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The Public Dashboard for Smartup Zero

The Democratic Heart of Smartup Zero

This is where all owners gather to debate, vote, and shape our collective future. All information and metrics on this page are approved by the community and updated weekly by the Leadership Team.

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

1. The technology we are building

This section details the core technology we are building. Each item is a collapsible summary.

Onlife in Short

ONLIFE is a emergency network technology that turns a group of ordinary smartphones into a self-organizing, decentralized communication network that works without internet or cell service. It is designed for citizens and first responders to maintain communication during large-scale emergencies like blackouts, cyberattacks, or natural disasters, transforming fragility into resilience.

Onlife Tech: The Engine

ONLIFE is built on a stack of open, resilient technologies.

  • 1. The Onlife Mesh: The core protocol that allows smartphones to discover each other and form ad-hoc networks using their built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios. Read the Science Blueprint

  • 2. The ONLIFE app: The "browser" for the ONLIFE network. This is the simple application citizens and responders use to connect to a group and use emergency tools. Read the Development Blueprint

  • 3. The Plugin Framework: Small, crisis-specific tools that run inside Deckpack, such as an "SOS Broadcast" or a "Shared Map." This allows the platform to be adapted to any emergency. Read the Business Blueprint

Onlife Design: The User Experience

The user experience is designed to be simple and intuitive under extreme stress, based on three core concepts.

  • Groups: Temporary, ad-hoc networks formed by nearby devices. A Group is like a shared, decentralized computer that exists only where it's needed.
  • Plugins: The "software" that runs on the Group's shared computer, providing tools like secure messaging or resource finders.
  • Cards: The "files" created by users via Plugins. A Card could be a help request, a status update, or a warning message shared with the Group.

Read the Design Blueprint

Scenario 1: Cyberattack

A massive cyberattack causes a 10-hour internet and telecom blackout across Western Europe.

  • The Status Quo

    • Emergency services lose internal comms.
    • Citizens are cut off from news and banking.
    • Public transport halts.
    • Disinformation and panic spread via rumor.
    • Society grinds to a halt in silence.

  • ONLIFE is Active

    • Phones auto-connect, forming local mesh networks.
    • Governments broadcast verified alerts via the mesh.
    • Hospitals coordinate locally with ambulances.
    • Neighborhoods organize peer-to-peer support.
    • The attack fails to destabilize society.
Scenario 2: Earthquake

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes a major city. Cell towers are down, and infrastructure is crippled.

  • The Status Quo

    • First responders are blind, unsure where to go.
    • Trapped survivors cannot call for help.
    • Families are separated with no way to confirm safety.
    • Aid efforts are chaotic and uncoordinated.
    • Rumors of aftershocks or dam breaks cause panic.

  • ONLIFE is Active

    • Survivor clusters automatically form local networks.
    • An "I'm Safe / Need Help" plugin creates a live rescue map for responders entering the area.
    • The Red Cross broadcasts authenticated shelter locations and safety info that spreads through the mesh.
    • Volunteer teams use a shared map plugin to coordinate search grids.
    • Chaos is replaced with coordinated, community-driven response.
Onlife Ecosystem Diagram

This diagram shows how citizens, responders, and the core technology work together.

graph TD
    subgraph "Human Layer"
        C(Citizens)
        FR(First Responders)
    end

    subgraph "Application Layer"
        A[Onlife App]
        P[Plugins: SOS, Map, etc.]
        Cards(Cards: Messages, Alerts)
    end

    subgraph "Protocol Layer"
        OMP[ONLIFE Mesh Protocol]
    end

    subgraph "Hardware Layer"
        HW(Smartphones: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth)
    end

    C -- uses --> A
    FR -- uses --> A
    A -- runs --> P
    P -- creates --> Cards
    A -- communicates via --> OMP
    OMP -- runs on --> HW

2. The Why: Our Groundings

This is the evidence that we are building something the world genuinely needs.

  • SDG Grounding

    We directly address UN goals for resilient, just, and sustainable societies.

    SDG 9 SDG 11 SDG 16 SDG 13

    To Exec Summary

  • Scientific Grounding

    Our technology is validated by years of rigorous research and development.

    • Protocol Stress Test: 75+ Node Mesh Proven
    • R&D Foundation: 10+ Years

    To Science Blueprint

  • Democratic Grounding

    Our mission must be validated by a growing community of co-owners and supporters.

    See our live progress on key validation metrics below.

    To Science Blueprint

  • The Urgency

    With 10,000+ cyberattacks on EU critical infrastructure annually and zero resilient communication tools for citizens, ONLIFE fills a critical gap in our collective safety.

    To Science Blueprint

Smartup Zero health index

Here we track our progress towards meeting the community validation targets for the current phase.

At a Glance

This dashboard provides a transparent, weekly-updated view into the core health of our Smartup. It tracks our progress towards our mission, the vitality of our community, and the sustainability $

  • Mission Health (SDG Impact)

    Our progress towards real-world impact and partnerships.

    • Status: Seeking Pilot Partners
    • Next Goal: Secure first NGO trial

  • Economic Health (Sustainability)

    The financial and operational engine of our Smartup.

    • Treasury Runway: 8 Months
    • Tasks Completed (30d): 15

Democratic & Social Vitality

These metrics show the health of our community and governance. Community Ownership: 23 / 500

4.6% Complete

Validation Funding: €4,600 / €50,000

9.2% Complete

Voter Turnout (Last Major Vote)

72%

New Contributor Activation

90% Onboarded

OSBP Progress

Here we track the completion status of all official blueprints that form our business plan.

Science Blueprint

85% Complete

Design Blueprint

40% Complete

Development Blueprint

30% Complete

Business Blueprint

50% Complete

Operational Blueprint

60% Complete

Media Blueprint

20% Complete

3. The How: Operations & Governance

A live view into the project's engine room.

  • Project Status: Validation Phase

    We are focused on validating our model and mission.

    graph TD
    A["Phase 0: Validation"] --> B["Phase 1: Design"];
    B --> C["Phase 2: Production"];
    C --> D["Phase 3: Organization"];
    style A fill:#00bfa5,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    Key Milestones Pending: - [ ] 50 owner threshold - [ ] €50,000 crowdfunding target

  • Upcoming Decisions

    Key proposals currently in the pipeline for community vote.

    Date Topic Status
    Feb 1 Approve February Budget Proposal Draft
    Feb 15 Ratify ONLIFE Tech Arch. In Discussion
    Apr 1 Vote to Enter Design Phase Requirements Pending

  • Next Public Meeting

    All Owners Welcome!

    Date: Monday, Feb 3, 2025
    Time: 19:00 CET (18:00 UTC)
    Where: #1_general_forum
    Agenda: Treasury update, Team reports, Q&A

4. The Who: Our Community Vitals

The people and partners bringing Smartup Zero to life.

5. The Rules of Engagement

How to participate and make your voice heard.

  • How Decisions Work

    • Major Votes: 66% required
    • Standard Votes: 50% required
    • Quorum: 40% participation
    • Voting Power: 1 owner = 1 vote

  • Recent Decisions Log

    July 2025 Votes

    • July 15: Approved Matrix as primary comms platform (21-2)
    • July 18: Elected interim Leadership Team (unanimous)
    • July 22: Approved 5000 SC for infrastructure (19-3-1)

  • New Owner? Start Here!

    1. Verify your ownership in the Book of Owners.
    2. Join the #1_general_forum on Matrix.
    3. Introduce yourself.
    4. Attend the next weekly meeting.

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you. Whether you are interested in contributing, forming a partnership, or have a question about the project, please use the form below. Our team monitors submissions and will get back to you shortly.