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Nostr replaces: - Ordinals/Stacks -> Nostr relay chains for identity and records - Bitcoin DIDs -> Nostr DIDs (pubkey-based) - NFT-based badges -> Attestation server-issued credentials (not NFTs) - On-chain attestation -> Nostr NIP-based peer verification - Property registry -> Nostr-anchored on Bitcoin - Governance voting -> Bitcoin via Nostr relay chains - Governance records -> Relay-anchored on Bitcoin mesh NFTZ token name preserved as network token (not NFT references)
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GOVERNANCE.md
NodeZero Funchal - Governance
Overview
The governance layer manages the decentralized operations of NodeZero Funchal, combining Bitcoin governance with community-driven mesh services — all identity and attestation handled via Nostr relays.
Governance Model
Community Staking
- Residents stake tokens (NFTZ) to validate nodes and vote
- Voting weight proportional to stake and residency duration
- Minimum stake: 100 NFTZ per voting right
- Lock-up period: 30 days
DAO Council
- 13 elected council members
- 2-year terms, max 2 consecutive terms
- Responsibilities: node deployment, treasury, service fees, disputes
Mesh Services Board
- 5 technical experts elected for infrastructure governance
- Protocol updates, network tuning, hardware standards, security
Identity & Relays
Nostr Integration
- DID Resolution: Decentralized Identifiers via Nostr DIDs (pubkeys)
- Profile Data: All service profiles stored on Nostr relays
- Attestations: Peer endorsements and credentials verified through Nostr events
- Relay Redundancy: Multiple Nostr relins with mesh sync for offline capability
Service Layer
Mesh Services
| Service | Protocol | Port | |-----|--| | Ride Dispatch | MQTT | 1883 | | Housing Bookings | gRPC | 50051 | | Delivery Routing | gRPC | 50052 | | Commerce Registry | HTTP/3 | 8080 | | Workforce Platform | gRPC | 50053 | | Credential Store | gRPC | 50054 | | Treasury | RPC | 8332 | | Governance | gRPC | 50055 |
Service Mesh
- Service discovery via mesh gossip
- Circuit breakers for fault isolation
- Rate limiting per service
- Health monitoring with auto-restart
- Configuration management
Treasury
BTC Treasury
- Primary treasury on Bitcoin
- Lightning treasury for operations
- Stablecoin reserve for volatility hedging
- Allocation: Hardware 40%, Operations 25%, Incentives 15%, Expansion 10%, Contingency 10%
Treasury Management
- Multi-signature wallet for major decisions
- Automated monthly distributions
- Community proposal system
- Nostr-anchored treasury records
Voting Mechanisms
On-Chain Voting
- Method: Bitcoin via Nostr relay chains
- Quorum: 51% of total stake
- Pass threshold: >=60% affirmative
- Min votes: 1000 participants
Off-Chain Voting
- Method: Mesh-based poll (for operational decisions)
Proposal Types
| Type | Scope | Quorum | Vote Time | |------|------| | Standard | Service parameters | 30% | 7 days | | Important | Node deployment, treasury | 51% | 14 days | | Core | Protocol changes, >EUR 100K | 60% | 30 days |
Financial Flow
Income
- Node validation fees
- Service mesh usage fees
- Merchant transaction fees (0.1%)
- Tourist mesh passes
- External grants
Expenditure
- Hardware procurement (40%)
- Operations & maintenance (25%)
- Community incentives (15%)
- Expansion fund (10%)
- Contingency (10%)
Dispute Resolution
Three Levels
- Mediation (Mesh Council) - 7 days, free
- Arbitration (DAO Council) - 14 days, 10 NFTZ fee
- On-chain Arbitration - 30 days, final binding
Evolution Path
| Phase | Model | Budget | |-------|--| | Phase 1 | Council-led | EUR 500K | | Phase 2 | DAO transition | EUR 2M | | Phase 3 | Full DAO | Nostr-relay anchored Bitcoin | EUR 10M | | Phase 4 | Autonomous | EUR 25M+ |
Key Points
- Identity: Nostr-registered identities for all residents and services
- Credentials: Peer-verified, relay-anchored credentials via NIP-xx standards
- Records: All governance records relayed via Nostr relays on Bitcoin mesh
- Token: NFTZ token minting and burns on Bitcoin
- Treasury: Full Bitcoin treasury operational with Nostr event anchoring