MISSION
The PoHW Foundation preserves the ethical permanence and long-term viability of the Proof of Human Work protocol.
We steward the protocol as a public good, ensuring it remains open, verifiable, and durable for the next century.
VALUES
1. ETHICAL GOVERNANCE
Verification as a civic right, not a commodity.
2. TRANSPARENCY
All decisions and actions are publicly verifiable.
3. DURABILITY
Commitment to 100-year continuity of the protocol.
4. PRIVACY
Anonymity and privacy are fundamental rights.
5. OPENNESS
Open source, open standards, open participation.
STRUCTURE
Board of Directors:
- Protocol oversight
- Strategic direction
- Ethics enforcement
Technical Advisory Committee:
- Protocol review
- Security assessment
- Standards compliance
Ethics Review Board:
- Ethical oversight
- Dispute resolution
- Policy guidance
Community Representatives:
- Community voice
- Feedback integration
- Participation facilitation
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Protocol Stewardship
- Maintain protocol specification
- Ensure long-term viability
- Preserve ethical principles
2. Attestor Accreditation
- Review attestor applications
- Conduct periodic audits
- Maintain attestor registry
3. Dispute Resolution
- Address governance disputes
- Resolve technical conflicts
- Ensure fair process
4. Transparency
- Publish governance logs
- Maintain public records
- Enable community oversight
5. Community Engagement
- Facilitate participation
- Support contributors
- Build ecosystem
GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS
- Foundation Charter: Foundation Charter (HTML) | PDF (coming soon)
- Bylaws: Bylaws (HTML) | PDF (coming soon)
- Code of Ethics: Code of Ethics (HTML) | PDF (coming soon)
- Conflict of Interest Policy: Conflict of Interest Policy (HTML) | PDF (coming soon)
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
The Foundation operates as a non-profit entity.
Financial Reports:
- Annual reports published
- Donor transparency
- Grant allocations disclosed
Budget Allocation:
- Protocol development: 40%
- Research: 25%
- Community support: 20%
- Operations: 15%
DONATIONS
The Foundation accepts donations to support:
- Protocol development
- Research initiatives
- Community programs
- Infrastructure maintenance
Donations are tax-deductible (where applicable). All donations are publicly disclosed (with donor consent).
Donate: foundation@proofofhumanwork.org
GRANTS
Research Grants:
- Post-quantum cryptography
- Privacy enhancements
- Durability studies
- Protocol improvements
Community Grants:
- Developer tooling
- Documentation projects
- Educational initiatives
- Integration support
Grant Application: Grant Application & Information
PARTNERSHIPS
We partner with:
- Academic institutions
- Standards organizations
- Privacy advocacy groups
- Open source foundations
- Technology companies
Partnership Inquiries: partnerships@proofofhumanwork.org
CONTACT
PoHW Foundation
- Email: foundation@proofofhumanwork.org
- GitHub: Registry Node Repository | Governance Repository (coming soon)
Board Inquiries:
board@proofofhumanwork.org
Ethics Board:
ethics@proofofhumanwork.org
Legal:
legal@proofofhumanwork.org
TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT
All Foundation actions are:
- Publicly documented
- Cryptographically verifiable
- Recorded on PoHW ledger
- Subject to community review
Transparency Log: Governance Transparency Log (JSON)