Rebel Earthling License (RE-L)
Rebel Earthling License (RE-L)
The Rebel Earthling License (RE-L) is a next-generation ethical licensing framework designed to ensure transparent attribution, responsible collaboration, and verifiable contribution tracking in decentralized environments. Unlike traditional licenses, RE-L integrates directly with the Seigr Ecosystem, embedding machine-readable metadata within files to enable automated governance, ethical compliance, and lineage tracking.
RE-L supports both: - Binary Environments (Manual Compliance) → Where files require human verification of licensing metadata. - Seigr-Native Environments (Automated Compliance) → Where licensing enforcement is fully automated through Seigr Capsules, Hyphen Nodes, and Contribution Units (CUs).
💡 Explore the RE-L repository on GitHub: GitHub Repository
Purpose of the RE-L
The RE-L is designed to:
- Empower Collaborative Creation – Every contribution is recorded as a Contribution Unit (CU), ensuring traceable credit and modular development.
- Ensure Ethical and Transparent Attribution – Each file carries verifiable licensing metadata, embedded using HyphaCrypt.
- Prevent Exploitation and Speculation – RE-L prohibits corporate hoarding, artificial scarcity, and financial speculation on community-driven work.
Key Features of RE-L
1. Embedded Metadata for Machine-Readable Licensing
- Universal Compatibility – RE-L metadata is embedded in any file type without altering its structure.
- Seigr ID-Based Attribution – Every contributor’s Seigr ID is recorded, ensuring permanent authorship recognition.
- Immutable Lineage Tracking – Contributions are linked using cryptographic hashing, forming an unbroken chain of ownership.
2. Contribution Units (CUs) & Adaptive Contribution Units (ACUs)
RE-L introduces modular licensing through Contribution Units (CUs) and Adaptive Contribution Units (ACUs):
- CUs – Represent original contributions, permanently registered under the contributor’s Seigr ID.
- ACUs – Represent adaptations, improvements, or derivative works, which inherit licensing from their parent CU.
3. Seigr-Native Licensing & Automated Governance
When a file enters Seigr-Native Mode, it becomes governed by:
- Hyphen Nodes – Nodes responsible for verifying compliance with RE-L.
- Seigr Capsules – Encapsulate and manage the file’s licensing rules within a verifiable execution environment.
- Mycelith Voting System – Allows the community to enforce ethical data usage through decentralized governance.
4. Ethical & Forbidden Uses
RE-L strictly prohibits: 🚫 Financial Speculation & Hoarding – No artificial scarcity, unauthorized resale, or speculation. 🚫 Weaponization & Surveillance – No use for military AI, biometric surveillance, or cyberwarfare. 🚫 Hate & Misinformation – No racist, sexist, xenophobic, or intentionally misleading content. 🚫 Unethical AI & Bio-Modification – No unregulated synthetic biology, genetic manipulation, or autonomous AI for harm.
How RE-L Works in Binary vs. Seigr-Native
| Feature | Binary Environments | Seigr-Native Environments |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Model | Manual Verification | Automated via Seigr Capsules |
| License Enforcement | Contributor-Enforced | Hyphen Nodes + Mycelith Voting |
| Contribution Attribution | CU Metadata (Embedded) | Seigr ID Lineage Tracking |
| Ethical Review | Community-Moderated | Automated AI + Community Oversight |
RE-L Repository & Documentation
📌 Official Repository: GitHub Repository 📌 Contribution Guide: CONTRIBUTING.md 📌 Binary License Enforcement: Binary License Enforcement 📌 Seigr License Enforcement: Seigr License Enforcement 📌 Full Licensing Text: RE-L License Texts
Conclusion
The Rebel Earthling License (RE-L) is more than a legal framework—it is a self-sustaining governance model that aligns with Seigr's vision of ethical, open, and community-driven technology. By integrating cryptographic validation, lineage tracking, and decentralized enforcement, RE-L ensures that every contribution remains verifiable, protected, and recognized.
RE-L defines a new standard for decentralized, ethical, and collaborative licensing—ensuring that all contributions retain their impact, credit, and integrity for generations to come.