I have clarified the CryptoMall terminology which I think really does this justice in more quickly conveying what we are doing!
I am really excited to develop the actual methods and resources, but tonnes of work going on for CGB's bday as well! Here is an excerpt with most of the changes/new text:
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1.1 Methods and Philosophy
In order to launch a project such as this, it really helps to have solid foundation laid. As this is an open collaboration, not only the product should be readily available, but also the methods and philosophy used to create it. This will help participants to better understand the guide, but to expand upon it with the right frame of mind. This guide acknowledges and attempts to address many general realities so as not to be unsustainable. These conclusions should be reached by analysing the potential conflict and cooperation between the intelligent rational individuals who will be participating in this new cryptoeconomy. There are many elements to consider, and the balances between them will evolve as new players join in. As the currency itself is decentralized, there are new considerations about just what kind of centralization will be left over to maintain a stable balance. Part of this new balance is the acceptance of an amount of responsibility in protecting ourselves from scams or mistakes which can result in loss.
It is understood that there were already "Crypto Towns" in existence when this guide was created. The ideas presented here can be integrated to whatever extent a community decides. New CryptoTowns may use the guide but not integrate with other CryptoTowns for resource sharing, or maybe they just use the promotional material and do their own thing. This is accepted, because it's the natural progression of an idea which central control would only stifle. Communities doing so may find difficulty in receiving support from more collaborative CyptoTown communities and confidence instilled by the reputation of the overall project. The CryptoTown On The Ground project is the a product of collaborative effort amongst the self-managed CryptoTown Malls (or CryptoMalls) to explore and document the most effective methods to facilitate the adoption of cryptocurrencies as part of stronger communities.
2.0 The CryptoTown Protocol
The CryptoTown Protocol is a scalable and modular set of guidelines to meeting the needs of communities, businesses, and individuals as they adapt to cryptocurrency technologies. The structure is designed to be as simple and flexible as possible to account for groups as small as a few businesses along a street, or geographically dispersed across an entire country. Each collection is referred to as a CryptoMall and it is a self managed entity. CryptoMalls may be in competition with each other over the quality and relevance of their listings.
2.1 My CryptoTown Mall (CryptoMall)
A CryptoMall is a collection of one or more businesses and volunteers who agree to follow the CryptoTown protocol and adapt it to their needs. The core of each CryptoMall is a volunteer or group of volunteers who ensure that the guidelines are best applied. Each CryptoMall contains a directory which lists the participating establishments and individuals. This directory will also contain "official" links to websites and social media hangouts as well as any other relevant information. Part of the duty of these volunteers is to ensure that this information is as widely accessible and shared as possible. This includes collaboration with local community members and officials, and with other CryptoMalls (the project).
Each individual CryptoMall will decide which services they shall provide, the requirements for entry, costs associated, and which rules to apply to participants. In order to be considered a proper CryptoMall there are some bare minimum expectations which should be followed to allow success. There should be at least one accountable volunteer who is willing to accept calls, return emails and physically attend meetings related to the project. A directory should be maintained of all participating establishments, and there should be at least one participating establishment. In the spirit of the project, businesses who wish to be listed should have a physical commercial location and meet with the volunteer as part of the vetting process which may determine the quality of the directory.
In order to launch a project such as this, it really helps to have solid foundation laid. As this is an open collaboration, not only the product should be readily available, but also the methods and philosophy used to create it. This will help participants to better understand the guide, but to expand upon it with the right frame of mind. This guide acknowledges and attempts to address many general realities so as not to be unsustainable. These conclusions should be reached by analysing the potential conflict and cooperation between the intelligent rational individuals who will be participating in this new cryptoeconomy. There are many elements to consider, and the balances between them will evolve as new players join in. As the currency itself is decentralized, there are new considerations about just what kind of centralization will be left over to maintain a stable balance. Part of this new balance is the acceptance of an amount of responsibility in protecting ourselves from scams or mistakes which can result in loss.
It is understood that there were already "Crypto Towns" in existence when this guide was created. The ideas presented here can be integrated to whatever extent a community decides. New CryptoTowns may use the guide but not integrate with other CryptoTowns for resource sharing, or maybe they just use the promotional material and do their own thing. This is accepted, because it's the natural progression of an idea which central control would only stifle. Communities doing so may find difficulty in receiving support from more collaborative CyptoTown communities and confidence instilled by the reputation of the overall project. The CryptoTown On The Ground project is the a product of collaborative effort amongst the self-managed CryptoTown Malls (or CryptoMalls) to explore and document the most effective methods to facilitate the adoption of cryptocurrencies as part of stronger communities.
2.0 The CryptoTown Protocol
The CryptoTown Protocol is a scalable and modular set of guidelines to meeting the needs of communities, businesses, and individuals as they adapt to cryptocurrency technologies. The structure is designed to be as simple and flexible as possible to account for groups as small as a few businesses along a street, or geographically dispersed across an entire country. Each collection is referred to as a CryptoMall and it is a self managed entity. CryptoMalls may be in competition with each other over the quality and relevance of their listings.
2.1 My CryptoTown Mall (CryptoMall)
A CryptoMall is a collection of one or more businesses and volunteers who agree to follow the CryptoTown protocol and adapt it to their needs. The core of each CryptoMall is a volunteer or group of volunteers who ensure that the guidelines are best applied. Each CryptoMall contains a directory which lists the participating establishments and individuals. This directory will also contain "official" links to websites and social media hangouts as well as any other relevant information. Part of the duty of these volunteers is to ensure that this information is as widely accessible and shared as possible. This includes collaboration with local community members and officials, and with other CryptoMalls (the project).
Each individual CryptoMall will decide which services they shall provide, the requirements for entry, costs associated, and which rules to apply to participants. In order to be considered a proper CryptoMall there are some bare minimum expectations which should be followed to allow success. There should be at least one accountable volunteer who is willing to accept calls, return emails and physically attend meetings related to the project. A directory should be maintained of all participating establishments, and there should be at least one participating establishment. In the spirit of the project, businesses who wish to be listed should have a physical commercial location and meet with the volunteer as part of the vetting process which may determine the quality of the directory.
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