Compensation in P2P Networks

A. P2P interactions are inherently free and open. However, fair compensation for skills, risk or efforts is not inconsistent with good p2p governance. Compensations rates and terms should be as transparent as possible. B. Repeated transaction-based rewards such as a royalty for works created in past are not in the best spirit of p2p and are detrimental to p2p governance. C. The idea of "share and share alike" is the best reward system for a p2p system or framework. The idea is expressly to avoid syndicates or exchanges where transactions are the norm. D. What to avoid: A transaction mentality or the idea of sustained earnings for creative productivity.

• Additional sections
  • Compensation within a P2P Network
  • Compensation in an Open or Federated P2P Network
  • Compensation Influenced by Peer Governance