THE OBSERVATORY
Site Progress Announcement System
Located at the Top of the Alexandrian Library Cathedral
CONCEPT
The Problem You’re Solving: “I HATE it when a roadway system is being worked on… and it drags on for YEARS with some improvements being made, but MAN, I would like an update on what is done and what is not and when it will be done.”
The Solution: A transparent, real-time progress dashboard showing:
- What’s being built
- Who’s building it
- How far along it is
- When it might be done
- How YOU can help
LOCATION IN ARCHITECTURE
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ 🔭 THE OBSERVATORY 🔭 │
│ (Top of the Cathedral) │
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│ "From here, you can see everything being built below." │
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│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ OVERALL PLATFORM PROGRESS │ │
│ │ [████████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 42% │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
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└───────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────┘
│
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ 📚 ALEXANDRIAN LIBRARY CATHEDRAL 📚 │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ IMMEDIATE REWARDS │ │ FUTURE REWARDS │ │
│ │ (Glass Case) │ │ (Glass Case) │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ 🟢 Active │ │ ⚫ Greyed │ │
│ │ [VOTE NOW] │ │ [Progress Bar] │ │
│ │ │ │ [Hire to Develop] │ │
│ └─────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ 📜 SACRED TEXTS SECTION 📜 │
│ (38 Innovations) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
THE OBSERVATORY INTERFACE
Main View
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ 🔭 THE OBSERVATORY ║
║ "See the future being built" ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ OVERALL PLATFORM PROGRESS ║
║ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ [████████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 42% │ ║
║ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
║ Last updated: 2 hours ago │ Next milestone: Shell 2 Launch ║
║ ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION ZONES ║
║ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ║
║ ║
║ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ 🔨 SHELL 1: CORE PLATFORM │ ║
║ │ [██████████████████████████████████████████████████████] 95% │ ║
║ │ │ ║
║ │ ✅ Auth System ─────────────────────────────────── COMPLETE │ ║
║ │ ✅ Credit Redemption ───────────────────────────── COMPLETE │ ║
║ │ ✅ Project Creation ────────────────────────────── COMPLETE │ ║
║ │ 🔄 Kickstarter Integration ─────────────────────── 80% │ ║
║ │ └─ Assigned to: Founder │ ETA: Nov 27 │ ║
║ │ ⏳ Payment Processing ──────────────────────────── PENDING │ ║
║ │ └─ [Fund This: $500] [Sign On to Help] │ ║
║ │ │ ║
║ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
║ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ 🏗️ SHELL 2: ECONOMY │ ║
║ │ [████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 25% │ ║
║ │ │ ║
║ │ ✅ Medallion Database Schema ───────────────────── COMPLETE │ ║
║ │ 🔄 Blockchain Integration ──────────────────────── 60% │ ║
║ │ └─ Assigned to: Founder │ Contract deployed │ ║
║ │ ⏳ Ranked-Choice Commitment ────────────────────── NOT STARTED │ ║
║ │ └─ [Fund This: $2,000] [Sign On to Help] │ ║
║ │ ⏳ Vouch Pledges ───────────────────────────────── NOT STARTED │ ║
║ │ └─ [Fund This: $1,500] [Sign On to Help] │ ║
║ │ ⏳ Reputation System ───────────────────────────── NOT STARTED │ ║
║ │ └─ [Fund This: $3,000] [Sign On to Help] │ ║
║ │ │ ║
║ │ 📅 Target: Q1 2025 │ Budget Gap: $6,500 │ ║
║ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
║ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ 🛡️ SHELL 3: GUILDS │ ║
║ │ [████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 8% │ ║
║ │ │ ║
║ │ 🔄 Guild Database Schema ───────────────────────── 50% │ ║
║ │ ⏳ Skills & Verification ───────────────────────── NOT STARTED │ ║
║ │ ⏳ Ghost World System ──────────────────────────── NOT STARTED │ ║
║ │ ⏳ Project Modules ─────────────────────────────── NOT STARTED │ ║
║ │ ⏳ 3-Tier IP Control ───────────────────────────── NOT STARTED │ ║
║ │ │ ║
║ │ 📅 Target: Q2 2025 │ [View Full Breakdown] │ ║
║ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
║ [View All Shells] [View Timeline] [Subscribe to Updates] ║
║ ║
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FEATURE DETAIL VIEW
When user clicks on a specific feature:
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ ← Back to Observatory ║
║ ║
║ 🔄 KICKSTARTER INTEGRATION ║
║ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ║
║ ║
║ Progress: [████████████████████████████████████████░░░░░░░] 80% ║
║ ║
║ STATUS: IN PROGRESS ║
║ ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ 📋 WHAT THIS FEATURE DOES: ║
║ Connects Kickstarter campaigns to the Liana Banyan platform, ║
║ allowing backers to claim rewards and receive QR codes. ║
║ ║
║ 🎯 CURRENT MILESTONE: ║
║ Claim form and QR generation system ║
║ ║
║ 👷 WHO'S WORKING ON IT: ║
║ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ 👤 Jonathan Jones (Founder) │ ║
║ │ Role: Lead Developer │ ║
║ │ Status: Active │ ║
║ │ Last activity: 2 hours ago │ ║
║ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
║ 📅 TIMELINE: ║
║ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ Nov 20 ──●── Started │ ║
║ │ Nov 24 ──●── Campaign page created │ ║
║ │ Nov 26 ──●── Bank verified, payment source added │ ║
║ │ Nov 27 ──○── Expected: Video uploaded, submitted for review │ ║
║ │ Nov 29 ──○── Expected: Approved and live │ ║
║ │ Dec 05 ──○── Expected: Claim form operational │ ║
║ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
║ 📊 THIS MONTH'S PROGRESS: ║
║ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ Week 1: Campaign structure defined ✅ │ ║
║ │ Week 2: Reward tiers created ✅ │ ║
║ │ Week 3: Bank/payment verification ✅ │ ║
║ │ Week 4: Video production + submission 🔄 IN PROGRESS │ ║
║ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
║ 🤝 HOW YOU CAN HELP: ║
║ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ │ ║
║ │ [Sign On as Video Editor] - 0.5% equity + 1% revenue │ ║
║ │ [Sign On as QA Tester] - 200 MARKS │ ║
║ │ [Fund This Feature] - Take 5% ownership stake │ ║
║ │ [Subscribe to Updates] - Get notified on progress │ ║
║ │ │ ║
║ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
║ 💬 RECENT UPDATES: ║
║ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ║
║ │ Nov 26, 4:30 PM - "Al at 80%, video rendering" │ ║
║ │ Nov 26, 11:11 AM - "Patent filed! 63/925,672" │ ║
║ │ Nov 26, 9:00 AM - "EIN obtained: 41-2797446" │ ║
║ │ Nov 25, 8:00 PM - "Bank verification submitted" │ ║
║ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ║
║ ║
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ACTION BUTTONS
“Sign On to Help”
Opens position application:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SIGN ON TO HELP: Kickstarter Integration │
│ │
│ Open Positions: │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 🎬 Video Editor │ │
│ │ Compensation: 0.5% equity + 1% revenue share │ │
│ │ Time: ~10-20 hours │ │
│ │ Skills needed: Video editing, motion graphics │ │
│ │ [Apply with Portfolio] │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 🧪 QA Tester │ │
│ │ Compensation: 200 MARKS │ │
│ │ Time: ~5 hours │ │
│ │ Skills needed: Attention to detail, documentation │ │
│ │ [Apply Now] │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ Don't see your skill? [Propose a Role] │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
“Fund This to Take Ownership”
Opens funding modal:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ FUND THIS FEATURE │
│ Kickstarter Integration - Claim Form System │
│ │
│ Funding Goal: $2,000 │
│ Raised: $0 │
│ [░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 0% │
│ │
│ Your Contribution: │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ $100 → 5% stake in this feature's revenue │ │
│ │ $250 → 12.5% stake in this feature's revenue │ │
│ │ $500 → 25% stake in this feature's revenue │ │
│ │ $1000 → 50% stake in this feature's revenue │ │
│ │ $2000 → 100% stake (become feature owner) │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ Custom amount: $[________] │
│ │
│ ⚠️ Feature ownership entitles you to proportional revenue │
│ share from this specific feature's contribution to platform │
│ revenue, tracked via the Medallion system. │
│ │
│ [Fund Now] │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
STATUS INDICATORS
| Icon | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ | COMPLETE | Feature fully operational |
| 🔄 | IN PROGRESS | Someone actively working |
| ⏳ | PENDING | Queued, waiting for resources |
| ⚠️ | BLOCKED | Waiting on dependency |
| 🔴 | CRITICAL | Needs immediate attention |
| ⚫ | NOT STARTED | Future work |
PROGRESS CALCULATION
Overall Progress = Weighted Average of Shells
Shell 1 (Core) × 40% weight = contributes 40% to overall
Shell 2 (Economy) × 25% weight = contributes 25% to overall
Shell 3 (Guilds) × 20% weight = contributes 20% to overall
Shell 4 (Scale) × 15% weight = contributes 15% to overall
Shell Progress = Average of Features
Shell 1 Progress = (Auth 100% + Credits 100% + Projects 100% + KS 80% + Payment 0%) / 5
= 380% / 5 = 76%
Feature Progress = Milestone Completion
Each feature has defined milestones:
- Database schema: 20%
- Backend logic: 30%
- Frontend UI: 30%
- Testing: 10%
- Documentation: 10%
UPDATE MECHANISMS
Automatic Updates
- Git commits trigger progress updates
- Milestone completions auto-logged
- Time tracking from work sessions
Manual Updates
- Team members post status updates
- Blockers flagged manually
- ETA adjustments logged
Subscriber Notifications
- Email digest (daily/weekly options)
- In-app notifications
- RSS feed for public updates
PUBLIC VS MEMBER VIEW
Public View (Not Logged In)
- See overall progress
- See feature list and status
- See timeline
- Cannot see detailed work logs
- Cannot sign on to help
- Can subscribe to email updates
- Can see “Fund This” options
Member View (Logged In)
- Everything public sees, plus:
- Detailed work logs
- Who’s assigned to what
- Sign on to help
- Internal discussions
- Vote on priorities
Contributor View (Assigned to Feature)
- Everything member sees, plus:
- Edit progress
- Post updates
- Mark milestones complete
- Request help
DATABASE SCHEMA
-- Observatory feature tracking
CREATE TABLE observatory_features (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
shell_id INTEGER, -- 1, 2, 3, 4
name TEXT NOT NULL,
description TEXT,
status TEXT CHECK (status IN ('complete', 'in_progress', 'pending', 'blocked', 'not_started')),
progress_percent INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
funding_goal DECIMAL(10,2),
funding_raised DECIMAL(10,2) DEFAULT 0,
target_date DATE,
created_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT NOW(),
updated_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT NOW()
);
-- Feature milestones
CREATE TABLE observatory_milestones (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
feature_id UUID REFERENCES observatory_features(id),
name TEXT NOT NULL,
weight_percent INTEGER DEFAULT 20, -- contributes X% to feature progress
is_complete BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,
completed_at TIMESTAMPTZ,
completed_by UUID REFERENCES users(id)
);
-- Feature assignments
CREATE TABLE observatory_assignments (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
feature_id UUID REFERENCES observatory_features(id),
user_id UUID REFERENCES users(id),
role TEXT, -- 'lead', 'contributor', 'tester'
compensation_type TEXT, -- 'equity', 'marks', 'revenue_share', 'cash'
compensation_amount TEXT,
assigned_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT NOW(),
is_active BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE
);
-- Progress updates
CREATE TABLE observatory_updates (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
feature_id UUID REFERENCES observatory_features(id),
user_id UUID REFERENCES users(id),
update_text TEXT NOT NULL,
update_type TEXT CHECK (update_type IN ('progress', 'blocker', 'milestone', 'announcement')),
created_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT NOW()
);
-- Feature funding contributions
CREATE TABLE observatory_funding (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
feature_id UUID REFERENCES observatory_features(id),
user_id UUID REFERENCES users(id),
amount DECIMAL(10,2) NOT NULL,
stake_percent DECIMAL(5,2), -- ownership stake earned
contributed_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT NOW()
);
-- Update subscriptions
CREATE TABLE observatory_subscriptions (
id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
feature_id UUID REFERENCES observatory_features(id), -- NULL = all features
email TEXT, -- for non-members
user_id UUID REFERENCES users(id), -- for members
frequency TEXT CHECK (frequency IN ('instant', 'daily', 'weekly')),
created_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT NOW()
);
INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING SYSTEMS
Connects To:
Sacred Texts (38 Innovations)
- Each innovation can have Observatory features
- Patent progress tracked
- Funding tied to innovation ownership
Glass Case (Immediate/Future Rewards)
- Observatory shows WHY something is greyed out
- Links to “Help build this” from greyed items
Hire to Develop
- Observatory assignments = Hire to Develop positions
- Same compensation models (MARKS, equity, revenue share)
Medallion System
- Feature ownership tracked on-chain
- Funding contributions create medallion stakes
MARK Orders
- Work assignments create MARK orders
- Completion releases MARKS to contributors
LORE INTEGRATION
The Observatory sits at the highest point of the Alexandrian Library Cathedral. From here, visitors can see all construction happening below - the building of the platform itself.
“The Observatory was built first, so the architects could watch their work take shape. Now it serves all who wish to see the future being constructed, one brick at a time. And those who wish to lay bricks themselves may sign the Builder’s Ledger and join the work.”
SAMPLE DATA (Launch State)
Shell 1: Core Platform (95%)
- ✅ Authentication System (100%)
- ✅ Credit Redemption (100%)
- ✅ Project Creation (100%)
- 🔄 Kickstarter Integration (80%)
- ⏳ Payment Processing (0%)
Shell 2: Economy (25%)
- ✅ Medallion Database (100%)
- 🔄 Blockchain Integration (60%)
- ⚫ Ranked-Choice Commitment (0%)
- ⚫ Vouch Pledges (0%)
- ⚫ Reputation System (0%)
Shell 3: Guilds (8%)
- 🔄 Guild Database Schema (50%)
- ⚫ Skills & Verification (0%)
- ⚫ Ghost World (0%)
- ⚫ Project Modules (0%)
- ⚫ 3-Tier IP Control (0%)
Shell 4: Scale (0%)
- ⚫ HexIsle Integration (0%)
- ⚫ Manufacturing Nodes (0%)
- ⚫ Tribe System (0%)
- ⚫ RADAR Toolset (0%)
Document Information
Created: November 26, 2025 Purpose: Specification for The Observatory progress tracking system Location: Top of Alexandrian Library Cathedral Status: SPECIFICATION COMPLETE - Ready for implementation
“From The Observatory, you can see everything being built. And if you wish, you can help build it.”