Guilds constitute a novel sociotechnical arrangement that systematically couples first-order value creation with transparent distribution accounting. Through curated registries of contribution, the structure enhances the legibility of collective work for potential funders while reducing coordination costs for all stakeholders.

Guild GuildContributors: Josh Tan, James Waugh, Rena O`Brien, Kevin Owocki, Ven Gist, Michael Zargham, Paul Wackerow, Manu AlzuruTLDR: Guilds as Collective Power: Historically, guilds have organized individuals for collective bargaining and resource pooling, and this model has been extended to digital communities like the Protocol Guild, which supports Ethereum developers through aggregating funding. The Protocol Guild leverages collective bargaining power, allowing groups like Ethereum core ...