Proposal for support P2P Foundation

Background

Michel Bauwens is the founder of P2P Foundation, a renowned theoretical scholar in the fields of distributed networks, macro-historical cycles, and existential risks. During the early development of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto engaged in discussions on the P2P Foundation forum (https://www.bitcoin.com/satoshi-archive/forum/p2p-foundation/) and had multiple private email exchanges with Michel.

Michel was also one of the earliest individuals to openly discuss Bitcoin on Twitter. Throughout his lifetime, he has dedicated himself to transforming P2P ideas into an encyclopedia, delivering over 700 lectures worldwide in the past seven years and teaching courses at various universities. Starting this year, due to health limitations, he will be reducing his travel and primarily residing in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Michel's future aspiration is to establish an academy, similar to the Academy of Athens, rooted in history and oriented towards the future, where he can impart his lifelong knowledge to young individuals.

Requested Donation Amount

GCC is kindly requested to donate 50k to P2P Foundation.

Budget Plan

| Usage | Amount | Total | Note | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Full-time job for Mayssam Daboul | $2,000/mo | $12,000 | For 6mo | | 1mo for Mr.Daboul Settlement in Chiangmai | $3,000 | $3,000 | | | Neflix Documentary preparation | $6,000 | $6,000 | | | Other Initiatives (See Plan) | $29,000 | $29,000 | | | | | $50,000 | |

Other Initiatives

1. Write the book on using crypto for a new type of mutual coordination economics myself, with the help of a research assistant. This would take about six months of work. This is related to the material I have sent previously.
2. Adam and Jack are open to more practical research collaboration, but we need to make this concrete. But it is possible to set one of Adam's postdoc's to work on GCC / 4seas Chiang Mai related topics. This needs to be prepared, and concrete proposals need to be made.
3. Jack Qiu has a person working for him that produced a award-winning netflix documentary , on the famous Korean clone doctor, available on Netflix for the moment. I believe it is called King of Clones. She could be instrumental on proposing our own documentary. This needs to be done professionally and I will accord a budget to get her on board to prepare the dossier.

Outlook

How will this project influence GCC's vision and goals?

• P2P Foundation and its founder, Michel, can utilize their influence and network to attract more web3 builders and scholars to learn about GCC, thereby expanding GCC's influence among Chinese builders and researchers.
• GCC will have the opportunity to collaborate with P2P Foundation founder Michel in co-creating a project (co-branding), the specifics of which will be further discussed.

Benefit for GCC

1. Cross-Sector Knowledge Exchange: GCC and the P2P Foundation bring together expertise from different realms, fostering a fruitful exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices. This collaboration will encourage innovation and creativity in public goods development.
2. Enhanced Resource Sharing: Through this partnership, GCC and the P2P Foundation can pool their resources, networks, and connections. Together, we can amplify our efforts and maximize the impact of our initiatives in supporting public goods.
3. Strengthening Global Connections: By partnering with the P2P Foundation, GCC gains access to an extended network of global stakeholders, communities, and enthusiasts who are passionate about public goods. This expanded reach will promote cross-border collaborations and diverse perspectives.
4. Coordinated Advocacy for Web3 Public Goods: GCC and the P2P Foundation can combine their voices and advocate for the importance of supporting web3 public goods. By jointly championing this cause, we can raise awareness and encourage more participation from the broader web3 community.
5. Research and Insights Sharing: Collaboration between GCC and the P2P Foundation will facilitate the exchange of research findings and insights related to public goods, enabling both organizations to benefit from each other's research outcomes.