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    • The Values of the Flex Ecosystem
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      • Getting Started
        • Propagation into the Validation Layer
        • Transaction Pool Generation
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        • Epoch Score Calculation
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    • Proof-of-Collaboration (PoCol)
      • PoCol Governance using FLEXE
      • Actors in the Flex Ecosystem
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      • Flex Commons Governance using FLEXE
    • Ecosystem Tokens' Multi-Staking
    • Technical Roadmap for the Flex Ecosystem
      • Flex Virtual Machine (FVM)
      • Flex SDCK
      • re:Flex Smart Contract Language
    • Flex Improvement Proposal (FIP)
    • Flex Portal: Your Gateway to Web3
  • Contribute to the Ecosystem
    • Strategists: Roles and Contributions
    • Developers and Projects
  • Governance and Utility
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  1. Contribute to the Ecosystem

Strategists: Roles and Contributions

Flex is a community-owned platform that rapidly boosts dApp user growth, ensuring the value generated directly benefits the Flex community.

The Flex ecosystem thrives on the collaborative efforts of various roles, each contributing unique expertise and value. The structured involvement of these roles ensures continuous development, stability, and growth of the Flex protocol. Each role, from the Core Team to Patrons, brings unique strengths and expertise, contributing to the ecosystem's overall success.

Core Team

The Core Team comprises up to 20 highly skilled individuals who form the backbone of the Flex ecosystem. This group provides leadership and strategic direction for the protocol's development.

Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and strategy: Guide the overall strategic direction of Flex, ensuring alignment with long-term goals. They are responsible for the vision and mission of the ecosystem.

  • Development oversight: Lead the development of core protocol features, ensuring high standards of security, stability, and scalability. This includes overseeing codebase changes, protocol upgrades, and new feature integration.

  • Decision-making: Make critical decisions regarding protocol upgrades, governance policies, and major ecosystem initiatives.

  • Management: Facilitate collaboration among various roles to ensure seamless integration of contributions, acting as the central point for all developmental activities.

Senior Contributors

Senior Contributors are a group of up to 200 highly experienced individuals who commit to the Flex protocol for a minimum of 36 months. Their extensive experience and dedication are crucial for the ecosystem's sustained growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Technical insights: Provide in-depth technical expertise and strategic insights, guiding major projects within the ecosystem.

  • Project leadership: Lead significant projects and initiatives, ensuring they align with the ecosystem's objectives and timelines. Support the Core Team.

  • Mentorship: Mentor and support Contributors, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. They play a key role in talent development within the community.

  • Long-term planning: Engage in long-term planning and sustainability efforts, contributing to the strategic roadmap of the Flex protocol.

Contributors

Contributors consist of up to 500 handpicked or self-nominated high-caliber volunteers dedicated to various aspects of Flex. Their diverse skills and enthusiasm drive innovation and operational execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Feature development: Assist Senior Contributors in developing new features and enhancements for the Flex protocol, contributing code, ideas, and improvements.

  • Quality assurance: Participate in testing, debugging, and ensuring the quality and reliability of the protocol through rigorous quality assurance processes.

  • Documentation and support: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation, providing community support and engaging in outreach programs to educate and assist new members.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with Senior Contributors and the Core Team on specific tasks and projects, ensuring seamless integration of their efforts.

Specialists

Specialists are a group of 100 individuals, including KOLs, Mentors, and Connectors, who provide targeted expertise and support to the Flex ecosystem.

Subcategories and Responsibilities:

  • KOLs: Global KOLs sought to advocate and promote Flex, leveraging their reach to enhance visibility and credibility. They engage with their audiences to build trust and awareness of Flex.

  • Mentors: Advisors who provide strategic guidance and expertise to specific projects within Flex. They help project teams navigate challenges and optimize their development strategies, GTM or anything else the specific projects need support with.

  • Connectors: Individuals who facilitate valuable introductions and strategic partnerships, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities within the ecosystem.

Patrons

Patrons are an exclusive group of only 10 very important individuals who lend their credibility to Flex. While their active involvement may, in some cases, be limited, their endorsement significantly enhances the ecosystem's reputation.

Responsibilities:

  • Endorsement: Provide high-level endorsement and recognition, boosting the ecosystem's credibility and attracting attention from potential partners and investors.

  • Strategic advice and introductions: Occasionally offer strategic advice or contributions based on their expertise and influence.

  • Honorary role: Serve as honorary members, focusing on lending credibility rather than active involvement. Their presence signals confidence in the Flex protocol.

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