The History of Eden Fractal
Origins & Evolution
Eden Fractal was founded in May 2022 as a pioneering community focused on developing better ways for groups to make decisions. Over 110 educational events and countless collaborations later, we've grown into a vibrant hub for governance innovation, particularly within the Optimism ecosystem.
Our journey has unfolded across several key phases:
Foundation Phase (May 2022 - September 2023)
- Launched bi-weekly educational events exploring fractal governance
- Built initial community of ~40 governance innovators
- Developed and tested early versions of consensus processes
- Created extensive educational content and resources
- Fostered collaborations across multiple blockchain ecosystems
Optimism Integration (October 2023 - Present)
- Expanded focus to support governance scaling on the Superchain
- Provided educational foundation for multiple fractal communities
- Hosted deep-dive workshops on governance tool development
- Connected experienced governance leaders with Optimism builders
- Facilitated implementation of fractal processes in new communities
Epoch 2 Initiative (2024)
- Launching enhanced educational programming
- Migrating infrastructure to Base
- Supporting governance innovation across the Superchain
- Developing new educational resources and frameworks
- Expanding community reach and impact
Key Milestones
- May 2022: First Eden Fractal event hosted
- October 2023: Shifted focus to Superchain governance education
- January 2024: Commenced Epoch 2 planning
- 37+ Events: Focused on Optimism governance since October 2023
- 100+ Total Events: Spanning broader governance education
- 40+ Active Participants: In current educational community
- 1000+ Views: Of educational content since October 2023
Community Impact
Eden Fractal has helped launch several thriving communities, including:
- ZAO Fractal (20+ events hosted)
- [Other key examples]
Our educational workshops have supported:
- Development of multiple governance tools
- Implementation of fractal processes across different contexts
- Connection of governance leaders across ecosystems
- Evolution of more effective coordination systems
Looking Forward
As the Optimism ecosystem grows, Eden Fractal continues to provide essential educational infrastructure for scaling governance processes. Our mission remains focused on implementing fractal decision-making throughout society, with particular emphasis on supporting the Superchain's evolution.
The initial concept for fractal democracy was created by Daniel Larimer, a visionary innovator who interacted with Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009 and invented the concept of DACs (aka DAOs) as Decentralized Autonomous Companies in 2013. Daniel is a prolific founder who created the world’s first decentralized exchange (Bitshares), the first stablecoin (BitUSD), the first Web3 social media app (steemit/hive), and designed the software for the largest ICO of all time (EOS).
Each of these projects were among the world’s most successful blockchain projects for a period of time and continue to grow today with decentralized, autonomous communities of countless talented builders. These innovations provided immense inspiration for industry leaders and paved the path for the largest sectors of Web3 today. You can learn more about each of these projects and Daniel’s outstanding track record in this infographic.