding contention and confusion.
  • Various perspectives on how to distinguish AtomOne's branding from existing trademarks.

Choose the $ATOM1 ticker ($ATONE)

Issue #63 focuses on choosing a suitable ticker for AtomOne, with an interim decision to use $ATONE.

Key points:

  • Initial update to try out $ATONE as the ticker for AtomOne.
  • Discussion on the potential issue with the $ATOM1 ticker and links to relevant conversations.
  • Suggestions to use $ATOM1 in documentation to emphasize concept explanation, with potential consideration for terms like $ATOMX as an equivalent to $phATOM1.
  • Community suggestions for different tickers including $GAIA and the historical context of $ATONE, meaning "at one" or "united and reconciled".
  • The decision to use $ATONE as a distinct identity, reflecting the spirit of AtomOne and its community.
  • Discussions on the graphic identity of AtomOne and expanding the brand theme beyond just the chemical perspective of atomic structure.
  • Various community members contributed to the discussion, suggesting different ticker names and supporting the use of $ATONE.
  • Emphasis on creating a brand identity that is cohesive with the story and ethos of AtomOne.

Stakeholder Relations

Fix Cosmos Ecosystem Power Dynamics

Issue #19 addresses the power dynamics within the Cosmos Ecosystem.

Key points:

  • Need for a primary chain supporting all entities in Cosmos, reducing political complexity.
  • Proposal for an inclusive and equitable ecosystem.

Airdrops and Unstaking due to Emotional Distress Against the Halving

Issue #33 focuses on supporting users who unstaked ATOM due to recent proposals.

Key points

  • Support for creators and Atom1 supporters who left the network.
  • Concerns about governance direction and proposals.
  • Challenges and solutions for rewarding supporters.
  • Rewarding contributors and creators within the AtomOne ecosystem.

Community

Foster Diversity and Alignment

Issue #8 clarifies "fostering diversity and alignment" within the AtomOne and Decentralists framework. It emphasizes creating an ecosystem supporting diversity through self-aligned groups while maintaining alignment through shared values and goals.

Key points:

  • Diversity promotes competing and innovative ideas; alignment focuses on shared core values and principles.
  • Distinction is needed between diversity in experimentation and alignment with the project’s constitution and principles.
  • Clarity is essential in defining these concepts to prevent biased judgments and conflicting priorities.

Create an Open Member List

Issue #30 discusses creating an open member list for AtomOne.

Key points:

  • Setting up a list of interested contributors.
  • Mechanism for organization and participation.
  • Proposed method for member listing.
  • Importance of transparency and public engagement.

FAQ / AMA

Issue #55 establishes a forum for the AtomOne community to ask questions, which will be addressed in a new FAQ.md file and possibly discussed in AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions.

Key points:

  • Encouragement for community members to ask questions, regardless of whether they feel these questions merit their own issue.
  • Selected questions will be replied to in a new FAQ.md file, and possibly discussed during AMA sessions.
  • Reference to a related issue (#53) for additional context.
  • Specific questions raised by community members, such as how to participate in meetings and details about snapshot dates or block heights for airdrops.
  • Requests for guidance on how to engage with the project, including making pull requests and joining meetings.
  • Queries about the snapshot date or block height and discussions on airdrop-related support for centralized exchanges (CEXs) like Binance, Coinbase, Upbit, etc.
  • Direction to use specific issues, like #18 for snapshot-related questions.

Create an awesome-atomone / community repo

Issue #70 discusses the idea of creating a community-driven repository for AtomOne.

Key points:

  • Proposal to create a repository similar to "awesome-gno" on GitHub, serving as a space for community-generated content and discussions.
  • Potential repository names suggested include 'awesome-atomone' and 'awesome-atone'.
  • The repository would include a disclaimer stating that the content is community-generated and unofficial.
  • It would provide a platform for community discussions, initiatives, recipes, and scripts.
  • Consideration of using the Wiki feature instead of PRs for maintaining news and summaries, making moderation more manageable.
  • The repository could serve as a reference for new forks, important tweets, and other relevant information.
  • Discussion on limiting AI usage to a specific section within the repository and setting boundaries for its use.
  • Support for the idea of starting with an AWESOME.md file and observing how it evolves.

How to Attract Aligned Individuals to a New Constitutional Hub

Issue #72 discusses strategies for attracting individuals who are aligned with the ethos and principles of AtomOne to the new constitutional hub.

Key points:

  • Focus on drawing in individuals both inside and outside the crypto space who align with AtomOne's vision of prioritizing security and hub minimalism.
  • Addressing societal issues that led to distrust in current institutions as a way to connect with a broader audience.
  • Proposing content creation that highlights problems created by existing systems, targeting a wider audience beyond crypto-natives and to encourage participation from non-technical members.
  • Idea of creating a "political economy" within the AtomOne Hub, involving commerce of physical goods to engage the community in a new way.
  • Suggestion to scale voting power in favor of delegators, reducing the influence of validators in governance decisions to enhance the sense of equality in participation.
  • Discussions on how to make the AtomOne Hub appealing to a wider range of people, particularly those disillusioned with traditional institutions.

AtomOne GovNo Community Townhalls

Issue #83 proposes a structure for community townhalls focused on the GovNo chain.

Key points:

  • Establishing a regular schedule for community townhalls to discuss GovNo chain developments.
  • Preliminary agenda includes defining the GovNo chain, its governance token, governance structure, and its relationship with AtomOne.
  • Discussion on the role of validators, members, and external contributors in the GovNo ecosystem.
  • Addressing the process of self-organization and autonomy within the GovNo community.
  • Providing updates on the technical development, validator onboarding, and current priorities of the GovNo chain.
  • Planning for future community initiatives, prioritizing community concerns, and setting action items for subsequent meetings.
  • Encouragement for community members to contribute topics or questions for the townhall agenda.

Resources

Understanding AtomOne

Issue #36 presents a metaphorical narrative to understand AtomOne.

Key points:

  • AtomOne compared to essential water and its inflation to a water source.
  • Authority and regulation by the Decentralists.
  • Inflation and tokenized trust implications.
  • Alternative analogies and sustaining inflation.

Logistics

Issues/PRs Moderation

Issue #23 discusses effective moderation of issues and PRs in AtomOne's GitHub repository.

Key points:

  • Debate on who should lead in moderating the GitHub repository.
  • Proposed structures for moderation and the use of tools like ChatGPT.

Setup Weekly Report

Issue #24 proposes creating a weekly report for the AtomOne project.

Key points:

  • The report summarizes recent changes and assists in moderation.
  • Methodology for report compilation with AI tools and human intervention.

Should AiB Hire Dedicated Resources for Atomone?

Issue #25 discusses hiring a dedicated individual for AtomOne project management at AiB.

Key points:

  • Creating a position for overseeing the AtomOne project within AiB.
  • Emphasis on transparency and community involvement.

Use GitHub Projects as a “layer” system to categorize issues

Issue #29 discusses using GitHub Projects for categorizing issues in AtomOne.

Key points:

  • Categorization and labelling system proposals.
  • Permission is required to create projects or assign issues.
  • Suggestions for category tags and maintenance.

META - High-Level Roadmap with DAGs

Issue #50 discusses creating a comprehensive high-level roadmap for AtomOne using Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) to structure and visualize the development process.

Key points:

  • The aim to create and update high-level DAGs that can serve as indexes for navigating various topics within the project.
  • Moderators with write permissions are tasked to keep top-level DAGs updated based on community suggestions.
  • Outline of key milestones and tasks for AtomOne Phase 1 - Pre-IBC's Tasks.
  • Items include defining the constitution, legal and licensing issues, governance and community engagement strategies, technical aspects and innovation, documentation and resources, recovery and compliance, and preparation for mainnet launch.
  • Discussion on maintaining a single source of truth for the roadmap, with a suggestion to keep it in the README for better accessibility.
  • The roadmap includes links to related issues and discussions, such as governance improvements and software targets.

Internationalization

Issue #60 addresses the need for translating AtomOne's documents into multiple languages, with a focus on human translation efforts.

Key points:

  • Proposal to start translating documents into other languages once the paragraph structure and known issues are settled.
  • Storage of all translated documents in the repository, including the names of translators and the method of translation.
  • Preference for human translation over AI to preserve the choice of terms and to grow community expertise.
  • Encouragement for community members to contribute translations to naturally gauge interest and grow the decentralized localized community ecosystem.
  • Community members volunteering to translate documents into Spanish, Persian, Italian, and French, with an emphasis on collaborative efforts.
  • Suggestions for contracting human translators for languages where community volunteers are not available.