π― Protocol overview
Vision: Transform traditional tech consulting into a decentralized, community-driven research protocol
Mission: Enable global developers and researchers to contribute to cutting-edge projects while earning tokens based on merit
Unique value: Research-focused DAO with permanent knowledge storage, dual-token economics, and structured governance
πͺ Dual token system
ICY token (utility) π§
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Daily operations, contributor rewards, protocol services |
| Supply | Dynamic: 100M start β 1B max (2-5% annual inflation) |
| Backing | Bitcoin treasury provides dynamic value floor |
| Earning | Research (100-2K ICY), Code (50-500 ICY), Community (10-250 ICY) |
| Staking | 5-20% APY (flexible to 24-month lock) |
| Network | Ethereum (governance) + Base (operations) |
DFG token (governance) π³οΈ
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Protocol governance, dividend collection, voting rights |
| Supply | Fixed: 10M total (no inflation) |
| Distribution | 25% Community, 20% Core Team, 20% Public, 15% Early Contributors |
| Benefits | 70% revenue dividends, proposal rights, governance control |
| Requirements | 1K DFG for proposals, 100 DFG for chair voting |
π Bitcoin treasury layer
Treasury management strategy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding source | 10-15% of consulting profits β BTC purchases |
| Purchase schedule | Monthly dollar-cost averaging |
| Treasury composition | 60-80% BTC, 15-25% stablecoins, 5-15% protocol tokens |
| Value backing | ICY tokens backed by Bitcoin treasury holdings |
| Transparency | Public dashboard with real-time metrics |
ICY buyback & burn mechanisms
Automatic triggers
- Bitcoin growth: >20% monthly treasury growth β 5-10% ICY buyback
- Profit surplus: >150% average monthly profits β 25% excess to buyback
Governance controls
- Quarterly burns: DFG holders vote on 0.1-2% supply burns
- Strategic burns: 60% approval for market stabilization (max 5% annually)
Public dashboard metrics
- Bitcoin holdings: Current BTC amount, USD value, purchase history
- ICY backing ratio: Dynamic value floor calculation
- Treasury health: Composition percentages and rebalancing status
- Burn history: Recent buyback and burn activities
ποΈ Governance structure
Activity chairs (5 specialized committees)
- π€ Engagement & integration - Community building, onboarding, HR
- π Delivery & consulting - Project execution, client services
- π Learning & training - Education, skill development, mentorship
- π’ Marketing & communication - Brand building, outreach, content
- πΌ Sales & partnership - Business development, strategic alliances
Governance process
Proposal Creation (1K+ DFG) β Chair Review β Community Discussion (7 days)
β Voting Period (7 days) β Execution
π° Earning opportunities
Comprehensive activity earning guide
| Activity Category | Specific Activity | ICY Range | Frequency | Requirements | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| π¬ Research & development | Research Publication | 100-2,000 | Per publication | Peer reviewed, original | Peer review + citation metrics |
| Research Proposal | 50-200 | Per proposal | Well-researched topic | Activity chair evaluation | |
| Research Collaboration | 100-500 | Per project | Multi-contributor work | Team assessment | |
| Technical Documentation | 25-150 | Per document | Clear, comprehensive guides | Community usefulness score | |
| Patent Filing | 500-1,500 | Per patent | Novel technical invention | Patent office submission | |
| π» Code contribution | Major Feature Development | 200-500 | Per feature | Significant code contribution | Pull request review + impact assessment |
| Bug Fixes | 25-150 | Per fix | Working solution | Code review + testing | |
| Code Review | 10-50 | Per review | Technical expertise | Review quality score | |
| Bug Bounty | 100-5,000 | Per discovery | Security vulnerability | Severity level + fix verification | |
| Open Source Contribution | 50-300 | Per contribution | External project contribution | Commit verification | |
| Smart Contract Development | 300-1,000 | Per contract | Protocol enhancement | Audit + deployment success | |
| π₯ Community engagement | Community Leadership | 25-250 | Per activity | Active participation | Engagement metrics + quality scores |
| Discord/Forum Moderation | 5-25 | Per session | Consistent moderation | Moderation logs | |
| Community Events | 50-200 | Per event | Event organization/hosting | Event success metrics | |
| Onboarding New Members | 15-75 | Per member | Successful onboarding | New member retention | |
| Content Creation | 25-100 | Per piece | Blog posts, tutorials, videos | Content quality + engagement | |
| Ambassador Activities | 40-200 | Per campaign | External representation | Reach + engagement metrics | |
| π Learning & training | Mentorship Sessions | 25-200 | Per session | Verified mentoring | Mentee progress + feedback ratings |
| Training Delivery | 50-300 | Per session | Educational content delivery | Participant feedback | |
| Tutorial Creation | 40-150 | Per tutorial | Step-by-step guides | Community adoption | |
| OGIF Participation | 20-50 | Per session | Active learning participation | Session contribution | |
| Skill Certification Sharing | 30-100 | Per certification | Professional development | Certification verification | |
| Workshop Facilitation | 75-250 | Per workshop | Interactive learning sessions | Workshop quality + attendance | |
| π€ Partnership & business | Partnership Development | 200-2,000 | Per partnership | Deal value + success | Deal value + success metrics |
| Client Project Delivery | 100-1,000 | Per project | Successful completion | Client satisfaction + impact | |
| Business Development | 50-500 | Per opportunity | Lead generation/conversion | Opportunity value | |
| Strategic Planning | 100-300 | Per contribution | Business strategy input | Strategy implementation success | |
| Contract Negotiation | 150-600 | Per contract | Successful deal closure | Contract value + terms | |
| π’ Marketing & communication | Marketing Campaign | 100-400 | Per campaign | Campaign development | Campaign performance metrics |
| Social Media Management | 10-50 | Per post/day | Consistent posting | Engagement metrics | |
| PR and Media Relations | 50-250 | Per activity | Media coverage/relations | Media coverage achieved | |
| Brand Development | 75-300 | Per contribution | Brand asset creation | Asset adoption + quality | |
| Conference Speaking | 200-800 | Per presentation | Industry conference | Presentation quality + reach | |
| ποΈ Governance & quality | Governance Participation | 100-500 | Per vote | DFG token holder | Voting participation |
| Proposal Creation | 200-1,000 | Per proposal | Well-structured proposals | Proposal quality + adoption | |
| Quality Assurance | 10-100 | Per review | Technical expertise | Review accuracy + usefulness | |
| Activity Chair Duties | 1,000-5,000 | Per month | Elected chair member | Chair performance evaluation | |
| Dispute Resolution | 50-200 | Per case | Fair mediation | Resolution satisfaction | |
| π― Special activities | Hackathon Participation | 100-500 | Per event | Working prototype | Project evaluation |
| Conference Speaking | 200-800 | Per presentation | Industry conference | Presentation quality + reach | |
| Thought Leadership | 150-600 | Per article/post | Industry insights | Industry recognition | |
| Protocol Improvement | 500-2,000 | Per improvement | Significant enhancement | Implementation success | |
| Crisis Management | 300-1,000 | Per incident | Emergency response | Crisis resolution effectiveness |
Activity multipliers & bonuses
| Bonus Type | Multiplier | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| New contributor bonus | 1.5x | First 3 months of participation |
| Consistency bonus | 1.2x | Active for 6+ consecutive months |
| Quality bonus | 1.3x | Top-rated contributions (>90% quality score) |
| Leadership bonus | 1.4x | Activity chair members |
| Staking bonus | 1.1-1.5x | Based on ICY staking tier |
| Bitcoin growth bonus | 1.1-1.2x | During Bitcoin treasury growth periods |
| Innovation bonus | 1.5-2.0x | Breakthrough contributions or novel solutions |
Contributor progression path
Newcomer (10-50 ICY/month) β Active Contributor (50-500 ICY/month)
β Domain Specialist (500-2K ICY/month) β Activity Chair (1K-5K ICY/month)
β Core Team (Fixed DFG allocation)
βοΈ Technical architecture
Multi-network strategy
- π· Ethereum mainnet: Core governance, DFG tokens, high-value operations
- π΅ Base network: ICY operations, rewards, frequent transactions (low cost)
- π Arweave: Permanent storage for research, publications, protocol history
Security & infrastructure
- Audits: Multiple security firms + $100K+ bug bounty program
- Multi-sig: 5-of-7 treasury control with 48-hour time locks
- Insurance: Smart contract coverage + operational insurance
- Backup: Redundant infrastructure across multiple regions
π Economic model
Revenue streams
- Consulting services: Premium enterprise consulting ($10-20M target)
- Research partnerships: Institutional research collaborations
- Training programs: Professional blockchain education
- Platform fees: Small protocol operation fees
- Treasury investments: DeFi yield and strategic investments
Financial projections
| Metric | Year 1 | Year 3 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5-8M | $25-40M | $50-100M |
| Contributors | 200-300 | 800-1,200 | 2,000-3,000 |
| Treasury | $5-10M | $15-25M | $25-50M |
| DFG ROI | 15-25% | 25-40% | 20-35% |
πΊοΈ Implementation timeline
Phase 1: Foundation (months 1-6)
- β Smart contract development & audits
- β Token launch & initial distribution
- β Basic governance & community formation
- Target: 50+ contributors, audited contracts
Phase 2: Growth (months 7-18)
- π Full protocol launch & Base integration
- π Feature expansion & Arweave storage
- π Community scaling & partnerships
- Target: 300+ contributors, $15-25M revenue
Phase 3: Maturity (months 19-36)
- π― Advanced features & full decentralization
- π Global operations & ecosystem expansion
- π Self-sustaining economics
- Target: 1,000+ contributors, $60-120M revenue
π― Key differentiators
vs Traditional consulting
- β Global talent pool vs Geographic Limitations
- β Transparent rewards vs Opaque Compensation
- β Community ownership vs Corporate Hierarchy
- β Permanent knowledge vs Siloed Information
- β Merit-based access vs Credential Requirements
vs Other DAOs
- π¬ Research focus vs General Purpose
- ποΈ Structured governance vs Informal Organization
- πΎ Permanent storage vs Temporary Hosting
- π― Quality standards vs Open Contribution
- πΌ Business model vs Token Speculation
π Getting started
1. Join the community:
- Connect with us on Discord and Telegram
- Follow our official announcements channel for updates
2. Explore opportunities:
- Read the Whitepaper for a deep dive into our vision
- Check the Economic Model for tokenomics details
- Review the Governance Framework to understand decision-making
- Browse the Earning Opportunities Guide to start contributing
3. Start contributing:
- Select a task from the contribution board
- Submit your work for peer review and earn ICY tokens
- Participate in governance by voting on proposals
Need help? Visit our FAQ or ask in the community channels.
