TribeOS - HackMD

--- tags: litepaper, tribe, daobox, fundraising, wip --- ## 1. Introduction ### 1.1 Background ### 1.2 Purpose of the Litepaper ### 1.3 Scope ## 2. Our Platform: Core Features ### 2.1 Overview Tribe is a next-generation Operating system for digital orginations, designed to empower internet native communities and redefine how DAOs opperate and interact with the traditional finance. The problems Tribe solves can be grouped into three broad catagories #### User Experience The biggest friction points when onboarding users into web3 are Wallets, key management and transction fees. Requiting users to download a wallet, store a memonic seed and buy cryptocurrency before they even use an applicagtion is a non starter for most users. Leveraging Account Abstraction, users login to tribe with familiar social logins (google, facebook, etc). Further DAOs can sponser the gass fees of their members by subscribing to our gassless product #### Scalable Arcitecture #### Tradfi Interoberability Tribe focuses on the very core issues affecting DAOs, such as voter apathy, inefficient communication, and operational scalability, and tool fragmentation, and presents an innovative solution. ### 2.2 Feature Highlights At its core, DAOBox offers four central features to address these issues: 1. **Delegated Voting** - Tribe delegate voting is a core governance mechanism in Tribe. By enabling members to delegate their votes to others within the DAO, Tribe ensures a more active and engaging voting process. 2. **Private Messaging** - Through an encrypted messaging system, Tribe enables efficient, secure communication between DAO members, fostering effective dialogue even when members' identities are unknown. 3. **Sub DAOs** - Tribe addresses scalability by facilitating the creation of Sub DAOs, smaller autonomus units within the main DAO that can independently manage funds and conduct payroll activities, thereby promoting organizational agility. 4. **Payroll Tools** - To optimize operational efficiency, Tribe provides a comprehensive suite of payroll tools, allowing for varied payment options such as individual and bulk payments, one-time and recurring payments, as well as airdrops and redemptions. ## 3. Delegated Voting ### 3.1 Unpacking Delegated Voting: The Basics, Benefits, and Plutocratic Balance Delegated voting, is a versatile democratic model that amalgamates the best aspects of direct and representative democracy. Its a dynamic form of voting where individuals can either exercise their voting power directly or delegate it to someone they trust or perceive as more knowledgeable on specific topics. In the context of Tribe, delegative voting is a fundamental primitive of our organisations. By providing members the liberty to directly engage in decision-making or delegate their voting power. Such an approach catalyzes an environment of inclusivity, engagement, and respect for every member's opinion, regardless of their financial stake in the DAO. A key benefit of delegated voting is its innate ability to challenge and balance plutocratic tendencies within a DAO. Typically, voting power is often directly proportional to the financial stake, making the system inherently plutocratic. This can sometimes overshadow the voices of members with less financial stake but high social credibility and understanding of the community's ethos. However, through delegated voting, Tribe amplifies these voices by allowing members with a larger financial stake to delegate their votes to those with higher social credit, irrespective of their monetary involvement. This strategy not only democratizes decision-making but also incentivizes knowledgeable and active community members by recognizing their social credit and wisdom. It creates a balanced system that values every member's contribution, whether financial or intellectual, thus smoothing out plutocratic tendencies and fostering a more equitable and representative decision-making process. ### 3.2 Role of Member Profiles in Delegated Voting At the heart of Tribe's delegated voting system are our member profiles. Transparent and dynamic, these profiles capture critical information, including voting history, proposals made, delegation patterns, and followers. This robust data aggregation facilitates informed decision-making and ensures every voice is represented and respected. Our member profiles are constructed on the Lens Protocol's social graph. This innovative Web3 protocol, built on Polygon, provides creators with ownership of their relationships with their community, forming a fully composable, user-owned social graph. Unlike traditional social networks that operate on centralized databases, Lens Protocol empowers users with data portability. Profile, friends, and content are not locked within a specific network but are owned by the user. This approach allows data and social connections to be carried across any application built on top of Lens Protocol. Tribe leverages this protocol, offering our members the same freedom. When you create a profile within Tribe, your data and connections can be carried across other applications that utilize the Lens Protocol. This ensures your visibility across the Lens ecosystem, including our platform for discussions on proposals. (This point will be explored further in the upcoming section on proposals.) By adopting the Lens Protocol, Tribe has not only democratized its delegated voting system but also fostered a culture where every vote is meaningful, and every member feels included and heard. Our utilization of Lens turns the competitive zero-sum game of traditional social networks into a collaborative one, enriching the overall experience for our members and developers alike. ### 3.3 Delegated Voting as a Solution to Voter Apathy Voter apathy is a pervasive issue in direct democratic systems, this is one of the biggest challenges to DAOs today. The crux of the problem lies in the assumption that every member will have the interest and expertise to vote on every issue. In reality, this expectation proves to be burdensome and non-scalable, leading to members missing out on crucial votes or voting on issues they do not fully comprehend. This lack of engagement can stagnate the governance process. Setting the quorum bar too high results in a deadlock where nothing passes due to insufficient voting turnout. Conversely, lowering the quorum compromises the system's security, making it susceptible to manipulative actions by a minority. Delegated voting presents a solution to these challenges. It respects the diversity of a DAO's membership, acknowledging that while some members are deeply invested in certain issues, others may lack the time, interest, or expertise to participate meaningfully in every vote. With delegated voting, members can still cast their vote directly on matters they care about while delegating their voting power on other issues to trusted members who possess more expertise or interest in those areas. Moreover, delegated voting introduces an intriguing dynamic through the role of delegates or representatives. These individuals, who are entrusted with the voting power of others, have a vested interest in lobbying for support, advocating their stance, and educating the community about the issues at hand. This proactive engagement not only drives informed decision-making but also invigorates the community, combating voter apathy and fostering a more active and vibrant democratic process. ## 4. Private Messaging ### 4.1 Role of Encrypted Messaging in a DAO Encrypted private messaging plays a pivotal role in enhancing communication and interaction within a DAO, especially in the context of delegated voting. This feature allows for direct, confidential communication between members and their chosen delegates, creating a more personalized and efficient channel for discussion and clarification on various issues. The ability for a member to directly message their delegate opens up new avenues of engagement. Members can inquire about the delegate's stance on certain issues, seek advice on complex matters, or share their views and concerns. This form of direct communication facilitates a better understanding between the two parties and can lead to more informed decision-making in voting. For delegates, encrypted messaging is a powerful tool for advocacy and influence. Delegates can utilize this feature to reach out to individual members, articulate their viewpoints, explain their voting decisions, and lobby for support. They can provide real-time updates and clarifications, addressing any concerns or misconceptions and ensuring transparency in their representation. Smaller token holders, who might traditionally feel overlooked in DAO governance, particularly benefit from this feature. With the ability to directly communicate with delegates, their votes gain more utility. They can align themselves with delegates who best represent their interests, thus increasing their influence on the DAO's decisions. Overall, encrypted messaging significantly boosts engagement within the DAO. By fostering direct, confidential, and meaningful conversations between members and delegates, it elevates the democratic process and makes governance more accessible, inclusive, and effective. ### 4.2 Combating Tool Fragmentation: XMTP and Secure Messaging in Tribe Tribe's encrypted private messaging feature is powered by XMTP (eXtensible Message Transport Protocol), an open protocol designed for secure web3 messaging. XMTP aims to streamline web3 communications by offering an easy-to-integrate solution for developers to incorporate real-time, private, and encrypted messaging into their applications. XMTP's open and permissionless nature mirrors Tribe's ethos of inclusivity and interoperability. The protocol's integration into Tribe brings along the entire XMTP network and its ecosystem of applications. This means that Tribe doesn't exist in isolation – it's part of a larger, interconnected ecosystem of XMTP-enabled applications, enhancing the Tribe user experience. One of the central issues DAOs face is tool fragmentation. Currently, DAOs tend to rely on a variety of different tools for different aspects of their operations, creating a fragmented, inefficient, and often confusing experience for members. By leveraging XMTP for private messaging, Tribe streamlines its toolset, creating a more unified, efficient, and user-friendly platform. The integration of XMTP within Tribe also resonates with the value that Lens brings by enabling Tribe to inherit the entire ecosystem of Lens users. By choosing these two open, permissionless technologies, Tribe not only benefits from the power of these individual tools but also taps into their existing user and developer communities. This enhances Tribe's network effects and positions it as a key player in the wider web3 ecosystem. In conclusion, XMTP's integration within Tribe exemplifies the platform's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to create a unified, efficient, and secure environment for DAO operations. With XMTP, Tribe not only offers a secure private messaging feature but also contributes to solving the broader issue of tool fragmentation in DAOs. ## 5. Sub DAOs ### 5.1 Introduction to Sub DAOs As DAOs grow in size and complexity, managing all aspects of the organization under a single structure can become unwieldy and inefficient. A solution to this problem is the formation of Sub DAOs. A Sub DAO operates under the umbrella of the parent DAO, but it is autonomous and has its own separate governance. This can take on various forms: address list voting, multisig, or dictatorship, depending on the preferences of the members. This hierarchical structure is akin to the departments in a conventional organization. In Tribe, the creation of a Sub DAO is permissionless; any member can propose the formation of a Sub DAO. The governance of these Sub DAOs is separate from the main DAO and can be designed as per the members' preference. However, the parent DAO retains root ownership over the Sub DAO and has the power to change its permissions, reclaim funds, and remove its members. This ensures a balance of autonomy and accountability. Sub DAOs offer distinct advantages in the way they govern themselves. Due to their smaller size and focused scope, Sub DAOs can often act more quickly and effectively compared to the larger, main DAO. ### 5.5 Use-cases: Treasury Management Sub DAO The governance processes within a large DAO can sometimes be slower and less agile due to the need for broad consensus on decision-making. In contrast, a Treasury Management Sub DAO, with a more concentrated focus and fewer members, can often come to conclusions and take actions more rapidly. This can be critical in the fast-paced world of decentralized finance, where market conditions can change rapidly and opportunities or risks may emerge quickly. The members within a Treasury Management Sub DAO are also likely to have more specialized knowledge in their particular area of focus, leading to more informed decision-making and effective strategy implementation. This kind of specialization can be an asset when dealing with complex financial strategies or when navigating volatile market conditions. Despite the relative autonomy of Sub DAOs, they still operate within the confines and safeguards set by the main DAO. For instance, they can only handle approved assets and interact with safe, authorized protocols. This means the main DAO can ensure that even as Sub DAOs take advantage of their agility and specialized knowledge, they still operate within risk parameters set by the broader community. This balance allows for a combination of rapid response and specialized input with overarching risk management and control. ## 6. Finance Tools Suite ### 6.1 Financial Management in Tribe DAOs Financial management within Tribe DAOs is a critical element that ensures seamless operations. This task extends beyond the remit of traditional finance roles due to the global, decentralized, and inherently flexible nature of DAOs. Tribe DAOs, like other decentralized organizations, operate with a broad spectrum of transactions. These transactions can encompass individual payments, large-scale disbursements, operational expenses, contributor compensations, and community incentives, among others. Adding to this complexity, Tribe DAOs often handle multiple types of cryptocurrencies and need to integrate with various decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols for optimal asset management. The responsibility of financial management within Tribe DAOs isn't just about conducting these transactions smoothly. It also encompasses maintaining absolute transparency with the community and managing the DAO treasury effectively. To handle these financial management needs efficiently, Tribe DAOs require a robust and comprehensive suite of finance tools. These tools need to streamline various payment processes, support transparency in financial activities, ensure cross-jurisdiction regulatory compliance, and facilitate efficient treasury management. With Tribe, DAOs have access to a versatile financial management suite tailored to their unique needs. The ensuing sections will outline the key components of this suite and how they function to support the Tribe DAO ecosystem's financial dynamics. ### 6.2 Overview of Payroll Tool Suite A comprehensive payroll tool suite can provide DAOs with the ability to manage various types of payments effectively. The following components make up an ideal payroll tool suite for a DAO: #### 6.2.1 Individual Payments The most basic functionality is the ability to make individual payments to members of the DAO. These payments could be for services rendered, reimbursements, or rewards for participation. #### 6.2.2 Bulk Payments In larger DAOs, it may be necessary to make payments to many members at once. A payroll tool that supports bulk payments can streamline this process, saving time and effort. #### 6.2.3 One-Off and Recurring Payments Sometimes payments need to be made only once, such as for a completed project or a special bonus. At other times, recurring payments are necessary, such as monthly salaries or weekly incentives. A payroll tool suite should ideally support both. #### 6.2.4 Stream Payments Stream payments, a concept popularized by protocols like Sablier, involve the continuous flow of funds over a specified time period. This can be useful for things like salaries, where instead of getting paid at the end of the month, a member's income streams in real-time. #### 6.2.5 Request Payments In many cases, members of the DAO need to request payments for services rendered or expenses incurred. A tool that allows for payment requests can streamline this process and ensure everyone is compensated fairly and promptly. #### 6.2.6 Airdrops DAOs often reward their active participants or loyal followers with token airdrops. This tool allows the DAO to disburse tokens to a group of wallet addresses all at once. #### 6.2.7 Dividends There may be situations where Tribe DAOs decide to distribute a portion of the profits back to its members as dividends. This can serve as a powerful incentive for continued participation and investment in the DAO. A finance tool should have the ability to facilitate the fair and efficient distribution of such dividends. ## 7. Token Integration and Management ### 7.1 Membership via Token Integration The membership within a DAO in Tribe is defined by the possession of specific tokens. These tokens can take various forms including ERC20, ERC721, and ERC1155 standards. Each type of token has its unique characteristics and uses, allowing Tribe DAOs to customize their membership structure according to their needs. Certain communities may choose to implement token-weighted voting with ERC20 tokens, but also require members to hold a specific NFT. For example, a membership might necessitate holding a unique lens profile NFT or a particular profile picture NFT, which can be used as identifiers or badges of membership. This introduces an added layer of participation, representation, or even prestige within the community. Alternatively, some DAOs might opt to empower holders of specific NFTs by giving them a boost to their ERC20 voting power. This not only encourages participation but also instills a sense of recognition for the ownership of these NFTs. Other DAOs may choose to assign equal voting power to each NFT, thus implementing a system of one vote per NFT. This can be particularly useful in communities where each NFT represents a distinct contribution or achievement, and thus each should carry an equal weight in governance. These configurations highlight the flexibility offered by Tribe in token integration and membership management, allowing each DAO to customize its governance structure to its unique needs and ethos. ### 7.2 Deployment of Pre-existing or New Tokens Tribe supports the integration of pre-existing tokens, enabling established communities to transition to a DAO model without the need to issue new tokens. Alternatively, DAOs can create and issue new tokens upon their deployment through Tribe. At launch, only deploying ERC20 tokens will be supported, but the support for deploying NFT collections will be added at a later date. ### 7.3 Facilitating Token Sales In addition to token integration and deployment, Tribe also facilitates token sales. This functionality enables DAOs to raise funds by selling their native tokens, providing a means to bootstrap their operations, fund their projects, and grow their community. ### 7.4 Future Developments: NFT Collections with Voting Capabilities and NFT Drops Looking ahead, Tribe plans to support the deployment of NFT collections with integrated voting capabilities. This development will further enhance the DAO's governance options, allowing for unique expressions of membership and influence. In addition to this, Tribe also plans to facilitate NFT drops, enabling DAOs to reward their members and stakeholders in new and exciting ways. ## 8. Competitive Landscape ## 9. Conclusion - 8.1 Recap of Key Points - 8.2 Future Directions for Our Platform ## 10. References ## 11. Appendices - 10.1 Glossary of Key Terms - 10.2 Contact Information - 10.3 Additional Resources --- ## Notes ### Hot takes > Flat organisations do not scale - High level goals and global resource alocation is done at the highlevel - stakeholders assert the values and objectives the organisation - users at this level do not need to be expert - expressing opinions (voting) should not be too frequent - voting is typically delegated to - Operational decitions are pushed to lower levels (sub daos) - Main dao is unopinionated with how they opperate - one or more managers make the decitions - all members have a vote - optimistic, any member can submit actions which auto execute if not challanged