Normie Talk: Deciphering Steem Alliance "Structure Proposals"

Hey My J's,

As you may or may not know, I often mousy around these parts, dropping comments and posting random thoughts and that's kinda what I like to do. I'm not the most active and involved steemian by any stretch of the imagination.

However I do get wind of certain things happening that may affect the site so I can keep up to date. One of them has been the @steemalliance new structure proposal.

Which is safe to say has gone over most of our heads, I mean I've read a white paper or two in my time but damn this is the internet, instant answers is what we want.

So In a bid to place these concepts into mortal tongue I've decided to get involved, yes to be a blockchain busy body for once.

Proposal engage

Steem alliance will act as a foundation that works on behalf of the community to make decisions and execute tasks that the community deem beneficial to the growth of the chain and the various products involved in STEEM.

To ensure we build a foundation that reflects the current communities ideas and gets the best out of it, There are currently 6 proposals up for consideration on how the alliance should be structured. And there are as follows:

"Decentralized Steem Incubator" Submitted By @alexvan

• Main Goals - The development of new self sustainable projects, being it business, NGOs or personal individual projects built on the Steem Blockchain
• Primary Structure - Leadership board are 13 members on a 2 year membership who are not compensated except from profits. Alliance will have a lawyer & accountant - These are the only persons who shall receive monetary compensation.
• Leadership Structure - 15 members - 2 Representatives from each continent + 1 Steemit Inc member
• Decision-Making - The project owner submits project, board votes on it
• Funding Allocation - 80% delegation and 20% in liquid funds
• Community Involvement - Elections last at least 14 days. Voting based on snapshots of vests at the of voting are taken into account, so that SP shifting can be nullified
• Transparency/Accountability - Project owner must provide a report of the foundation & projects every two weeks where Steemians can ask questions.

You can read more about it here

"DeCentraSteem" Submitted By @impactn

• Main Goals - Build strong communities by combining skills with economic incentives along with community management.
• Primary Structure - Open to users willing to create their own working circle at least 5 users of 2000 SP each.
• Leadership Structure - No leadership structure.
• Decision-Making - Existing working circles approve new working circles. Head count votes by working circle members in case of disagreements. First working circles approved through stake-based vote of community.
• Funding Allocation - Funds allocated to working circles through approval by other working circles. Funds generated by working circles dedicated to funding (membership, donations, revenues).
  Distribution via a trustee working circle.
• Community Involvement - Minimum of five Steemians with at least 2000 SP can create working circles and step in to propose changes to a working circle.
• Transparency/Accountability - Every working circle must provide an update post at least every two weeks.

You can read more about it here

"Foundation Structure Proposal" Submitted By @upheaver

• Main Goals - To build decentralized community centric applications that will benefit the steem blockchain.
• Primary Structure - Minimum of 6 individual members + up to 3 corporate members
• Leadership Structure - 1 chairman the rest form the board and positions are rotated with members can be elected to the board for 1 or 2 year terms.
• Decision-Making - 1 member 1 vote
• Funding Allocation - Holdings are split 50/50% between fiat and crypto, or other assets (stocks, bonds, etc.).
• Community Involvement - Reporting make public on a yearly or quarterly report. Users can step in to request a response within 45 days.
• Transparency/Accountability - Foundation must adhere to adhere to local financial reporting laws and judiciary laws.

You can read more about it here

"The Merger" Submitted By @shadowspub

• Main Goals - Set in motion projects aimed at adoption, retention, public relations, and development of the steem blockchain.
• Primary Structure - 15 members,
• Leadership Structure - 8 board members, 2 critical partners, 5 executives
• Decision-Making - System of voting TBC but voting is public
• Funding Allocation - Steemit inc donations, delegation and low interest loans, DOA from community and even equity deals. Foundation will run as Non-profit housed in the USA to allow for funding in the USA.
• Community Involvement - The general public can run a campaign and serve on topical Sub-Boards. They also have the ability to present requests for funding to the board.
• Transparency/Accountability - Regular reports in public forum with no longer than 6 months will pass between meetings.

You can read more about it here

"People Survive By Supporting Each Other" Submitted by @TheHive

• Main Goals - To create a self reliant organisation that supports projects and communities aimed at growing the steem blockchain.
• Primary Structure - 14 Members
• Leadership Structure - 13 committee members who run an account/project and 1 core account chosen by the community
• Decision-Making - Major decision approved by
  agreed poll, voting method or combination of both.
• Funding Allocation - A start account is set up to provide funding for the committee accounts through reward pool.
• Community Involvement - Voting on members and supporting committee accounts/projects
• Transparency/Accountability - Projects supported are open to analysis by the committee of the elected parties and the core account key holders.

You can read more about it here

"Steem United" Submitted By @jackmiller

• Main Goals - To create a formal body that represents steemains view for the platform and bring about functional and actionable change towards the agreed on vision.
• Primary Structure - Investor (Steemit inc) + 11 members
• Leadership Structure - 11 members will remain in position for 2 years and will decide structure upon appointment
• Decision-Making - Voting model is yet to be decided
• Funding Allocation - Initial funds coming from steemit inc with funds to be powered up and used to increase capital + co-funding
• Community Involvement - Management team will evaluate and support suggested “foundations” that exist and make themselves known for funding.
• Transparency/Accountability - Set up of communications centre to keep steemians up to date

You can read more about it here

Comparing proposals

I've tried my best to try and simplify it for all of you so you can find the one that appeals to you most and then explore it in more detail. So which proposal do you think sounds like the best solution?

Have your say

What do you good people of steem think? Did I normie it up enough for you to understand? Did I do good @llfarms and @soyrosa?

Holla at me in the comments! All my commenters I will now refer to as Jessie. Jessie is a good friend of mine, but Jessies got a girl, and I want to make her mine.

So have at it my Jessies! If you don't have something to comment, simply comment "I am a Jessie."

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This was my submision for hte @orcale-d Structure Proposal Comparison Contest

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