Coalition Service Entity
Status: Draft v0.1 (November 2025) Part of: Free Association Coalition Framework
Definition
A Coalition Service Entity provides Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) / Digital Public Goods (DPGs) and operational support enabling coalition members to implement voluntary coordination through freely-associating cooperation.
Core Commitments
Entities self-identifying as Coalition Service Entities commit to:
Sovereignty & Interoperability:
Members retain full control over data, recognitions, priorities
All core DPIs/DPGs use open standards, formats, protocols
Supports diverse implementations, self-hosting, member-run alternatives
Forkable and community-contributable
Automation of Cooperation:
Tools enable automated derivation and allocation from network data
Reduces transaction costs and coordination overhead
Facilitates publishing, deriving, recognizing, allocating
Services Provided
Technical Infrastructure (DPI/DPG Development):
Publishing tools (data formats, validation, identity, subscription)
Derivation systems (recognition engines, allocation algorithms, aggregation)
Allocation platforms (automated distribution, resource matching, transparency)
Implementation Support:
Documentation, integration assistance, code libraries, testing environments
Member onboarding, training, peer learning facilitation
Coordination & Research:
Communication channels, assembly logistics, knowledge management
Protocol refinement, network analysis, pilot design support
Funding Models
Coalition Service Entities may use:
Coalition Allocation — automated allocation through Free Association mechanics based on network recognition
Grants — foundation, government, or institutional funding for DPI/DPG development
Service Fees — free core DPIs/DPGs; optional premium features
Hybrid — combination of above
Self-Identification
Entities may self-identify as Coalition Service Entities by:
Publishing commitment to core principles
Declaring services provided
Making DPIs/DPGs available to coalition members
Accepting recognition-based accountability
Multiple Service Entities are supported for resilience, innovation, specialization, and member sovereignty.
Contact
Service Entity concept: [email protected] Service needs & DPI/DPG requests: [email protected]
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