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{{KidsIntro|An open call is an invitation that says 'come help us!' to anyone with good ideas. This page explains how people can join in and build WikiDeal together.}}
{{KidsIntro|An open call is an invitation that says 'come help us!' to anyone with good ideas. This page explains how people can join in and build WikiDeal together.}}
{{ExpertIntro|Open calls are organised in waves, each with global platform calls and marketplace calls. Wave 1 gathers four early-bird calls (URL structure, graphic charter, funding ecosystem, plus a marketplace tutorial), offering cash plus Rewards (no guarantee*). Wave 2 gathers draft calls still under discussion. Evaluation combines a public vote with an expert panel; AI transparency disclosure is mandatory.}}
{{ExpertIntro|Open calls are organised in waves, each with global platform calls and marketplace calls. Wave 1 gathers four early-bird calls (URL structure, graphic charter, funding ecosystem, plus a marketplace tutorial), offering cash plus Rewards (no guarantee*). Wave 2 gathers draft calls still under discussion. Evaluation combines a public vote with an expert panel; AI transparency disclosure is mandatory.}}
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<div style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; font-size:1.1em; margin-bottom:10px;">📋 Table of Contents / Chapters</div>
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* [[#gift-economy|Gift Economy and Participation]]
* [[#gift-economy|Gift Economy and Participation]]
* [[#governance-and-lifecycle|Open Call Governance and Lifecycle (Roles & Phases)]]
* [[#governance-and-lifecycle|Open Call Governance and Lifecycle]]
* [[#wave-1|Wave 1: The pilot experience calls (Active)]]
* [[#waves|Open call waves]]
* [[#wave-2|Wave 2: Calls still under discussion (Drafts)]]
* [[#spirit|The spirit of these calls]]
* [[#rules-of-the-game|Open call rules and procedures in brief]]
* [[#at-a-glance|Open Call at a Glance]]
* [[#at-a-glance|Open Call at a Glance]]
* [[#what-can-be-proposed|What Can Be Proposed & How to Propose]]
* [[#what-can-be-proposed|What Can Be Proposed]]
* [[#evaluation-and-rewards|Evaluation and Rewards]]
* [[#evaluation-and-rewards|Evaluation and Rewards]]
* [[#founder-message|Message from the Founder]]
* [[#maturity-score|Maturity Score & Open Call Allocation]]
* [[#maturity-score|Maturity Score & Open Call Allocation]]
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* [[#state-of-the-art|State of the art]]
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# '''Operations & Standby''': After the final evaluation, the idea enters the operational phase (with regular follow-ups). The Chairperson and the Commission are ''not dissolved'': they go on standby. Just like Wikipedia articles remain open for debate, these experts serve as guardians of the concept. They can be reactivated years later to study new ideas or significant changes. The Chairperson role can be handed over to a successor if both the Commission and Steering Committee agree.
# '''Operations & Standby''': After the final evaluation, the idea enters the operational phase (with regular follow-ups). The Chairperson and the Commission are ''not dissolved'': they go on standby. Just like Wikipedia articles remain open for debate, these experts serve as guardians of the concept. They can be reactivated years later to study new ideas or significant changes. The Chairperson role can be handed over to a successor if both the Commission and Steering Committee agree.


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== Open call waves ==
== Open call waves ==
Open calls are organised in '''waves''', and each wave has '''two parts''': the calls that concern '''WikiDeal as a global platform''' (structure, identity, management), and the calls that concern '''specific marketplaces'''. Wave 1 gathers the four '''early bird''' calls, the pilot experience calls, also called open calls '''for pioneers''': they are launched before the steering committee is formed, and they are especially open to Wiki experts (experts in Wiki design and use). Their informal launch is planned for '''21 July 2026''', the opening day of [https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania Wikimania 2026] in Paris, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of Wikipedia. Wave 2 gathers draft calls that are still under discussion: they are listed below, and the list itself is intended to evolve.
Open calls are organised in '''waves''', and each wave has '''two parts''': the calls that concern '''WikiDeal as a global platform''' (structure, identity, management), and the calls that concern '''specific marketplaces'''. Wave 1 gathers the four '''early bird''' calls, the pilot experience calls, also called open calls '''for pioneers''': they are launched before the steering committee is formed, and they are especially open to Wiki experts (experts in Wiki design and use). Their informal launch is planned for '''21 July 2026''', the opening day of [https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania Wikimania 2026] in Paris, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of Wikipedia. Wave 2 gathers draft calls that are still under discussion: they are listed below, and the list itself is intended to evolve.
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=== The philosophy of Specific Marketplace calls ===
While some calls improve the global WikiDeal platform, '''Specific Marketplaces''' calls aim to solve precise research questions that fluidify, unblock, and improve a given market.
* '''Example 1 (Transport):''' How do we handle recurring rides? If a driver takes a user to the hospital once, and they agree on a weekly ride, the platform fee for those recurring rides must drop significantly. Otherwise, they will bypass the platform, breaking the trust loop. A call could ask: What defines a recurring ride? What is the lower fee percentage? Does it decrease progressively? What are the compensation, control, and debate measures if rules are broken? This is a typical research question meant to unblock a market.
* '''Example 2 (Small Loans):''' The current [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:Tutorial-Small-Loans|Spectacular tutorial on small loans]] call addresses a concrete need: resolving the loss of trust within families. The video acts as an "unblocker". The intention is to create a climate where people aren't tricked when lending without a guarantee, and aren't afraid to lend, thus reducing mistrust and risks. The conceptual element is the key; the practical implementation (the video itself) follows naturally.


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Open Call proposals fall into two categories. '''Improvement proposals''' take the current Prototype 1 model as a given and propose enhancements: a better formula for distributing [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] (no guarantee*), a new mechanism for onboarding [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups|User Groups]], an improved arbitration process. '''Substitution proposals''' challenge one or more elements of Prototype 1 and propose replacements: an alternative [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|bonding curve]] formula, a different governance structure, a new approach to Commission calculation. Proposals that entirely abandon the WikiDeal model are out of scope; the Open Calls are about improving and diversifying, not about starting over.
Open Call proposals fall into two categories. '''Improvement proposals''' take the current Prototype 1 model as a given and propose enhancements: a better formula for distributing [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] (no guarantee*), a new mechanism for onboarding [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups|User Groups]], an improved arbitration process. '''Substitution proposals''' challenge one or more elements of Prototype 1 and propose replacements: an alternative [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Bonding Curve|bonding curve]] formula, a different governance structure, a new approach to Commission calculation. Proposals that entirely abandon the WikiDeal model are out of scope; the Open Calls are about improving and diversifying, not about starting over.
=== Theory vs. Practice: Concept and Implementation ===
In both Improvement and Substitution proposals, it is crucial to distinguish between the '''theory''' (answering "how to do it?") and the '''practice''' (operationalizing the idea into a functional result).
* A proposal can bring just the theory, just the practice, or both.
* '''Example 1 (Software):''' The person formalizing an algorithm (theory) and the developer writing the code (practice) might be two different people. They can submit a joint proposal or help each other across different proposals.
* '''Example 2 (Design):''' The same person might propose a logo concept (theory) and also deliver its variations: black and white, with or without a slogan (practice).
The ultimate goal of Open Calls is to stimulate the transformation of ideas into realistic, implementable results. Ideas are fully recognized when they are not only brilliant but also '''realizable''' within acceptable constraints of time, budget, and skills.
During the evaluation, the Commission assesses the '''degree of completeness''' (degré de finitude) of a proposal. Is it fully mature, or does it need further refinement? Participants can work alone, form groups, or combine their strengths (e.g., one group brings an unfinished idea, another brings the skills to finalize and implement it) and share the reward. Depending on the call, the expectations may range from a simple concept to a fully operational deployment, covering all or part of the typical CDIEM cycle (Conception, Design, Implementation, Evaluation, Maintenance).


A valid proposal must specify: the exact change proposed; the costs of implementing it; the expected benefits and the evidence base for those expectations; compatibility with the membership-based entry system (memberships must remain in all proposals); the proposer's own capacity to contribute to implementation; and the full AI transparency disclosure if any AI tools were used. Proposals lacking these elements are returned for completion before formal evaluation.
A valid proposal must specify: the exact change proposed; the costs of implementing it; the expected benefits and the evidence base for those expectations; compatibility with the membership-based entry system (memberships must remain in all proposals); the proposer's own capacity to contribute to implementation; and the full AI transparency disclosure if any AI tools were used. Proposals lacking these elements are returned for completion before formal evaluation.
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Each periodic evaluation combines a public vote (accessible to all WikiDeal membership holders) with a structured expert panel review. The expert panel includes platform cooperative specialists, legal scholars, economists familiar with commons governance, and at least one representative from the Living Labs research community. The panel's role is not to override the public vote but to ensure that winning proposals are technically feasible and legally compliant.
Each periodic evaluation combines a public vote (accessible to all WikiDeal membership holders) with a structured expert panel review. The expert panel includes platform cooperative specialists, legal scholars, economists familiar with commons governance, and at least one representative from the Living Labs research community. The panel's role is not to override the public vote but to ensure that winning proposals are technically feasible and legally compliant.


Rewards can combine several complementary forms: direct cash payments, [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] (no guarantee*), which represent a conditional claim on future subscription revenue, and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens|Karma tokens]], which can be exchanged for services within the WikiDeal ecosystem. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] for the full picture. Winning proposals in an evaluation cycle are intended to share a prize pool of '''CHF 10,000 in cash''' and '''1,000,000 WikiDeal memberships'''. There may be multiple winners in a cycle, a main prize and a complementary prize, to recognise proposals that work well together. The Open Calls are designed to remain genuinely community-driven, with evaluation guided by public vote and independent expert review.
Rewards can combine several complementary forms: direct cash payments, [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] (no guarantee*), which represent a conditional claim on future subscription revenue, and [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Karma-Tokens|Karma tokens]], which can be exchanged for services within the WikiDeal ecosystem. See [[Gov/en/Portal:Economy/Rewards|Rewards]] for the full picture. For each call, a specific prize is attributed depending on the available funds, the importance, the urgency, and the complexity of the challenge. There may be multiple winners in a cycle, a main prize and a complementary prize, to recognise proposals that work well together. The Open Calls are designed to remain genuinely community-driven, with evaluation guided by public vote and independent expert review.


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== Message from the Founder ==
''"WikiDeal Prototype 1 represents a first hypothesis, built on decades of experience in digital commons, platform cooperativism, and internet governance. It is not a finished product, but a solid starting point, deliberately open to collective improvement. The model is grounded in what we know works: free licensing, community governance, at-cost Commissions, and transparent algorithms. I look forward to seeing the community improve on every aspect of it, and I welcome proposals that challenge any element of the current design."''


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== Maturity Score & Open Call Allocation ==
== Maturity Score & Open Call Allocation ==
Open Call resources are not distributed equally across all use cases. Each WikiDeal marketplace portal carries a '''Maturity Score''' (1 to 5 stars) based on 7 indicators: number of active users, dissatisfaction rate, improvement proposals received, urgency of open bugs, deployment breadth, interconnection with other tools, and usage trajectory.
Maturity Scores are specifically designed to evaluate the communities managing the different topics, known as '''[[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:User Groups|User Groups]]'''. Open Call resources are allocated based on these scores: the higher a User Group's Maturity Score, the fewer Open Call resources it receives, because mature communities are largely self-sustaining. Conversely, early-stage groups receive maximum Open Call attention and rewards to help them grow.


The higher a portal's Maturity Score, the fewer Open Call resources it receives, because mature portals are largely self-sustaining. Conversely, early-stage portals receive maximum Open Call attention and rewards. This mechanism prevents resources from concentrating in already-successful use cases.
=== Commissions as Incubators for User Groups ===
In the WikiDeal ecosystem, Open Calls and their Commissions often act as incubators (or "antichambres") for potential future User Groups. The lifecycle naturally flows from a temporary call to a permanent community:
# '''Incubation:''' A subject begins with an Open Call, incubating a first concept.
# '''First Maturity:''' The resulting hypothesis is tested and reaches a first level of maturity.
# '''Updates & Commits:''' The community suggests improvements and updates based on the initial results.
# '''Transformation:''' As the subject requires ongoing attention, autonomy, and regular voting on updates (commits), the human Commission progressively transforms into an autonomous User Group (which may or may not adopt a formal legal structure).


Maturity scores are reviewed quarterly by the Living Lab team and displayed in each use case's infobox. Community members may challenge scores through documented counter-evidence submitted via Open Call.
Not all Open Calls become User Groups. For example, a Commission tasked with designing a logo might see very little activity once the logo is adopted. It would not need to become an active User Group. Conversely, a Commission establishing the rules for a complex marketplace (like transportation or babysitting) will face ongoing important questions, regular updates, and require partial autonomy. These are the commissions that mature into strong User Groups.
 
Maturity scores are reviewed quarterly by the Living Lab team and displayed in each User Group's infobox.


📊 '''Full methodology:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/User-Group-Maturity|User Group Maturity Assessment]]: the 7 indicators, composite scoring, and allocation table. See also [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Maturity Score|Maturity Score (innovation page)]].
📊 '''Full methodology:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/User-Group-Maturity|User Group Maturity Assessment]]: the 7 indicators, composite scoring, and allocation table. See also [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Maturity Score|Maturity Score (innovation page)]].
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== State of the art ==
Open Calls apply a well-documented family of methods: open innovation, crowdsourcing and user-driven innovation. The works below are the reference literature that inspires this mechanism.
* Henry Chesbrough (2003), ''Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology'', Harvard Business School Press: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_innovation open innovation on Wikipedia] · [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Chesbrough Henry Chesbrough].
* Jeff Howe (2006), ''The Rise of Crowdsourcing'', Wired, 14(6): [https://www.wired.com/2006/06/crowds/ original article] · [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowdsourcing crowdsourcing on Wikipedia].
* Eric von Hippel (2005), ''Democratizing Innovation'', MIT Press: [https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/2333.001.0001 doi:10.7551/mitpress/2333.001.0001] · [https://web.mit.edu/evhippel/www/democ1.htm free full text] · [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_von_Hippel author page on Wikipedia].
* James Surowiecki (2004), ''The Wisdom of Crowds'', Doubleday: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wisdom_of_Crowds book page on Wikipedia].
* Kevin J. Boudreau and Karim R. Lakhani (2013), ''Using the Crowd as an Innovation Partner'', Harvard Business Review, 91(4): [https://hbr.org/2013/04/using-the-crowd-as-an-innovation-partner article page].


'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:FAQ|Open Call FAQ]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:Meta/Prototype-1-Deliverables|Prototype 1 Deliverables]] · [[:Category:Deliverables|Deliverables]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/User-Group-Maturity|User Group Maturity Assessment]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Main|All innovations]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance|Governance]]
'''See also:''' [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Open-Calls:FAQ|Open Call FAQ]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:Meta/Prototype-1-Deliverables|Prototype 1 Deliverables]] · [[:Category:Deliverables|Deliverables]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/User-Group-Maturity|User Group Maturity Assessment]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Main|All innovations]] · [[Gov/en/Portal:Institutions/Governance|Governance]]
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