Credible Neutrality in Web3 Funding Mechanisms

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* Credible Neutrality Through Mechanism Design in Dedicated Domain Allocation: A Commons-Based Approach to Collective Intelligence.

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Description

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"This research explores how credible neutrality can emerge through mechanism design in dedicated domain allocation systems, specifically within the context of commons-based collective intelligence. Drawing from network organization theory, attestation-based governance, and trademark-enforced commons boundaries, we propose a framework where peer validation of commons membership creates the foundational legitimacy for domain-specific resource allocation. This approach is examined through the lens of Gitcoin 3.0's domain allocator initiative and broader applications in decentralized governance systems."

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"This research proposes a novel approach to achieving credible neutrality in resource allocation by creating self-governing network commons through progressive protocolization. The strategy transforms traditional grant-making from hierarchical decision-making to peer-validated collective intelligence.

Core Innovation: Rather than relying on external authorities or algorithmic rules, credible neutrality emerges from the network itself through peer validation of commons membership. Community members validate each other's expertise and embeddedness, creating distributed legitimacy for governance decisions.

Technical Implementation: The system uses structured JSON attestations on Ethereum (via EAS) combined with schema.org standards and murmurations protocol to map relationship networks. When networks achieve sufficient density thresholds, they unlock collective governance capabilities for resource allocation."

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