Governance
This section covers the governance structures, licensing framework, and community guidelines that guide Holochain development and ecosystem participation.
Licensing and Legal Framework
Cryptographic Autonomy License
The open-source license that ensures user sovereignty and encourages collaborative development while protecting against appropriation.
Community Guidelines
Contribution Framework
Guidelines for contributing to Holochain projects, including:
- Code contribution standards
- Documentation requirements
- Community interaction principles
- Review and acceptance processes
Community Principles
Core values that guide the Holochain ecosystem:
- Agent-Centricity - Prioritizing individual agency and sovereignty
- Mutual Sovereignty - Respecting both individual and collective needs
- Collaborative Development - Working together while maintaining independence
- Transparency - Open processes and decision-making
Governance Structure
Holochain Foundation
- Non-profit organization stewarding development
- Strategic direction and resource allocation
- Community support and ecosystem development
- Standards and best practices establishment
Community Decision Making
- Participatory processes for major decisions
- Working groups for specialized topics
- Open forums for discussion and feedback
- Consensus-building mechanisms
Getting Involved
Ways to Participate
- Technical Contribution - Code, documentation, testing
- Community Building - Events, education, outreach
- Governance Participation - Policy discussion, decision-making
- Ecosystem Development - Applications, tools, services
Resources
- Holochain Forum - Community discussions
- GitHub Organization - Technical contributions
- Community Calls - Regular meetings
- Developer Documentation - Technical resources
Related Topics
- Ecosystem - Community projects and organizations
- Development - Technical contribution guidelines
- Introduction - Core principles and philosophy