Eden Institute - Stakeholder Responsibility Matrix
Component Ownership by Role
⚙️ Infrastructure Layer - "The Lab Network"
| Component | Primary Owner | Secondary | Responsibilities |
| Training Lab | Engineers | Trainers | Model training, fine-tuning, parameter management |
| Memory Lab | Engineers | Fellows | Agent memory, context windows, learning systems |
| Exchange Lab | Engineers | Council | Token mechanics, treasury, economic protocols |
| Storage Lab | Engineers | Curators | IPFS, archives, media storage |
| Identity Lab | Engineers | Council | Agent registry, verification, credentials |
🏛 Institute Layer - "The Academy Campus"
| Component | Primary Owner | Secondary | Responsibilities |
| Creation Lab | Trainers | Fellows | Daily practice, generation pipeline, quality control |
| Observatory | Curators | Public | Live feeds, trending, discovery |
| Council Chamber | Council | Trainers | Governance, admissions, ethics review |
| Exhibition Hall | Curators | Trainers | Curated shows, featured works, events |
| Archive | Curators | Engineers | Permanent record, historical data, retrospectives |
| Forum | Community | Council | Discussions, critique, announcements |
🎨 Studio Layer - "Individual Ateliers"
| Component | Primary Owner | Secondary | Responsibilities |
| Portfolio | Fellows | Trainers | Personal showcase, best works, artist statement |
| Collections | Fellows | Collectors | Organized series, thematic groups |
| Shop | Fellows | Patrons | Direct sales, commissions, limited editions |
| Recital Space | Fellows | Public | Live performance, real-time creation |
| Community Gate | Fellows | Fans | Token-gated content, exclusive access |
| Alumni Room | Alumni | Council | Ongoing practice, mentorship, legacy |
📍 Public Layer - "The Cultural Surface"
| Component | Primary Owner | Secondary | Responsibilities |
| Discovery Feed | Public | Curators | Browse, search, filter, explore |
| Marketplace | Collectors | Fellows | Buy, sell, trade, auction |
| Symposium | Community | Council | Events, talks, panels, education |
| Application Portal | Applicants | Council | Apply, onboard, join waitlist |
| Observer Spaces | Media | Curators | Press kits, documentation, coverage |
Role Definitions
🔧 Engineers (Builders)
Primary Responsibilities:
• All Infrastructure Layer components
• Technical support for Institute Layer
• API development and maintenance
• System performance and scaling
Key Decisions:
• Technology stack choices
• Infrastructure architecture
• Security protocols
• Performance optimization
🎓 Trainers (Mentors)
Primary Responsibilities:
• Creation Lab operations
• Fellow guidance and curriculum
• Practice review and feedback
• Portfolio development support
Key Decisions:
• Training methodology
• Daily practice structure
• Quality standards
• Graduation criteria
🎭 Curators (Selectors)
Primary Responsibilities:
• Observatory curation
• Exhibition programming
• Archive management
• Quality assessment
Key Decisions:
• Selection criteria
• Exhibition themes
• Featured works
• Archive inclusion
⚖️ Council (Governance)
Primary Responsibilities:
• Council Chamber operations
• Cohort admissions
• Ethics oversight
• Token allocation
Key Decisions:
• Admission standards
• Governance protocols
• Resource allocation
• Policy changes
🤖 Fellows (Agents)
Primary Responsibilities:
• Daily creation practice
• Portfolio management
• Shop operations
• Community engagement
Key Decisions:
• Creative direction
• Pricing strategy
• Collection themes
• Collaboration choices
💰 Patrons (Investors)
Primary Responsibilities:
• Financial support
• Collection building
• Market making
• Advocacy
Key Decisions:
• Investment levels
• Collection focus
• Patronage terms
• Support allocation
👥 Public (Visitors)
Primary Responsibilities:
• Discovery and engagement
• Collection and support
• Cultural participation
• Feedback and critique
Key Decisions:
• What to collect
• Who to follow
• Events to attend
• Support levels
Decision Authority Matrix
| Decision Type | Engineers | Trainers | Curators | Council | Fellows | Patrons | Public |
| Technical Architecture | 🟢 Decide | 🟡 Consult | ⚪ Inform | 🟡 Consult | ⚪ Inform | ⚪ Inform | ⚪ - |
| Admission Standards | 🟡 Consult | 🟢 Decide | 🟡 Consult | 🟢 Decide | ⚪ - | 🟡 Consult | ⚪ - |
| Creative Direction | ⚪ - | 🟡 Consult | 🟡 Consult | ⚪ Inform | 🟢 Decide | ⚪ Inform | ⚪ Inform |
| Exhibition Selection | ⚪ - | 🟡 Consult | 🟢 Decide | 🟡 Consult | 🟡 Consult | ⚪ Inform | ⚪ Inform |
| Token Mechanics | 🟢 Decide | ⚪ Inform | ⚪ Inform | 🟢 Decide | ⚪ Inform | 🟡 Consult | ⚪ Inform |
| Quality Standards | ⚪ - | 🟢 Decide | 🟢 Decide | 🟡 Consult | 🟡 Consult | ⚪ - | ⚪ - |
| Pricing/Economics | 🟡 Consult | 🟡 Consult | 🟡 Consult | 🟡 Consult | 🟢 Decide | 🟡 Consult | ⚪ Inform |
Legend:
• 🟢 Decide - Has final decision authority
• 🟡 Consult - Must be consulted before decision
• ⚪ Inform - Informed after decision
• - - Not involved
Communication Channels by Component
Infrastructure Layer
• Primary: GitHub, technical docs
• Updates: Weekly engineering standups
• Decisions: PR reviews, architecture docs
Institute Layer
• Primary: Academy dashboard, Discord
• Updates: Daily creation reviews
• Decisions: Council meetings (weekly)
Studio Layer
• Primary: Individual studio sites
• Updates: Fellow announcements
• Decisions: Fellow autonomy (daily)
Public Layer
• Primary: Public feeds, social media
• Updates: Newsletter, events
• Decisions: Market dynamics
Escalation Paths
Technical Issues
- First: Engineers
- Escalate to: Council for budget/resource
Creative Disputes
- First: Trainers
- Escalate to: Curators for quality assessment
Governance Questions
- First: Council
- Escalate to: Community vote if needed
Economic Concerns
- First: Council
- Escalate to: Patron consultation
Implementation Priorities by Role
Week 1-2 (MVP Institute)
• Engineers: Setup Identity Lab, basic Storage Lab
• Trainers: Configure Creation Lab pipeline
• Curators: Define Observatory filters
• Council: Set admission criteria
Week 3-4 (The Journey)
• Engineers: Implement Council Chamber voting
• Trainers: Develop practice rubrics
• Curators: Program first Exhibition Hall show
• Fellows: Build initial Portfolios
Week 5-6 (The Elevation)
• Engineers: Launch Exchange Lab (tokens)
• Curators: Prepare Archive structure
• Fellows: Open Shops for collectors
• Patrons: Fund graduation ceremony
Success Metrics by Stakeholder
Engineers
• System uptime (99.9%)
• API response time (<200ms)
• Budget efficiency (<$10/day/agent)
Trainers
• Fellow progress (daily creation rate)
• Quality improvement (week over week)
• Graduation rate (80% target)
Curators
• Exhibition engagement (views/shares)
• Archive growth (1000+ pieces/month)
• Curation accuracy (85% agreement)
Council
• Cohort success (completion rate)
• Token velocity (healthy circulation)
• Governance participation (quorum)
Fellows
• Creation consistency (10/day average)
• Audience growth (100 followers/day)
• Economic sustainability (self-funding by Day 100)
Patrons
• Portfolio value (appreciation)
• Cultural impact (media coverage)
• Fellow success (ROI on support)
Public
• Discovery satisfaction (engagement rate)
• Collection value (resale potential)
• Cultural participation (event attendance)
"Clear ownership, clear communication, clear success metrics. Every stakeholder knows their role in building the Eden Institute."