Please find the cip-0053 open for discussion at the PR https://github.com/global-synchronizer-foundation/cips/pull/42. Full text below.
In order to move to a vote we are requesting a Super Validator Node Operator to endorse the CIP.
Summary
Add AngelHack as a Weight 2.5 SV
AngelHack commits to
Staff a dedicated team to contribute to the Canton OSS repos
Incubate applications for the Canton Network
Drive developer ecosystem through proactive education and hackathons
Support Canton Network through its BD network
Be active in Network governance
Join the GSF as a General Member
Executive Summary
AngelHack proposes to join the Canton Network as a Super Validator Node, leveraging our extensive global network of over 300,000 developers and a proven track record of incubating more than 200 startups and projects.
Our commitment is threefold: first, to drive active contribution to Canton’s open-sourced repository with core engineers; second, to drive network utility by building innovative applications on top of Canton that generate substantial transactional activity; and lastly, to nurture and expand Canton's developer ecosystem by attracting and mentoring the next generation of blockchain engineers.
Overview of AngelHack
AngelHack is a global innovation platform and community builder with a vast network of over 300,000 developers. We have successfully incubated more than 200 startups and projects, fostering innovation and technical excellence in emerging technologies, including blockchain. Our experience in hackathons, accelerator programs, and mentorship initiatives positions us as a natural partner to advance the Canton Network's ecosystem.
Proposed Contributions to the Canton Network
1. Technical and Developer Contributions
Core Engineering Team (Weight 1): AngelHack will deploy a dedicated team of experienced blockchain engineers to actively contribute to Canton’s open sourced repository. On top of that, our core engineers would also work on planning and defining the technical roadmap to facilitate and onboard additional contributors effectively. This dual approach ensures continuous innovation and sustained development activities.
Application Incubator (Weight 0.5): AngelHack will deploy a dedicated team of experienced blockchain engineers to work on developing applications - both references with robust documentation as well as into production - built on the Canton Network. These applications will be designed to educate the broader developer ecosystem, drive high transaction volumes, and ensure robust network activity and transaction fee generation.
Considered Applications include
DAO / Validator Pools / Decentralized governance
Trusted Liveness Services
DEX templates
Peer to Peer Micro loans
Launchpads (kickstarter)
Prediction markets
RWA Trading
2. Strategic Partnerships and Developer Community Growth
Developer Community Growth (Weight 0.5): Leveraging our extensive global network, AngelHack will spearhead initiatives to attract and onboard blockchain developers to the Canton ecosystem. This can be done through targeted hackathons, technical workshops, and mentorship programs. We aim to significantly grow the pool of skilled engineers focused on deploying applications and increasing transactions on Canton.
Strategic Partnerships (Weight 0.5): We plan to facilitate partnerships between established enterprises, financial institutions, regional and global system integrators and promising blockchain startups, using our community and network to drive real-world application deployments on Canton, thereby expanding its reach and utility.
3. Governance and Long-Term Collaboration
Active Governance Participation (Weight 0): As a Super Validator Node, AngelHack will actively engage in Canton Network governance, participating in the Canton Improvement Proposal (CIP) process and helping shape the future of the network. Our commitment includes aligning with the Global Synchronizer Foundation’s principles and contributing to strategic decisions that support network growth.
Sustainable Network Economics (Weight 0): By operating as both a Validator and an active application developer, AngelHack will help sustain the network’s economic model, driving both Validator rewards and Featured Application rewards through consistent and innovative transaction generation.
Proposed Changes
Increase the GSF’s minting weight +2.5 and assign to AngelHack
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