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Fair Compensation for Open Source

CoopyrightCode aims to change this by offering fair compensation to all contributors — developers, designers, documentation writers, and others — based on the actual impact of their contributions in commercial products.

At the crossroads of open source licensing and blockchain technology, this license introduces an innovative framework that combines transparency, traceability, and legal flexibility. Through a system of smart contracts, each contribution—whether it's a line of code, a creative design, or technical documentation—is immutably recorded, ensuring automated compensation based on predefined rules. This is done via a token-based economy where contributors are rewarded proportionally to the value of their contributions.

#1 Key Components of CoopyrightCode

  1. The CoopyrightCode License

    • An open source license with specific clauses that enable the compensation of contributors.
    • Clear definition of the rights of use, modification, and distribution of software under this license.

  2. Blockchain and Smart Contracts

    • A dedicated blockchain records all contributions, ensuring transparency and immutability.
    • Smart contracts automate the compensation process, using algorithms to evaluate the value of each contribution based on criteria like quality, impact, and adoption.

  3. Decentralized Validation Mechanism

    • A network of validators, selected based on reputation and expertise, evaluate and validate submitted contributions.
    • A consensus voting mechanism among the validators determines whether contributions are accepted before being recorded on the blockchain.

  4. Token-Based Compensation

    • A token economy rewards contributors with tokens, distributed in proportion to the value of their contributions.
    • Inflation management mechanisms maintain the long-term value of the tokens, ensuring sustainable growth of the ecosystem.

#2 The Role of Alien6

This project is sponsored by Alien6 and developed as part of their R&D program. Consequently, the development of the CoopyrightCode License adheres to specific research and development constraints, including the protection of intellectual property and alignment with Alien6's broader innovation strategies. These constraints ensure that, while the project champions open source values, it remains fully compatible with commercial applications and corporate compliance requirements.

#3 Work in Progress

The CoopyrightCode License is currently a work in progress, with ongoing development and refinement. For those interested in the core principles and features, we invite you to explore the Light version of the license. This version provides a simplified yet functional framework suitable for many open source projects while maintaining the essential values of transparency and fair compensation for contributors.