diff --git a/collections/legal/definitions_legal.md b/collections/legal/definitions_legal.md index 4fc6b7f..f621f95 100644 --- a/collections/legal/definitions_legal.md +++ b/collections/legal/definitions_legal.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The ThreeFold Foundation (ThreeFold_Dubai) is a participant in the bigger ThreeF We acknowledge and support the many people and organizations around the world who bring crucial support to the growth and adoption of the ThreeFold_Grid. -See [ThreeFold Dubai](threefold:threefold_dubai) +See [ThreeFold Dubai](threefold/threefold_dubai) > Work is ongoing to make the Foundation a global distributed concept with probably more than 1 legal entity. @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ TF TECH NV, a Belgian limited liability company, having its registered office at TF Tech is a software tech company and is a major contributor to the software as used on the TFGrid. -See [TFTech](threefold:threefold_tech0) +See [TFTech](threefold/threefold_tech) ## Non For Profit diff --git a/collections/threefold/accelerator.md b/collections/threefold/accelerator.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f7753a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/accelerator.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +![](img/acci.jpg) + +# Accelerator For Conscious Internet + +Continuation of https://www.incubaid.com/ + + + +!!!def alias:accelerator_for_conscious_internet,acci \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/threefold/img/acci.jpg b/collections/threefold/img/acci.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb3a53f Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/threefold/img/acci.jpg differ diff --git a/collections/threefold/img/threefold_tech.jpg b/collections/threefold/img/threefold_tech.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d4d2f0b Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/threefold/img/threefold_tech.jpg differ diff --git a/collections/threefold/img/threefold_tech_location.jpg b/collections/threefold/img/threefold_tech_location.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8bd7427 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/threefold/img/threefold_tech_location.jpg differ diff --git a/collections/threefold/tfdao.md b/collections/threefold/tfdao.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..60ce638 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/tfdao.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +![](img/dao_whatis_.jpg) + +# ThreeFold DAO + +The ThreeFold DAO allows autonomous operation of the TFChain and TFGrid . + +Amongst others the DAO needs to arrange + +!!!include:utility_token_model + +As well as + +- distribution of TFT grants +- manage code upgrade of TFChain and ZOS +- approval for changes to anything in our ecosystem, by means of GEP e.g. + - changes to tokenomics e.g. changes related to + - farming rewards + - cultivation flows + - pricing of grid capacity + - new features in TFChain + - rewards for sales channels, solution providers (v3.2+) + + +!!!include:dao_more_info + +!!!def alias:tf_dao,tfdao + diff --git a/collections/threefold/threefold.md b/collections/threefold/threefold.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..22c5e13 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/threefold.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +## ThreeFold + +The movement to build a peer-to-peer internet that is better for humanity and better for our planet. Encompasses the ThreeFold Dubai and an ecosystem of individuals and organizations who believe that the world needs this internet and are committed to supporting its growth and expansion. + +Sometimes used to describe this new internet itself. diff --git a/collections/threefold/threefold_ambassador.md b/collections/threefold/threefold_ambassador.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6f5829e --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/threefold_ambassador.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +## ThreeFold Ambassador + +ThreeFold Ambassadors are individuals who dedicate time and their unique skills and experiences to grow the ThreeFold community and awareness for the project. If you'd like to become a ThreeFold Ambassador, please reach out to info@threefold.io and we will happily get you started. + +!!!def alias:threefold_ambassador,ambassador diff --git a/collections/threefold/threefold_cooperative.md b/collections/threefold/threefold_cooperative.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a18837a --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/threefold_cooperative.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +## ThreeFold Cooperative + +Any organization who helps a TF Farmer to become active on the TF Grid. + +A Cooperative can supply any or all of the following services: + +- Selling required hardware kit for the Farming Pool (compute, storage, networking) to the TF Farmer (and logistics around it). +- Installing & testing the TF Operating System on the chosen hardware. +- Burn in testing of the chosen hardware: make sure the hardware is reliable and works following expectations. +- Configuration & Installation of the ThreeFold Farming Pool. +- Registration & Initialization of the ThreeFold Farming Pool. +- Delivering & Executing of hardware Warranty as specified on contract. +- Creation and Delivery of the ThreeFold Mobile App for the TF Farmer (allow people worldwide to order capacity using TFTs for the Farming Pool. +- Software support for the Farming Pool +- Training of the TF Farmer about TF Concepts + - How to use the TF Wallet + - How to safely store the TFTs + - How to go from TFTs to fiat currency like USD/EUR (and visa versa) + - How to register pricing info on the TF Grid + - How to integrate a fiat currency payment gateway into existing e-commerce website for the sales of TFTs or TF IT Capacity (e.g. integration with Stripe or other payment mechanism) + - How to consult/register information on the TF Chain +- Hosting Services + - All services related to connectivity to the internet (routing, denial of service, firewalling, ...) + - Rackspace & other data center services + - Monitoring of the infrastructure (hardware and software). +- For Managed Capacity a Cooperative or TF Farmer will have to make an agreement with GIG.Tech to get the required software required to create a Managed Capacity Farming Pool (see below). + +!!!def alias:threefold_cooperative diff --git a/collections/threefold/threefold_dubai.md b/collections/threefold/threefold_dubai.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..789a568 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/threefold_dubai.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +# ThreeFold Dubai + + + +The original team of ThreeFold operated from Dubai and Belgium. We started in 2016. + +## Responsibilities + +- promote ThreeFold Grid and the ThreeFold Token +- work with tf_tech for the creation and maintenance of the technology. +- legal: signing party with all T&C (terms and conditions) with all future farmers +- work with many people and companies around the world to grow the threefold ecosystem +- look for partners who are willing to grow the threefold ecosystem + +## NEW 2023 + +ThreeFold Dubai = ThreeFold DMCC and will launch a commercial business on top of the TFGrid. + +See more info in [this google doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Ieu1D00vZdVNP9nQESk4WMszAM5vqi8XoWzSBy3xPU/edit) + +## Some memories from 2015+ + +At one point in time we had our office on the 74th floor of a building close to the Dubai International Airport. It was a cool spot with a great view, but we also realized the importance of being located closer to the ground. We only stayed there for just a little more than 1 year. + +![](img/view_dubai.jpg) +![](img/dubai_office1.jpg) + +Our main office was and still is in Al Jadaf which is, interestingly enough, a boat shipyard. This is where a lot of the ideas and work has been done to make ThreeFold possible. + +![](img/al_jadaf.jpg) +![](img/aljadaf2.jpg) + +The tower on the left in the photo above is where our office was. The place behind (to the right) is called Al Jadaf. We decided to do something different compared to most. No office in a fancy office building. Instead we have our office next to the water in a very old shipyard. Very unique, and it much more cost effective as well. (-: + +Still today there are more than 100 servers located there in our testlab, and the ThreeFold Dubai was run from there. + +## Structure: Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 + +- ThreeFold Dubai is our operational HQ from where all Foundation activities are coordinated. +- ThreeFold Dubai was mainly funded from TFTech (during 2019-2022), this will now change in 2023 +- ThreeFold Dubai sometimes uses ThreeFold Labs IT which is a Dubai onshore company for when we need onshore activities like visa's for our people, workpermits, invoicing, ... ThreeFold Labs IT is just a services company to deal with some of these practical elements. + +Adnan Fatayerji is the managing director and shareholder, in the future the shares of ThreeFold Dubai will be 100% owned by The OurWorld Venture Creator + +## Official License + +Please see below the ThreeFold DMCC license: + +![](img/threefold_dmcc_license_certificate.jpg) + + +!!!def alias:threefold_fzc,tf_fzc,threefold_dubai,tf_dubai + diff --git a/collections/threefold/threefold_tech.md b/collections/threefold/threefold_tech.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d970e6b --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/threefold_tech.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +# ThreeFold Tech + +![](img/threefold_tech.jpg) + +Company developing & promoting software for self-healing, self-driving cloud & blockchain workloads. Has developed most of the software as used in the ThreeFold_Grid. + +- TFTech is working together with industry partners to sell its software + - Major partners: HPE, Solidaridad, Kleos (learn more on [threefold.io/partners](https://threefold.io/partners) +- Income - License and OEM agreements involving the TFTech technology: - License fees can be in the form of a revenue share on commercial products being developed on top of the TF platform. - With respect to the TF Grid, a fee of 10% of revenue generated is charged + for as a license fee for certified edge Internet Capacity registered on the TF Grid + network +- Investors to this point: + - Self-funded by founders & current funding round + +see https://threefold.tech/ + +We believe that doing good for the world and growing a successful software company can go hand in hand. + +ThreeFold Tech is a Belgium-based for-profit software company that believes that doing good for the world and building a successful company can go hand-in-hand. They are responsible for the technology behind the ThreeFold_Grid. + +ThreeFold Tech business wise focusses on + +- [X] sell licenses to companies and/or governments to deploy private versions of our cloud technology. +- [X] create an antidote for the Cyberpandemic, help customers to protect themselves against this huge threat. + +The company is 80% engineering centric today. + +> TFTech has no links to tokens, at this point (March 2021) does not own any of them either. All Token & TFGrid activities are coordinate from ThreeFold Dubai. + + +## location + +![](img/threefold_tech_location.jpg) + + +!!!def alias:threefold_tech,tf_tech diff --git a/collections/threefold/threefold_token.md b/collections/threefold/threefold_token.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b7c3117 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/threefold_token.md @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +!!!include:token_what + + +!!!def alias:TFT,TFToken,Threefold_Token,TFGrid_Token,threefold_token name:TFT diff --git a/collections/threefold/threefold_values.md b/collections/threefold/threefold_values.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9cec6a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/threefold/threefold_values.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +## ThreeFold Values + +ThreeFold is driven by three main values or pillars: + +**Equality** | The Internet should be inclusive to all of humanity. We are building an Internet that is owned by many, can be deployed everywhere, and is accessible to all. Everyone should enjoy a fair return for their provided value. There is no reason for middlemen in a peer-to-peer economy. + +**Autonomy** | The Internet should be responsible and democratized, respectful of individual privacy, neutral, and secure, and provide autonomy to all stakeholders. Everyone should own their own data just like they own their experiences in reality. + +**Sustainability** | We need an Internet that is environmentally conscious, where networks, hardware and software components, as well as processes are optimized around energy-efficiency and carbon neutrality as much as possible. + +!!!def alias:tf_values,tf_value,threefold_value,threefold_values