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Rebel Earthling License (RE License)[edit]

The Rebel Earthling License (RE License) is a unique licensing framework designed to embed, verify, and manage digital rights metadata across any file type, in a secure and decentralized manner. Built within the Seigr Ecosystem, the RE License provides a transparent and community-driven ethics model for creative and technical work. Functioning on an IPFS-backed blockchain, contributions become verifiable and shareable, empowering creators with detailed tracking and cumulative collaboration across projects.

The RE License enables projects to track, validate, and build upon contributions sustainably, preserving the ethical impact of each element. This modular approach aligns with Seigr’s blockchain, connecting each piece directly to a reward-based structure that honors both contribution and collaboration.

Purpose of the RE License[edit]

The RE License serves several primary goals:

Empowering Collaborative Creation: The license encourages contributors to share, adapt, and build upon work with transparent attribution and traceability. Modular Contribution Tracking and Rewards: Contributions are traceable and rewardable within Seigr’s blockchain, allowing modular development and continuous engagement. Sustainability and Ethics: By aligning with Seigr’s values, the RE License promotes sustainable practices, ensuring contributions align with a commitment to ethical impact.

Key Features of the RE License[edit]

The RE License includes core components that ensure transparency, adaptability, and a community-centered focus.

Universal Metadata Embedding[edit]

Description: Embeds metadata in any file type without altering the file's core format. This metadata includes the creator’s unique RE License signature, enabling universal verification. Implementation: Metadata is embedded as a hash, serving as a unique RE License "signature" that can later be decoded to retrieve details like creator, permissions, blockchain information, and more. IPFS Integration: Metadata files are securely stored on IPFS, ensuring that metadata can be accessed via its hash, enabling decentralized and tamper-resistant records.

IPFS Daemon Integration[edit]

Description: Uses IPFS for decentralized storage and retrieval, with an integrated IPFS daemon managed by the RE License app. Setup: Users can enable an IPFS daemon, which automatically handles metadata uploads and retrievals, or they may connect to a shared IPFS node. Graceful Start and Shutdown: A shutdown function is integrated, ensuring IPFS ends gracefully, freeing up system resources upon app exit.

Contribution and Management Logs[edit]

Description: Each embedded file has a JSON metadata file created or updated. This file records: Creator Identity: Alias, wallet, and blockchain. Permissions: Commercial and royalty permissions. Timestamp: Date the RE License metadata was created. Signature: Digital signature linking back to the creator’s key. Centralized Access: Creators can access all licensed files, track modifications, and manage their contributions through a unified view.

Decoding and Metadata Retrieval[edit]

Description: The RE License app provides a decoding module that verifies and extracts metadata hashes from any licensed file. Functionality: The extracted hash is used to locate the metadata JSON on IPFS or locally, populating RE License details for verification. Error Handling: Clear logging and feedback are provided if metadata is missing, incomplete, or incorrectly formatted, ensuring transparency.

Community Flagging Protocol[edit]

Description: Enables contributors or community members to flag contributions for review, ensuring alignment with ethical standards and shared community values.

Seigr Blockchain Integration[edit]

The RE License integrates with Seigr’s IPFS-based blockchain, allowing for decentralized file hosting, traceability, and ethical rewards. Key aspects of this integration include:

Decentralized File Hosting and Rewards: Nodes within Seigr’s ecosystem participate in decentralized file hosting, and are rewarded for uptime based on the IPFS files they serve. Proof of Contribution: Each contribution’s origin, history, and adaptations are stored on IPFS, creating a verifiable trace of contributions aligned with Seigr’s ethical values. Community-Aligned Incentives: By upholding ethical standards, contributors are rewarded based on quality, collaboration, and alignment with the Seigr community's values.

Working with the RE License[edit]

Install and Launch: Run the RE License app with the IPFS daemon or shared IPFS node support. Embed Metadata: License any file by embedding its RE License metadata. Manage Licensed Files: Access and manage licensed works from the manage page, where you can view and retrieve metadata. Decode RE License: Decode licensed files to verify their metadata, permissions, and creator details. The RE License is a dynamic, ethical solution designed to foster sustainable open collaboration. By enabling transparency and traceability, it ensures the contributions within Seigr’s ecosystem remain valuable and accessible to the community.

Learn More[edit]

To explore each feature in detail, see:

The RE License is more than a licensing framework—it embodies Seigr’s commitment to sustainable, open, and ethical collaboration for all community members.

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-= RE License Development Overview =
+= Rebel Earthling License (RE License) =
-The **Rebel Earthling License (RE License)** is a modular licensing model designed to support ethical, traceable, and community-driven content. It enables a dual-function approach, making it suitable for both blockchain-stored and non-blockchain files. The RE License ensures that all contributions, updates, and modifications are transparently logged, independently signed, and attributed within the project’s metadata.
+The '''Rebel Earthling License (RE License)''' is a unique licensing framework designed to embed, verify, and manage digital rights metadata across any file type, in a secure and decentralized manner. Built within the [[Seigr Ecosystem]], the RE License provides a transparent and community-driven ethics model for creative and technical work. Functioning on an IPFS-backed blockchain, contributions become verifiable and shareable, empowering creators with detailed tracking and cumulative collaboration across projects.
+The RE License enables projects to track, validate, and build upon contributions sustainably, preserving the ethical impact of each element. This modular approach aligns with Seigr’s blockchain, connecting each piece directly to a reward-based structure that honors both contribution and collaboration.
 == Purpose of the RE License ==
-The RE License’s core mission is to:
+The RE License serves several primary goals:
-* Empower creators to share, adapt, and build upon original works with full transparency and traceability.
-* Support modular, collaborative contributions that enable each part of a project to be independently signed and verified.
-* Facilitate ethical and sustainable practices within a collaborative ecosystem.
-* Provide robust tracking for files stored on blockchain and non-blockchain systems, supporting a decentralized library of all versions and contributors.
-== Key Elements of the RE License ==
-The RE License is structured around several key components that ensure traceability, modularity, compatibility, and ethical alignment.
-=== 1. Contribution Units (CUs) for Modularity ===
-Each unique input, such as an instrument track, text section, artwork, or code segment, is stored as an independent **Contribution Unit (CU)** within the license. CUs are modular blocks that allow contributors to:
-* '''Independently Sign Contributions''': Contributors sign CUs using their preferred identifier (e.g., name, digital wallet, pseudonym).
-* '''Add Detailed Metadata''': Each CU includes metadata detailing the contributor’s role, date, contribution type (e.g., “visual enhancement,” “audio remix”), and linkages to other CUs.
-* '''Build Contribution Chains''': CUs are interlinked through **Contribution Chains**, creating traceable connections between related inputs. For example, a CU containing a drum track might link to CUs for mixing and mastering.
-The **modular CU structure** allows each contribution to retain its own metadata while contributing to the overall project.
-=== 2. Collaborative Contribution Log ===
-The RE License includes a **Collaborative Contribution Log** that documents each CU, creating a comprehensive record of contributions across different versions and collaborators. This log captures:
-* '''Contributor Name(s)''': Listing all creators for each CU in a project.
-* '''Contribution Type''': Descriptions for each change (e.g., “code update,” “art enhancement”).
-* '''Timestamp''': Date and time of each CU addition or modification.
-* '''Change Description''': Summary of the CU’s role and specific change in the project.
-* '''Version Number/Hash''': Sequential numbering for non-blockchain or cryptographic hash for blockchain-stored versions.
-* '''Licensing Tag''': Specifies permissions or restrictions for the CU (e.g., “non-commercial use only”).
-* '''Sustainability and Ethics Tags''': Optional fields for contributors to specify eco-friendly practices or ethical considerations.
-Each CU’s data is accessible within the final project file’s metadata, allowing full transparency.
-=== 3. Digital Signature and Aggregated Metadata Integration ===
+'''Empowering Collaborative Creation''': The license encourages contributors to share, adapt, and build upon work with transparent attribution and traceability.
-To ensure authenticity, a **digital signature tool** allows users to embed RE License metadata directly into any CU and the final project file. This signature:
+'''Modular Contribution Tracking and Rewards''': Contributions are traceable and rewardable within Seigr’s blockchain, allowing modular development and continuous engagement.
-* Supports contributors’ use of any identifier format (name, wallet, pseudonym).
+'''Sustainability and Ethics''': By aligning with Seigr’s values, the RE License promotes sustainable practices, ensuring contributions align with a commitment to ethical impact.
-* Consolidates CU metadata into an **Aggregate Metadata Layer** in the final file, which includes:
+== Key Features of the RE License ==
-   - **Contributors’ Manifest**: Lists each CU’s contributor, their role, and type of signature.
-   - **Contribution Summary**: An overview of CUs and their contributions within the project.
-   - **Usage Metadata**: Guidelines for interacting with or extracting individual CUs.
-The **Aggregate Metadata Layer** is stored in standard file structures (e.g., JSON, EXIF, IPTC) for easy readability across devices.
+The RE License includes core components that ensure transparency, adaptability, and a community-centered focus.
-=== 4. Unified Contributor Registry ===
+=== Universal Metadata Embedding ===
-The RE License maintains a **Global Contributor Registry** that tracks contributor involvement across all RE-licensed projects:
-* Each contributor’s work within CUs is visible and searchable within the registry.
-* Contributors can link entries to profiles (e.g., GitHub, wallet address), maintaining consistent credit across all projects.
-=== 5. Community Integrity and Flagging ===
+'''Description''': Embeds metadata in any file type without altering the file's core format. This metadata includes the creator’s unique RE License signature, enabling universal verification.
-A **Community Integrity Flagging System** is in place to maintain ethical standards:
+'''Implementation''': Metadata is embedded as a hash, serving as a unique RE License "signature" that can later be decoded to retrieve details like creator, permissions, blockchain information, and more.
-* Community members can flag CUs or projects for ethical breaches (e.g., environmentally harmful use).
+'''IPFS Integration''': Metadata files are securely stored on IPFS, ensuring that metadata can be accessed via its hash, enabling decentralized and tamper-resistant records.
-* Flagged entries are visible in the blockchain and embedded metadata, enabling users to identify ethical issues.
+=== IPFS Daemon Integration ===
-== Practical Workflow ==
+'''Description''': Uses IPFS for decentralized storage and retrieval, with an integrated IPFS daemon managed by the RE License app.
+'''Setup''': Users can enable an IPFS daemon, which automatically handles metadata uploads and retrievals, or they may connect to a shared IPFS node.
+'''Graceful Start and Shutdown''': A shutdown function is integrated, ensuring IPFS ends gracefully, freeing up system resources upon app exit.
+=== Contribution and Management Logs ===
-The RE License Verification Tool supports easy adoption and transparent collaboration:
+'''Description''': Each embedded file has a JSON metadata file created or updated. This file records:
+Creator Identity: Alias, wallet, and blockchain.
+Permissions: Commercial and royalty permissions.
+Timestamp: Date the RE License metadata was created.
+Signature: Digital signature linking back to the creator’s key.
+'''Centralized Access''': Creators can access all licensed files, track modifications, and manage their contributions through a unified view.
+=== Decoding and Metadata Retrieval ===
-. **File Creation and Initial CU Generation**: The original author creates the initial file, logging the first CUs with metadata using the digital signature tool.
+'''Description''': The RE License app provides a decoding module that verifies and extracts metadata hashes from any licensed file.
-. **Adding and Modifying CUs**: Contributors sign each CU independently and link related contributions through Contribution Chains. All new entries are automatically added to the Collaborative Contribution Log.
+'''Functionality''': The extracted hash is used to locate the metadata JSON on IPFS or locally, populating RE License details for verification.
-. **Blockchain Updates**: If the file is stored on the blockchain, each update generates a unique hash, preserving the file’s contribution history.
+'''Error Handling''': Clear logging and feedback are provided if metadata is missing, incomplete, or incorrectly formatted, ensuring transparency.
-. **File Verification**: Recipients use the RE License Verification Tool to view each CU’s metadata and verify contributions against blockchain entries.
+=== Community Flagging Protocol ===
-. **Global Recognition**: All contributors are logged in the Global Contributor Registry, making their contributions traceable across projects.
-== Goals for Development ==
+'''Description''': Enables contributors or community members to flag contributions for review, ensuring alignment with ethical standards and shared community values.
+== Seigr Blockchain Integration ==
-. **Digital Signature Tool for Modular CU Integration**: Develop a tool for embedding RE License metadata into individual CUs and final project files.
+The RE License integrates with Seigr’s IPFS-based blockchain, allowing for decentralized file hosting, traceability, and ethical rewards. Key aspects of this integration include:
-. **RE License Verification Tool**: Allow users to read metadata, track CUs, and verify blockchain data.
-. **Seamless Blockchain and Non-Blockchain Compatibility**: Ensure that files can retain their CU data across blockchain and traditional storage.
-. **Unified Contributor Registry**: Create a searchable database for all contributors, with linked profiles.
-. **Community Integrity Protocol**: Implement flagging for ethical breaches to uphold community values.
-== Future Considerations ==
+'''Decentralized File Hosting and Rewards''': Nodes within Seigr’s ecosystem participate in decentralized file hosting, and are rewarded for uptime based on the IPFS files they serve.
+'''Proof of Contribution''': Each contribution’s origin, history, and adaptations are stored on IPFS, creating a verifiable trace of contributions aligned with Seigr’s ethical values.
+'''Community-Aligned Incentives''': By upholding ethical standards, contributors are rewarded based on quality, collaboration, and alignment with the Seigr community's values.
+== Working with the RE License ==
-Future features may include:
+Install and Launch: Run the RE License app with the IPFS daemon or shared IPFS node support.
-* **API Integration**: Allow websites to embed RE License metadata in real-time.
+Embed Metadata: License any file by embedding its RE License metadata.
-* **Cross-License Compatibility**: Support compatibility with other licenses (e.g., Creative Commons).
+Manage Licensed Files: Access and manage licensed works from the manage page, where you can view and retrieve metadata.
-* **Dynamic Online Verification**: Enable verification of online content, showing contribution history and metadata in real time.
+Decode RE License: Decode licensed files to verify their metadata, permissions, and creator details.
+The RE License is a dynamic, ethical solution designed to foster sustainable open collaboration. By enabling transparency and traceability, it ensures the contributions within Seigr’s ecosystem remain valuable and accessible to the community.
-== Next Steps ==
+== Learn More ==
-. Finalize metadata structure for both blockchain and non-blockchain CUs.
+To explore each feature in detail, see:
-. Develop Digital Signature Tool and RE License Verification Tool.
-. Beta-test Community Integrity Protocol with a small user group.
-. Launch the Unified Contributor Registry to track and link contributor data.
-This page will be updated as development progresses, ensuring the RE License remains adaptable, ethical, and aligned with Rebel Earthling’s mission.
+* [[Universal Metadata Embedding]]
+* [[IPFS Integration]]
+* [[Contribution Management Logs]]
+* [[Decoding and Metadata Retrieval]]
+* [[Community Flagging Protocol]]
+The RE License is more than a licensing framework—it embodies Seigr’s commitment to sustainable, open, and ethical collaboration for all community members.