Respect Game Implementation

The reintroduction of the Respect Game serves as the cornerstone of Eden Fractal Epoch 2, creating both the mechanism for contribution recognition and the foundation for our governance structure. Implementing the Respect Game requires careful selection of a game prompt that aligns with our mission while providing clear direction for community contributions—potentially focusing on "integrating respect games and fractal governance throughout society." The implementation will include technical configuration of the Respect.Games app and Fractalgram for Eden Fractal, establishing regular play during biweekly events, and creating clear documentation of the process for participants. This element is essential for building the new respect distribution that will power governance in Epoch 2.

Important Note

Note: This document is in a very early draft state and may contain many errors. It will be reviewed and updated soon.

Respect Game Implementation: Cornerstone of Fractal Governance

Introduction: The Heart of Fractal Coordination

The Respect Game stands at the center of Eden Fractal's approach to community governance, transforming abstract coordination principles into tangible social experiences that build reputation, foster collaboration, and create foundations for democratic decision-making. As we transition to Epoch 2, the reimplementation of the Respect Game represents not merely a return to a familiar practice but a strategic evolution in how we recognize contributions and establish governance legitimacy.

After approximately 75 weeks of consistent play during the first phase of Epoch 1, followed by a period of strategic reflection and ecosystem development, Eden Fractal is now poised to reintroduce the Respect Game with enhanced clarity of purpose and more sophisticated technical infrastructure. This implementation will serve as the cornerstone upon which other governance elements build, creating the new respect distribution that will power our community's evolution.

This article explores the multifaceted considerations surrounding Respect Game implementation, from prompt selection to technical configuration, providing a comprehensive understanding of this essential element of Eden Fractal Epoch 2.

Table of Contents

• Respect Game Implementation
• Important Note
• Respect Game Implementation: Cornerstone of Fractal Governance
• Introduction: The Heart of Fractal Coordination
• What is the Respect Game?
• Historical Context: Evolution of the Respect Game
• Why Respect Game Implementation is Essential for Epoch 2
• Game Prompt Considerations: Directing Our Collective Focus
• "Growing the Fractal Ecosystem"
• Mission-Aligned Prompt
• Product-Focused Prompt
• General Coordination Prompt
• Mission Statement Evolution Considerations
• Technical Implementation Considerations
• Application Configuration
• Respect Token Configuration
• Integration with ORDAO
• Documentation and Guides
• Implementation Timeline and Process
• Pre-Launch Phase (Current through May 22, 2024)
• Transition Event (May 22, 2024 - Event #120)
• Epoch 2 Launch (June 5, 2024 - Event #121)
• Ongoing Implementation (June 2024 onward)
• Key Questions and Considerations
• Administrative Structure
• Promotion and Community Growth
• Integration with Other Elements
• Evaluation and Adaptation
• Dan's Perspective
• Conclusion: Foundation for Fractal Governance

What is the Respect Game?

The Respect Game is an innovative social coordination mechanism that transforms how communities recognize contributions and build reputation-based governance. At its core, the game follows a simple yet powerful structure:

Basic Gameplay Structure:

• Participants gather in small groups (typically 3-6 people)
• Each person shares their contributions to the community's mission
• The group collaboratively evaluates these contributions
• Through dialogue, the group reaches consensus on rankings
• Rankings are recorded on-chain, and participants earn Respect tokens accordingly

Respect Distribution:

• Respect tokens are awarded following a Fibonacci-like sequence
• First place (Level 6) receives 55 Respect
• Second place (Level 5) receives 34 Respect
• Third place (Level 4) receives 21 Respect
• Fourth place (Level 3) receives 13 Respect
• Fifth place (Level 2) receives 8 Respect
• Sixth place (Level 1) receives 5 Respect

The beauty of this system lies in its combination of human-scale evaluation with scalable governance infrastructure. By breaking large-scale coordination into small group interactions, the Respect Game enables genuine contribution assessment while creating reputation metrics that can power sophisticated governance mechanisms.

The game creates multiple forms of value:

• Recognition: Contributors receive acknowledgment for their work
• Reputation: On-chain respect accumulation creates verifiable reputation
• Relationships: Regular interaction builds community bonds
• Resource Allocation: Respect-weighted governance enables resource distribution
• Recorded Contributions: Creates transparent history of community development

This elegant system has been refined through years of implementation across multiple communities, with Eden Fractal playing a central role in its development and evolution.

Historical Context: Evolution of the Respect Game

Understanding the Respect Game's evolution provides important context for its reimplementation in Epoch 2:

Origins in Fractal Democracy: The conceptual foundations of the Respect Game emerged from Daniel Larimer's work on fractal democracy, particularly through his book "More Equal Animals: The Subtle Art of True Democracy." These ideas were further developed in the ƒractally whitepaper, which outlined mechanisms for sustainable public goods funding through collaborative evaluation.

Genesis Fractal Experimentation: The concepts were first implemented at scale through Genesis Fractal, which ran for 30 weeks with an average of 32 participants per session. This intensive period of experimentation established core patterns that continue to inform implementation.

Eden Fractal Development: When Eden Fractal launched in June 2022, it adopted these evaluation mechanisms, further refining them through consistent practice. For approximately 75 weeks, Eden Fractal played what would become known as the Respect Game, creating a substantial respect distribution among approximately 80 community members.

Technical Infrastructure Development: Throughout this period, developers created increasingly sophisticated tools to support the game. Notably, Tadas developed Fractalgram around week 20 of Eden Fractal, making participation more accessible through integration with Telegram.

Ecosystem Expansion: As the ecosystem grew, the game spread to other communities. Optimism Fractal launched in October 2023, implementing the Respect Game with the specific prompt "What did you do this week to help Optimism?" This community has now held over 43 events, demonstrating the game's adaptability to different contexts.

Strategic Reflection: During the latter part of Epoch 1, Eden Fractal shifted focus from active gameplay to strategic planning and ecosystem development. This period of reflection has been essential for crystallizing our understanding of the game's potential and how to implement it more effectively in Epoch 2.

This rich history informs our approach to reimplementation, allowing us to build on proven patterns while incorporating new insights and technical capabilities.

Why Respect Game Implementation is Essential for Epoch 2

The reimplementation of the Respect Game serves as a foundational element of Eden Fractal Epoch 2 for several interconnected reasons:

Governance Foundation: The Respect Game creates the reputation metrics that power our governance systems. Without active gameplay generating a new respect distribution, other governance elements such as the legislative consensus process cannot function effectively. The game creates the democratic foundation upon which other coordination mechanisms build.

Strategic Direction: The game prompt effectively serves as our community's compass, directing collective attention and energy toward specific outcomes. By carefully selecting our prompt, we establish what contributions we value and what direction we're moving in together. This strategic alignment is essential for coordinated progress toward our mission.

Community Engagement: Regular Respect Game sessions create consistent touchpoints for community interaction, fostering relationships and maintaining engagement. These structured interactions help build the social fabric necessary for effective collaboration, particularly in a distributed online community.

Measurable Progress: The game creates tangible metrics for tracking contributions to our mission, allowing us to measure progress and identify areas needing attention. This visibility helps maintain accountability while highlighting valuable work that might otherwise go unrecognized.

Practical Demonstration: By implementing the Respect Game internally, Eden Fractal demonstrates the practical value of the processes we advocate. This "practicing what we preach" approach provides both credibility and valuable learning opportunities that inform our broader mission.

Bootstrap Mechanism: During the early phases of Epoch 2, the Respect Game serves as a bootstrap mechanism for other governance processes. By beginning to play immediately while gradually introducing more sophisticated governance elements, we create a natural evolution of our coordination capabilities.

The Respect Game is not merely one component among many but the generative foundation from which other elements emerge. Its successful implementation is therefore essential for the coherence and effectiveness of Eden Fractal Epoch 2.

Game Prompt Considerations: Directing Our Collective Focus

The selection of our Respect Game prompt requires careful consideration, as it fundamentally shapes how participants conceptualize and articulate their contributions. This prompt effectively serves as our community's compass, directing collective attention and energy toward specific outcomes.

Our discussions have surfaced several potential approaches, each with distinct implications for how we define valuable contributions and who might be drawn to participate:

"Growing the Fractal Ecosystem"

This formulation offers simplicity and directness, making it accessible to both experienced participants and newcomers. The question would be: "What did you do to grow the fractal ecosystem over the past two weeks?"

Benefits:

• Targeted Focus: Clearly directs energy toward developing our core domain
• Ecosystem Emphasis: Acknowledges the broader network of communities and tools beyond Eden Fractal itself
• Flexibility: Encompasses diverse activities from technical development to community building
• Growth Orientation: Emphasizes expansion and development rather than maintenance

Considerations:

• As Tadas noted in our April 1st conversation, this terminology might lack immediate clarity for those unfamiliar with fractal concepts
• May limit participation to those already familiar with or interested in fractal-specific development
• Could potentially exclude valuable contributions that benefit coordination more broadly

Mission-Aligned Prompt

Alternatively, we could directly reference our mission statement in the prompt, asking: "What did you do to implement fractal decision-making processes throughout society via collaborative research, development, education, gamification, or community engagement?"

Benefits:

• Direct Alignment: Creates explicit connection between individual contributions and our collective purpose
• Comprehensive Scope: Encompasses the full range of activities that advance our mission
• Definitional Clarity: Leverages the detailed articulation we've already developed in our mission

Considerations:

• More complex phrasing may be less accessible, particularly to newcomers
• Depends on existing mission statement, which itself may evolve (as discussed below)
• May feel overly formal for regular gameplay interactions

Product-Focused Prompt

Given the centrality of the Respect Game to our work, we might consider: "What did you do to integrate Respect Games and fractal governance throughout society via collaborative research, development, education, gamification, or community engagement?

Benefits:

• Product Emphasis: Highlights our core offering and focus area
• Impact Orientation: Directs attention to actual benefits for people
• Broader Accessibility: More immediately comprehensible to those new to our ecosystem
• Practical Focus: Emphasizes tangible outcomes rather than abstract concepts

Considerations:

• Narrower focus on specific tools rather than broader mission
• Potentially overlaps with but doesn't fully align with current mission statement
• May not capture all valuable contributions to ecosystem development

General Coordination Prompt

A more general formulation could be: "What did you do to advance coordination, governance, and public goods?"

Benefits:

• Broader Accessibility: Immediately comprehensible to wider audience
• Larger Potential Community: Could attract participants with diverse interests
• Alignment with Adjacent Communities: Creates natural bridges to related ecosystems
• Flexibility: Encompasses wide range of valuable contributions

Considerations:

• Less specific focus on fractal processes and respect game
• May dilute emphasis on our core mission and offerings
• Could potentially overlap with Optimism Fractal's focus

Mission Statement Evolution Considerations

Concurrent with prompt selection, we may wish to consider refinements to our mission statement itself. Our current mission—"Implementing fractal decision-making processes throughout society via collaborative research, development, education, gamification, and community engagement"—has served us well, but could potentially benefit from adjustments:

Terminology Refinements:

• "Integrate" rather than "implement" could suggest deeper ingrainment and ongoing synergy rather than one-time implementation
• "Respect games and fractal governance" might be more specific and product-focused than the broader "fractal decision-making processes"

Product Emphasis:

• Explicitly highlighting the Respect Game would emphasize our core product
• Creating stronger alignment between mission and what we actually offer

Accessibility Balance:

• Ensuring language remains accessible to newcomers while maintaining technical precision
• Finding terms that communicate clearly without sacrificing depth

After considerable reflection, I believe the most effective approach for Epoch 2 would be a product-focused prompt that emphasizes the Respect Game while maintaining connection to our broader mission: "What did you do to integrate respect games and fractal governance throughout society via collaborative research, development, education, gamification, or community engagement?"

This formulation:

• Focuses specifically on our core products (respect games and fractal governance)
• Uses "integrate" to suggest deeper embedding rather than simply implementing
• Maintains the comprehensive scope of our existing mission
• Creates clear alignment between prompt and mission

While this approach may initially attract a smaller community than a more general prompt, it ensures that participants are specifically interested in advancing respect games and fractal governance—the core focus we need to maximize our impact.

Technical Implementation Considerations

Implementing the Respect Game for Epoch 2 involves several technical components and considerations:

Application Configuration

Two primary applications support Respect Game implementation in Eden Fractal:

ORDAO:

• ORDAO Deployment

Fractalgram:

• Fractalgram Configuration
• Both Telegram client and web application versions available
• Facilitates real-time event participation
• Needs configuration for Eden Fractal with ORDAO integration
• May require updates to both versions for optimal functionality
• Requires configuration of an Eden Fractal organization
• Enables management of respect scores and distributions
• Administrative access needs clarification (current limitations, potential Hats Protocol integration)

The configuration of these applications needs to be completed before the first Epoch 2 event (Event #121) to enable immediate gameplay upon launch.

Respect Token Configuration

The implementation involves consideration of respect token parameters:

Token Contract:

• Deployed on Base network
• Configured as soulbound ERC-1155 tokens
• Enables commemorative artwork for each distribution
• Needs proper integration with governance mechanisms

Distribution Parameters:

• Fibonacci-like sequence (55, 34, 21, 13, 8, 5)
• Implementation of proper validation for breakout group results
• Configuration of appropriate timeframes for submission

Integration with ORDAO

The Respect Game implementation must be properly integrated with ORDAO:

Validation Connection:

• ORDAO council members need ability to validate breakout group results
• Technical pathway for this validation must be established
• Proper permissions need configuration

Result Submission:

• Clear process for submitting consensus results on-chain
• Accessible interface for non-technical participants
• Appropriate time windows for submission

Documentation and Guides

Supporting materials are necessary for smooth implementation:

Participant Guides:

• Clear explanations of gameplay process
• Instructions for using technical tools
• Guidelines for contribution sharing

Moderator Resources:

• Facilitation guidance for breakout room hosts
• Troubleshooting information for technical issues
• Process management tools

Educational Materials:

• Background information on the Respect Game
• Explanations of governance connections
• Context for new participants

These technical elements require coordination between developers (particularly regarding application configuration) and community facilitators (regarding guides and educational materials).

Implementation Timeline and Process

The implementation of the Respect Game follows a specific timeline with several key milestones:

Pre-Launch Phase (Current through May 22, 2024)

During this period, technical preparation and planning will occur:

• Application Configuration: Working with developers to configure Respect.Games and Fractalgram for Eden Fractal
• ORDAO Integration: Ensuring proper connection between gameplay and governance infrastructure
• Game Prompt Discussion: Continuing community dialogue about optimal prompt formulation
• Documentation Development: Creating updated guides and educational materials

Transition Event (May 22, 2024 - Event #120)

The final Epoch 1 event will include:

• Game Prompt Decision: Finalizing the Respect Game prompt for Epoch 2
• Process Explanation: Ensuring community understanding of how gameplay will function
• Technical Review: Confirming readiness of applications and infrastructure
• Community Preparation: Setting expectations for Epoch 2 launch

Epoch 2 Launch (June 5, 2024 - Event #121)

The official beginning of Epoch 2 will feature:

• First Gameplay Session: Beginning active Respect Game play with the selected prompt
• On-Chain Submission: Recording first Epoch 2 respect distribution
• Feedback Collection: Gathering initial impressions and identifying any issues
• Participant Onboarding: Helping new community members understand the process

Ongoing Implementation (June 2024 onward)

Throughout Epoch 2, the implementation will continue to evolve:

• Regular Gameplay: Biweekly Respect Game sessions during Eden Fractal events
• Distribution Building: Progressive development of the new respect distribution
• Process Refinement: Adjustments based on community feedback and experience
• Governance Integration: Increasing connection with other governance elements as they develop

This implementation timeline acknowledges several key dependencies:

• ORDAO Deployment: The Respect Game implementation depends on successful ORDAO deployment on Base
• Application Readiness: Proper configuration of Respect.Games and Fractalgram applications
• Administrative Access: Clarity on administrative structures and permissions
• Community Consensus: Agreement on game prompt and process details

Key Questions and Considerations

Several important questions and considerations surround the Respect Game implementation:

Administrative Structure

The management of Respect Game applications raises important questions:

• Current Administration: How is administrative access currently structured?
• Hats Protocol Integration: Is integration with Hats Protocol planned for administrative access?
• Decentralization Path: How will administrative functions transition toward greater community control?

Tadas has shared insights on potential administrative approaches, but further clarification may be beneficial for long-term planning.

Promotion and Community Growth

The implementation raises strategic questions about community development:

• Target Audience: Who are we primarily aiming to attract to participate?
• Marketing Approach: How does our game prompt affect our marketing strategy?
• Growth Expectations: What participation levels are realistic for initial gameplay?

These considerations affect how we communicate about the Respect Game and what expectations we set for community development.

Integration with Other Elements

The relationship between the Respect Game and other Epoch 2 elements requires careful consideration:

• Eden Town Hall Connection: How will gameplay insights feed into Town Hall discussions?
• Legislative Process Development: How will the evolving respect distribution connect to our legislative process?
• Capital Allocation Framework: How will Respect Game participation influence resource allocation?

Clarity on these relationships helps create a coherent overall governance system rather than isolated components.

Evaluation and Adaptation

Our approach to assessing and refining the implementation needs consideration:

• Success Metrics: How will we measure the effectiveness of our implementation?
• Feedback Mechanisms: What processes will we use to gather community input?
• Adaptation Process: How will we make adjustments if needed?

These considerations help ensure our implementation can evolve based on practical experience rather than remaining static.

Dan's Perspective

From my perspective as Dan Singjoy, the reimplementation of the Respect Game represents both a return to our roots and a significant evolution in our approach. I've spent countless hours over the past year reflecting on how we can optimize this implementation to advance our mission most effectively.

After careful consideration, I believe that focusing our prompt specifically on respect games and fractal governance—rather than more general coordination concepts—best positions us for impact. While this may initially attract a smaller community than a broader focus, it ensures that participants are specifically interested in advancing our core mission and products.

I’m leaning towards proposing the following:

1. We update our mission to "Integrate Respect Games and fractal governance throughout society via collaborative research, development, education, gamification, or community engagement.”
2. Update our game prompt to “What did you do to achieve Eden Fractal’s Mission?” or “What did you to to integrate Respect Games and fractal governance throughout society via collaborative research, development, education, gamification, or community engagement”?

I see tremendous potential in using the Respect Game as not just a contribution measurement tool but as the generative foundation for our entire governance system. By beginning gameplay immediately upon Epoch 2 launch while gradually introducing more sophisticated elements, we create a natural evolution of our coordination capabilities.

The integration with ORDAO and potential experimental fund distribution (initially with $1,000 that I plan to contribute) creates opportunities to demonstrate how fractal governance enables effective capital allocation while creating paths for ecosystem growth. This practical demonstration can potentially attract additional resources to the ecosystem as we prove the effectiveness of our approach.

I believe the combination of clear strategic focus, improved technical infrastructure, and accumulated community wisdom positions us for a highly effective Respect Game implementation in Epoch 2. This cornerstone element will enable Eden Fractal to fulfill its mission with greater effectiveness and reach than ever before.

Conclusion: Foundation for Fractal Governance

The implementation of the Respect Game in Eden Fractal Epoch 2 represents far more than simply restarting a familiar practice. It establishes the foundation upon which our entire governance system builds, creating the reputation metrics that power democratic coordination while directing our collective energy toward strategic outcomes.

By carefully considering our game prompt, technical implementation, and integration with other governance elements, we create a coherent system that can demonstrate the practical value of fractal decision-making processes. This implementation applies everything we've learned during Epoch 1 while establishing more sophisticated approaches for our next phase of development.

As we proceed with implementation, ongoing community dialogue will help refine our approach and address open questions. The collective wisdom developed through our years of experimentation provides strong foundations for navigating challenges and discovering new possibilities.

The Respect Game implementation marks a significant milestone in Eden Fractal's evolution—transitioning from exploratory experimentation to deliberate implementation of fractal governance at scale. This foundation creates the conditions for expanding the impact of respect games and fractal governance throughout society, advancing our mission while creating a model that others can adapt and implement.