Council

Welcome

Discover the Optimism Fractal Council, a pioneering governance body that uses Respect to empower collective decision-making and coordinate the future of Optimism Fractal. This council exemplifies how communities can harness collective wisdom through a truly democratic process and coordinate decentralized governance with the Respect Game. Immerse yourself in the guide and the exciting videos below. They will provide you a deeper understanding, showcase the council in action and learn how this innovative consensus process can help you.

Table of Contents

• Welcome
• Overview of the Council
• Videos
• OF 13: Council Formation
• OF 14: Sages Signal
• OF 17: Hour Coordination
• Historical Context
• OF 12: Optimistic Polling
• Official Council Rules
• Future Plans
• Get Involved

Overview of the Council

The Optimism Fractal Sages Council is a trailblazing governance body designed to facilitate collective decision-making and coordinate the future of Optimism Fractal. It uses a process called fractal democracy, a profoundly helpful governance process that taps into the wisdom of the crowd and enables highly coordinated, peaceful cooperation.

The overview and videos below show how community members who have earned significant Respect can actively lead the community. You can start earning Respect and participating in the council by joining our weekly events. For more information, you can explore our rich history and see the community-approved rules for the Council at OptimismFractal.com/details.

Council Composition and Selection The council consists of up to six community members who have earned the most Respect, a non-transferable token that measures their contributions and influence within the community. Each community member who has earned Respect can opt into the weekly registration poll, which puts them in the running for one of the six council slots in that week. This ensures that the council is continually representative of the community's most active and respected members.

Function and Decision-Making The primary role of the council is to evaluate and approve proposals that affect the community’s rules, software implementation, and strategic direction. Decisions require a two-thirds majority to pass, reflecting a robust consensus among council members. This structure helps ensure that decisions are well-considered and supported by a significant portion of the community leadership.

Community Engagement All community members who have earned Respect can propose changes, initiate discussions, and vote on proposals in the Optimism Fractal Snapshot Space. However, only the votes of the council members are decisive for formal approvals. This process enables broad community involvement while maintaining an effective and manageable decision-making group.

The Optimism Fractal Sages Council exemplifies an effective governance model that leverages community respect and active participation. Its principles and processes are highly adaptable, offering a valuable framework for other communities using the Respect Game to guide their collective decision-making and strategic planning. This council structure is designed to provide an ideal solution for any group seeking a democratic and transparent governance system.

Videos

The Optimism Fractal community has discussed the council system in many events and the videos of each episode provide an excellent resource to learn more about decentralized decision-making. The videos include show notes and timestamps where you can find the most pertinent discussions about the council. Here are a few videos where you can see the launch of the Optimism Fractal Council and the first approved proposals.

OF 13: Council Formation

What is the best way to make collective decisions? After thoughtful social games, we debut an innovative consensus process and enter a new era of community-led governance with the first Optimism Fractal Council 🧙🏽‍♂️🗳️

OF 14: Sages Signal

How does Respect facilitate decision making? Following a respectful consensus game, the Optimism Fractal Sages Council approves it’s first proposal and we explore the roots of fractal cooperation 📜🍄

OF 17: Hour Coordination

How can communities synchronize? With Respect earned in onchain games, the Optimism Fractal Council approves a proposal to change the day of weekly events and set a new rhythm for decentralized coordination 🗓️ 🥁

Historical Context

The Optimism Fractal Council evolved from a 12-week bootstrap phase where initial governance and decision-making were managed by the Optimystics, the team that founded Optimism Fractal in October, 2023. This period was crucial for setting the foundational rules and procedures that currently guide the council's operations.

For a visual and detailed journey through this evolution you can watch this video, which documents the transition and the community's active involvement in shaping the council. For more information, you can also more find details about the consensus process here and read about the first approved proposal in this message.

You can also see the historical notes at the bottom of our intents, see the roots of Optimism Fractal here, and learn more about our and learn more about our history in this article. You can watch the planning session in following video to see discussions that led to the initiation of the current consensus process.

OF 12: Optimistic Polling

How will optimistic communities coordinate their future? After a fun Respect Game we meet for the first Optimism Fractal Planning session and explore innovative mechanisms for collective decision-making ⚙️♻️

Official Council Rules

You can see the complete rules at OptimismFractal.com/details for more context about how Respect is allocated and this article to learn more about Respect.

6.1. Every week, during Respect Game meeting, a poll is created for participants to register to take part in the consensus process of Optimism Fractal next week. This is “registration poll”. Participants can register throughout the whole week;

6.3. A proposal is said to be passed by Optimism Fractal if at least 2/3rds of council members signal approval for it;

Future Plans

Respect provides a powerful primitive to enable groups of any size make collective decisions in a fair, fast, and fun manner. The Respect token enables true democracy and a powerful governance framework for all communities and organizations. No matter what you’re trying to achieve, Respect can help you make shared decisions more effectively. Stay tuned for more as we take the next steps in the evolution of collaboration and implement fractal decision-making processes throughout society with the power of Optimism.

Get Involved

We invite you to become an active participant in the ongoing development and refinement of the Optimism Fractal governance model. Here's how you can get involved:

• Join the Weekly Events: Participate in our weekly events to earn Respect and potentially join the council. These meetings are a great way to connect with the community and influence decision-making.

• Explore and Contribute on Notion: Have ideas for improving the council or the overall governance process? Visit our Notion site to explore and collaborate on potential improvements.

• Engage on Discord: Connect with other community members, share ideas, and stay updated on the latest developments by joining our Discord server.

Your participation not only helps steer the community but also shapes the future of decentralized governance across all various platforms.