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title: AITBC Governance
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# AITBC Governance

Welcome to the AITBC governance hub. This site serves as the central location for all governance-related information, including RFCs, decision records, and community participation guidelines.

## Quick Navigation

- [RFC Process](/rfc-process) - How to propose changes to AITBC
- [Active RFCs](/active-rfcs) - Currently under discussion
- [Accepted RFCs](/accepted-rfcs) - Approved proposals
- [Community Calls](/calls) - Meeting schedule and recordings
- [Governance Framework](/framework) - Roles and responsibilities
- [Decision Log](/decisions) - Historical decisions and rationale

## Latest Updates

### Recent RFCs

| RFC | Title | Status | Date |
|-----|-------|--------|------|
| [RFC-001](/rfcs/001-multi-tenant-architecture) | Multi-tenant Architecture | Accepted | 2024-01-15 |
| [RFC-002](/rfcs/002-ecosystem-certification) | Ecosystem Certification Program | Accepted | 2024-01-15 |

### Upcoming Events

- **Community Call**: 2024-01-22 at 14:00 UTC
- **RFC Review**: 2024-01-24 at 16:00 UTC
- **Governance Meeting**: 2024-01-29 at 15:00 UTC

## How to Participate

### 1. Stay Informed
- Join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/aitbc)
- Subscribe to the [governance mailing list](mailto:governance@aitbc.io)
- Watch the [rfcs repository](https://github.com/aitbc/rfcs)

### 2. Contribute to RFCs
- Review draft RFCs on GitHub
- Comment with technical feedback
- Submit implementation proposals
- Join community discussions

### 3. Join Community Calls
- Weekly technical syncs (Tuesdays 14:00 UTC)
- Bi-weekly governance meetings (alternating Mondays)
- Monthly RFC reviews (last Thursday)

### 4. Vote on Decisions
- Informal voting via GitHub reactions
- Formal governance votes (when applicable)
- Delegate participation if unable to attend

## Governance Structure

### Current Model: Benevolent Dictator
- AITBC Foundation holds final decision authority
- Community input strongly considered
- Transparent decision-making process
- Gradual decentralization planned

### Transition Plan
- Phase 1 (Current): Foundation-led with community input
- Phase 2 (After 100 RFCs): Delegate voting system
- Phase 3 (Future): Full on-chain governance

### Roles and Responsibilities

#### AITBC Foundation
- Maintains core protocol
- Ensures network security
- Facilitates community growth
- Holds veto power (with sunset clause)

#### Core Team
- Technical review of RFCs
- Implementation of accepted proposals
- Network operations
- Security oversight

#### Community Contributors
- RFC proposals and reviews
- Code contributions
- Documentation
- Testing and feedback

#### Delegates
- Represent stakeholder interests
- Vote on governance decisions
- Participate in working groups
- Communicate with constituencies

## Working Groups

### Protocol Working Group
- Core protocol improvements
- Consensus mechanisms
- Cross-chain functionality
- Network parameters

### Ecosystem Working Group
- SDK standards
- Connector specifications
- Certification requirements
- Developer experience

### Governance Working Group
- Process improvements
- Election procedures
- Community guidelines
- Transparency initiatives

### Security Working Group
- Security audits
- Vulnerability disclosure
- Best practices
- Incident response

## Decision Making Process

### Types of Decisions

#### Protocol Changes
- Require RFC process
- Technical review mandatory
- Security assessment required
- Implementation timeline specified

#### Governance Changes
- Require RFC process
- Community consultation required
- 30-day comment period
- Supermajority approval needed

#### Operational Decisions
- Made by Core Team
- Documented in decision log
- Community notification required
- Appeal process available

### Voting Mechanisms

#### Informal Voting
- GitHub reactions on RFC PRs
- Discord polls for minor decisions
- Show of hands in community calls
- Non-binding but influential

#### Formal Voting
- Token-based voting (Phase 2)
- Delegate voting (Phase 2)
- Multi-sig wallet approvals
- On-chain execution

## Transparency and Accountability

### Decision Records
- All decisions documented
- Rationale clearly explained
- Alternatives considered
- Implementation status tracked

### Financial Transparency
- Foundation treasury reports
- Grant program updates
- Expense documentation
- Annual financial statements

### Performance Metrics
- Network statistics
- Developer activity
- Ecosystem growth
- Governance participation

## Get Started

1. **Read the RFC Process** - Understand how to propose changes
2. **Join the Community** - Connect with other contributors
3. **Review Active RFCs** - Participate in current discussions
4. **Attend a Call** - Join the next community meeting
5. **Contribute** - Start with documentation or testing

## Contact

- **Governance**: governance@aitbc.io
- **RFC Process**: rfcs@aitbc.io
- **Security**: security@aitbc.io
- **General**: community@aitbc.io

## Archives

- [Historical Decisions](/archives/decisions)
- [Past Community Calls](/archives/calls)
- [Rejected RFCs](/archives/rejected-rfcs)
- [Governance Evolution](/archives/evolution)

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*This governance site is maintained by the AITBC community. Last updated: 2024-01-15*