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ThreeFold Collaboration Template

Introduction

The following document highlights general procedures for ThreeFold collaboration with external parties.

Background

ThreeFold is by design a project aimed at building thriving relationships between different entities. ThreeFold is open-source, is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DA) where Grid Enhancement Proposals (GEP) are voted by community members holding ThreeFold tokens. Anyone can provide nodes to the grid, and anyone can deploy on any nodes on the grid. This project is for everyone, everywhere. ThreeFold also provides a support service and has a strong service level agreement for 99.9% uptime support.

ThreeFold has different collaborations from around the world, in different countries. Throughout the collaborations, we span different time zones and cultures. The ThreeFold grid is distributed in more than 60 countries and we can say that the sun never sets on ThreeFold. We are proud of our collaborations around the world and we know deeply that it is part of our identity.

Along the years, we have learned and explored different ways to collaborate. It has been nourishing to learn from those experiences and build from this foundation. We take the opportunity here to assemble some ideas concerning how to efficiently work through collaborations and partnerships. We believe each collaboration is unique, and represent the opportunity to build the vision of planet and people first that is driven our work for over a decade now.

The following represents inviting guidelines and procedures that is meant to enhance and align collaborations for ThreeFold and external parties.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOM)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a non-binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of their understanding and cooperation on a particular project, initiative, or idea. It is typically used as a preliminary step to formalize an agreement before entering into a more comprehensive contract or partnership. An MOU usually includes key elements such as the scope of work, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and goals, but does not include detailed financial terms, warranties, or other contractual obligations. The purpose of an MOU is to provide a clear understanding between parties and to facilitate further discussion and negotiation, rather than creating a legally binding contract.

ThreeFold MOM Template

We propose a variation of the Memorendum of Understanding (MOM).

To ensure optimal collaboration, it is good to offer some general procedures and templates to facilitate the work between parties.

Each project should be able to generate the following filled template. This ensures that all parties concerned are aligned for a common goal.

Questions to Answer

What is the goal/what we are accomplishing
How are we accomplishing the goal
What are the deadlines for the project
What are the tasks/duties/responsabilities of each party
What are the ways of communication
What are the file management systems used
What are the planification/calendar/organisation
Who are responsible for the project to be completed as defined in the MOM (supervisors)
What are the escalation procedures (escalation matrix) if/when issues

Template Filled with Specific Example

We propose a basic MOM. It can and should be extended for a clear and thorough project. This can be used as a basic example to understand the essence.

MOM Questions and Answers: Fictitious Project: Node Workshops

What is the goal/what we are accomplishing
- We propose to set node workshops in local communities where TF members (TF Party) show how to build nodes. This is done in collaboration with the local community center service (External Party)
- TF Party and External Party are the Parties.
How are we accomplishing the goal
- We will start with one proof-of-concept: in town XYZ, X and Y TF members will do monthly Node Workshop session at a community center.
What are the deadlines for the project
- The Parties have 5 weeks to prepare the first event. The first even will be day/month/year.
What are the tasks/duties/responsabilities of each party
- TF party will bring nodes and screens.
- External party will offer a room, with tables, electricity and Internet
What are the ways of communication
- The Parties communicate
  - on Telegram and Gmail
    - the parties' member info are:
      - party member 1
        
        name
        
        gmail
        
        telegram
What are the file management systems used
- The Parties will use Google Drive as the file management
What are the planification/calendar/organisation
- Video meeting
  - The Parties will have video conference via Zoom
- Calendar
  - The Parties will organize meetings and events on a shared Google calendar
Who are responsible for the project to be completed as defined in the MOM (supervisors)
- Party member 1 from ThreeFold Party
- Party member 1 from External Party
What are the escalation procedures (escalation matrix) if/when issues arise
- If issues are, members of each party should contact their supervisor

Ecosystem Evolution

It is in the inner roadmap for ThreeFold to offer all different products and services needed for the completion of a project from A to Z via a ThreeFold UI. This would allow ThreeFold+External Parties collaborations to be smooth and organized.

Indeed, we are in the process of building a general user interface (UI) and its accompanied tools such as calendar, video conferencing, chats, etc. that will allow a project to live 100% within the grid in dApps ensuring security and clear communication. For now, we are using some tools, open-source as much as possible, but not always, e.g. Google Calendar.

<h1>ThreeFold Collaboration Template </h1> <h2>Table of Contents</h2> - [Introduction](#introduction) - [Background](#background) - [Memorandum of Understanding (MOM)](#memorandum-of-understanding-mom) - [ThreeFold MOM Template](#threefold-mom-template) - [Template Filled with Specific Example](#template-filled-with-specific-example) - [Ecosystem Evolution](#ecosystem-evolution) --- ## Introduction The following document highlights general procedures for ThreeFold collaboration with external parties. ## Background ThreeFold is by design a project aimed at building thriving relationships between different entities. ThreeFold is open-source, is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DA) where Grid Enhancement Proposals (GEP) are voted by community members holding ThreeFold tokens. Anyone can provide nodes to the grid, and anyone can deploy on any nodes on the grid. This project is for everyone, everywhere. ThreeFold also provides a support service and has a strong service level agreement for 99.9% uptime support. ThreeFold has different collaborations from around the world, in different countries. Throughout the collaborations, we span different time zones and cultures. The ThreeFold grid is distributed in more than 60 countries and we can say that the sun never sets on ThreeFold. We are proud of our collaborations around the world and we know deeply that it is part of our identity. Along the years, we have learned and explored different ways to collaborate. It has been nourishing to learn from those experiences and build from this foundation. We take the opportunity here to assemble some ideas concerning how to efficiently work through collaborations and partnerships. We believe each collaboration is unique, and represent the opportunity to build the vision of planet and people first that is driven our work for over a decade now. The following represents inviting guidelines and procedures that is meant to enhance and align collaborations for ThreeFold and external parties. ## Memorandum of Understanding (MOM) A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a non-binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of their understanding and cooperation on a particular project, initiative, or idea. It is typically used as a preliminary step to formalize an agreement before entering into a more comprehensive contract or partnership. An MOU usually includes key elements such as the scope of work, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and goals, but does not include detailed financial terms, warranties, or other contractual obligations. The purpose of an MOU is to provide a clear understanding between parties and to facilitate further discussion and negotiation, rather than creating a legally binding contract. ### ThreeFold MOM Template We propose a variation of the Memorendum of Understanding (MOM). To ensure optimal collaboration, it is good to offer some general procedures and templates to facilitate the work between parties. Each project should be able to generate the following filled template. This ensures that all parties concerned are aligned for a common goal. **Questions to Answer** - What is the goal/what we are accomplishing - How are we accomplishing the goal - What are the deadlines for the project - What are the tasks/duties/responsabilities of each party - What are the ways of communication - What are the file management systems used - What are the planification/calendar/organisation - Who are responsible for the project to be completed as defined in the MOM (supervisors) - What are the escalation procedures (escalation matrix) if/when issues ### Template Filled with Specific Example We propose a basic MOM. It can and should be extended for a clear and thorough project. This can be used as a basic example to understand the essence. **MOM Questions and Answers: Fictitious Project: Node Workshops** - What is the goal/what we are accomplishing - We propose to set node workshops in local communities where TF members (TF Party) show how to build nodes. This is done in collaboration with the local community center service (External Party) - TF Party and External Party are the Parties. - How are we accomplishing the goal - We will start with one proof-of-concept: in town XYZ, X and Y TF members will do monthly Node Workshop session at a community center. - What are the deadlines for the project - The Parties have 5 weeks to prepare the first event. The first even will be day/month/year. - What are the tasks/duties/responsabilities of each party - TF party will bring nodes and screens. - External party will offer a room, with tables, electricity and Internet - What are the ways of communication - The Parties communicate - on Telegram and Gmail - the parties' member info are: - party member 1 - name - gmail - telegram - What are the file management systems used - The Parties will use Google Drive as the file management - What are the planification/calendar/organisation - Video meeting - The Parties will have video conference via Zoom - Calendar - The Parties will organize meetings and events on a shared Google calendar - Who are responsible for the project to be completed as defined in the MOM (supervisors) - Party member 1 from ThreeFold Party - Party member 1 from External Party - What are the escalation procedures (escalation matrix) if/when issues arise - If issues are, members of each party should contact their supervisor ## Ecosystem Evolution It is in the inner roadmap for ThreeFold to offer all different products and services needed for the completion of a project from A to Z via a ThreeFold UI. This would allow ThreeFold+External Parties collaborations to be smooth and organized. Indeed, we are in the process of building a general user interface (UI) and its accompanied tools such as calendar, video conferencing, chats, etc. that will allow a project to live 100% within the grid in dApps ensuring security and clear communication. For now, we are using some tools, open-source as much as possible, but not always, e.g. Google Calendar.

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@gosam @scott @Amanda @marionrvrn
To be discussed and brainstormed in the upcoming comms meeting if you want!

@gosam @scott @Amanda @marionrvrn To be discussed and brainstormed in the upcoming comms meeting if you want!

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