# Workshop #1

In this workshop we will talk about what the DF reputation system could look like in 2 years' time.

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**Meeting Hosts:**&#x20;

Dominik Tilman (Trustlevel) & Felix Weber (SWARM)

**Meeting Participants:**

Guilermo (RC)

Jan Horlings (SingularityNET Foundation)

Juana Attieh (Photrek)

Kenric Nelson (Photrek)

Rojo Kaboti (SNET Ambassador, RC, DF)

## Overview:

The meeting focused on the diverse roles and processes within the DeepFunding (DF) ecosystem. \\

Timestamps

00:00 - Opening Remarks: Introducing the DeepFunding Reputation System's Vision \
06:30 - Roles in DF Ecosystem: Proposers, Builders, Reviewers, Voters, and Ambassadors \
13:00 - Governance Insights: Modular Architecture, Decentralized Control, and Positive Dissent \
19:30 - Community Dynamics: Engagement, Treasury Management, and DF Circles' Role \
26:00 - Addressing Technical Challenges: Wallet Splitting, IDT Proposal, and DID/SSI Frameworks 32:30 - Enhancing Reputation through Community Contributions and Governance Mechanisms \
39:00 - Exploring Interoperability and Cross-Ecosystem Application of Reputation Concepts \
45:30 - Debating Decentralization: Strategies for Effective Governance and Community Building \
52:00 - Overcoming Obstacles: Centralized Data Storage Risks and Ensuring Community Health \
58:30 - Quadratic Voting and Conviction Voting: Theories, Applications, and Community Education 1:05:00 - Treasury and Resource Management: Optimizing Fund Distribution and Platform Usage 1:11:30 - Future of Reputation Systems: Innovations, Potential Collaborations, and Implementation Challenges \
1:18:00 - Community Q\&A: Addressing Key Concerns and Clarifications on Reputation System \
1:24:30 - Workshop Synthesis: Recap of Discussions, Insights, and Forward Path \
1:31:00 - Concluding Thoughts: Next Steps, Upcoming Workshops, and Closing Remarks

### Key Highlights:

#### Roles and Contributions in DF Ecosystem:

* Emphasis on the importance of roles like Proposer/Builder, Reviewer, Voter, Contributor, and Ambassadors.
* Discussion on visibility, proposal creation, peer reviews, and wallet data relevance as well as governance mechanisms, DF Circles, and the significance of wallet age.
* The necessity of recognizing various types of contributions and viewing reputation as a valuable currency.
* The ecosystem's role in nurturing talent for DF operations and the emphasis on collective actions

#### Architectural and Governance Insights:

* Exploration of a modular-based architecture and decentralized controlled reputation.
* Discussion on the effectiveness of positive dissent mechanisms.
* Potential applicability of these concepts to other ecosystems and protocols.
* Importance of subgroups and fostering connections across different roles/groups.
* Treasury management.

#### Community and Treasury Management:

* Strategies for the best use of the treasury in a community setting.
* High confidence in fund distributions, community operations, and program integrity.
* The role of DF Circles in promoting the growth of a decentralized platform.
* Ideas for building a community of builders, skill matching, and enhancing platform usage.
* Reputation as a key measure of community contribution and the importance of a healthy community environment.
* Risks associated with centralized data storage and potential vulnerabilities.

#### Technical Developments and Challenges:

* Approaches to mitigate wallet splitting, including KYC, social graph, and meaningful integrations.
* Discussion on the IDT Proposal for DFR4 XD, wallet metrics, and DID/SSI frameworks.
* Progress on moving the contribution Proof of Concept (PoC) to the DF Platform.
* Deliberations on quadratic systems, implementing strength of conviction, and community education on its relevance.
