Welcome to Mediolano, a decentralized protocol for creators and communities. These guidelines are designed to foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all participants.

1. Introduction

Mediolano is not a product—it’s infrastructure for humanity:

  • Free to use, fork, and build on.
  • Open-source and auditable.
  • Designed for global accessibility.
  • Committed to ethical innovation and decentralization.

2. Purpose & Ethos

Mediolano is more than a protocol—it’s a movement to empower creators through decentralized intellectual property. These guidelines are designed to:

  • Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
  • Encourage open-source innovation and DAO participation.
  • Protect the integrity of creative works and governance processes.
  • Align community behavior with the values of sovereignty, transparency, and equity.

3. Core Principles

We uphold the following foundational values:

  • Creator Sovereignty: Every contributor retains full control over their work and identity
  • Decentralized Integrity: Actions are made transparently, without centralized gatekeepers.
  • Open Collaboration: Contributions are welcomed from all skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Respectful Dialogue: Disagreement is welcome; disrespect is not.
  • Public Good Orientation: Mediolano is a protocol for collective benefit, not private gain.

4. Code of Conduct

All participants agree to:

  • Engage with empathy, professionalism, and integrity
  • Avoid harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory behavior.
  • Refrain from spamming, trolling, or disruptive conduct.
  • Respect licensing terms and intellectual property rights.
  • Use pseudonymous identities responsibly and ethically.
  • Violations may result in moderation actions or DAO-led proposals for restriction.

5. Contributor Journey

Mediolano welcomes contributions across multiple domains:

Creators

  • Tokenize and license original works

Developers

  • Build smart contracts, dApps, and services

Curators

  • Organize, promote, and contextualize IP assets

Governors

  • Propose and vote on upgrades and policies

Educators

  • Create tutorials, guides, and documentation

Community

  • Host events, moderate forums, and grow the ecosystem

Researchers

  • Analyze trends, metrics, and impact of the protocol

Business

  • Services, partnerships, integrations, and monetization opportunities

6. Contributor Standards

To maintain quality and trust:

  • Follow Mediolano’s documentation and licensing protocols.
  • Submit code with clear commit history and comments.
  • Attribute third-party assets and respect open-source licenses.
  • Engage in governance with thoughtful proposals and votes.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest when relevant to DAO decisions.

7. Communication Channels

We encourage open dialogue across platforms:

  • Discord / Telegram: Real-time support and discussion.
  • GitHub: For code contributions, issue tracking.
  • Social Media: Amplify updates and creator stories.
  • Email: For formal communications and inquiries.

8. Recognition & Incentives

Contributors may be rewarded through:

  • DAO grants and bounties.
  • Governance token allocations.
  • Reputation scores or contributor badges.
  • Public acknowledgment in releases and documentation.
  • Token distribution/airdrops.
  • All incentives are subject to DAO approval and transparent reporting.

9. Moderation & Enforcement

While Mediolano is permissionless, community spaces may be moderated to:

  • Remove harmful or illegal content.
  • Enforce these guidelines.
  • Protect the integrity of governance and collaboration.
  • Address spam, trolling, or disruptive behavior.
  • Ensure network protection.
  • Moderation actions may be appealed via DAO proposals.

10. Decentralization

As Mediolano evolves:

  • Governance power will shift increasingly to the community.
  • Contributor roles may expand through subDAOs and working groups.
  • Guidelines will be updated through transparent, on-chain proposals.