Overview ONE Local is a blockchain-connected, open-source platform designed to facilitate decentralized community coordination within a bioregional framework. By organizing communities as nested social organisms, ONE Local empowers individuals and organizations to connect, share resources, and self-govern across local chapters and broader bioregions. This approach creates a robust, layered system for resource sharing, governance, and community impact. Core Technical Features

1. Bioregional and Nested Social Organism Structure
ONE Local organizes communities into bioregional chapters, allowing local groups to collaborate and coordinate resources within their immediate area and across broader regions. This nested structure supports diverse interactions, from local exchanges to bioregional initiatives, fostering both autonomy and connectivity.
   • Implementation: Each chapter functions as a semi-autonomous entity within the larger bioregional framework, facilitating collaboration, resource sharing, and self-governance. A robust API layer enables seamless discovery and interaction within and across these bioregional layers, connecting resources, events, and skills.
2. Decentralized Identity (DID) and Portable Reputation Scoring
ONE Local provides decentralized identity (DID) integration to enable secure, self-sovereign user identities, and a reputation model that tracks and verifies contributions within and across chapters. This system allows users to build reputations that travel with them, increasing trust and participation within the nested social ecosystem.
   • Implementation: Reputation scoring leverages DID and blockchain connections for verifiable user history, enhancing transparency and accountability without centralizing data. Portable reputation scores reflect each user’s standing in their local chapter and broader bioregions, influencing governance roles and access permissions.
3. Community Governance Through DAO Models
ONE Local uses a flexible DAO-based governance system, allowing each chapter to self-organize and govern based on local needs. Nested governance structures support collective decision-making both within chapters and across bioregional networks, strengthening the autonomy of each group while aligning with shared goals.
   • Implementation: DAOs in ONE Local are modular, adapting to the specific needs of each chapter or bioregion. Governance mechanisms—such as proposal voting, consensus models, and reputation-weighted voting—allow communities to manage resources and direct platform development transparently.
4. Resource and Event Coordination Protocols
ONE Local’s resource-sharing system allows users to coordinate and distribute skills, resources, and event participation across nested bioregional chapters. This decentralized infrastructure supports diverse exchange models, allowing communities to build resilient local economies that scale naturally.
   • Implementation: Smart contracts validate and record resource exchanges, event participation, and contributions, ensuring trust across nested chapters. The API framework enables multi-level resource visibility, allowing users to view offerings from their chapter or broader bioregion as needed.
5. Cross-Platform Integration and Decentralized Data Layer
Designed for interoperability, ONE Local includes a cross-platform API that facilitates coordination with other Web3 tools and dApps. This decentralized data layer ensures efficient collaboration between regions, allowing communities to integrate and share data securely and transparently.
   • Implementation: JSON-RPC and RESTful APIs connect ONE Local with blockchain-backed data layers, providing streamlined, scalable inter-platform integrations. This connectivity enables transparent data management, cross-chapter interoperability, and efficient collaboration between bioregional ecosystems. Technical Roadmap
6. Q4 2024: Deploy bioregional structures and chapter-based governance for effective local and regional coordination.
7. Q1 2025: Launch decentralized identity (DID) and reputation scoring for portable, secure user identities across nested communities.
8. Q2 2025: Expand resource-sharing protocols to enhance cross-chapter collaboration and transparent governance.
9. Q3 2025: Finalize cross-platform API to increase interoperability and data-sharing capabilities across bioregional chapters. Ethical Standards and Open-Source Commitment ONE Local adheres to open-source principles, with all code published under the MIT license. By supporting decentralized identity, user-owned data, and transparent governance, ONE Local empowers communities to manage their resources ethically and autonomously. With Gitcoin’s support, we aim to expand the platform’s blockchain-connected features, creating resilient, decentralized communities that foster sustainable resource sharing and governance across bioregions.