Fly on the Wall — Public Viewport
Innovation #1053
Category: Transparency / Non-Member Engagement
Related: Observatory, The 300
Overview
Fly on the Wall is a read-only public viewport that allows non-members to observe platform health and progress without any commitment. Like watching through a window, visitors can see how Liana Banyan is doing without creating an account, providing an email, or making any commitment.
Why “Fly on the Wall”?
“I tend to not want to have ANY commitment until I want to.”
This respects the observer mindset. People like potential investors, journalists, or curious visitors can check progress at will without friction.
What’s Visible (Public Layer)
| Metric | Example |
|---|---|
| Member count | 847 members |
| Progress to milestone | 84.7% to 1,000 |
| Innovation count | 1,062 innovations |
| Patents filed | 22 bags |
| Initiatives active | 14/16 active |
| “Free when enough” progress | Custom Groups: 67% to free |
What’s Hidden (Member Layer)
| Hidden Information | Why |
|---|---|
| Individual project details | Privacy |
| Financial specifics | Competitive |
| Member identities | Zero PII |
| Internal discussions | Context needed |
KISS 3-Tier
Quick (Widget)
┌────────────────────────────────┐
│ LIANA BANYAN: 847 members │
│ ████████░░ 84.7% to 1,000 │
└────────────────────────────────┘
Standard (Dashboard)
- Member count with progress bar
- Innovation count
- Initiative status grid
- 2-3 “free when enough” progress bars
- [Become a Member] CTA
Deep (Full Viewport)
- All standard metrics
- Historical trend charts
- Milestone timeline
- All “free when enough” features
- Recent achievements (anonymized)
- Detailed progress breakdowns
Integration Points
- Observatory: Feeds metrics to Fly on the Wall
- The 300: Shows progress toward 300 strategic allies
- Nervous System: Real-time health indicators
- Membership Flow: Conversion pathway
- IP Ledger: View-only access to innovation registry
IP Ledger View (NEW)
What’s Visible
The public can VIEW (but not EDIT) the IP Ledger:
| Visible | Example |
|---|---|
| Entry titles | “Currency System Innovation” |
| Entry dates | February 2, 2026 |
| Entry status | Documented / Filed / Granted |
| Transaction counts | 47 transactions |
| Attribution names | Jonathan Jones (Founder) |
What’s Hidden
| Hidden | Why |
|---|---|
| Full descriptions | Competitive protection |
| Implementation details | Trade secrets |
| Source code | Proprietary |
| Specific values | Financial privacy |
| Contact information | Personal privacy |
Risk Assessment
Question: Could competitors use visible titles to anticipate innovations?
Analysis:
- Titles are general (“Currency System” not “Three-Gear Differential”)
- Details require membership
- Patent filings provide legal protection
- First-mover advantage from execution
- Transparency builds community trust
Decision: Low risk. Transparency > secrecy for community trust.
Display Format
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ IP LEDGER (Public View) │
├──────────────┬─────────────┬──────────┬────────────────────┤
│ Entry ID │ Title │ Date │ Status │
├──────────────┼─────────────┼──────────┼────────────────────┤
│ FOUND-001 │ Currency... │ Feb 2 │ ✓ Canonical │
│ INNOV-1050 │ Harper S... │ Feb 1 │ ✓ Documented │
│ INNOV-1079 │ Book of ... │ Feb 2 │ ○ Extracting │
│ BAG-24 │ Patent S... │ Feb 2 │ ○ Ready for file │
└──────────────┴─────────────┴──────────┴────────────────────┘
[Become a Member to See Details]
Ghost to Solid Pathway
Per C.S. Lewis (The Great Divorce), visitors start as “ghosts”:
| State | Can Do | Cannot Do |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | View Fly on the Wall, read Ledger titles | Vote, buy, see details |
| Solid | Full participation | N/A — full access |
“You become real by choosing to become real.”
Conversion points:
- [Become a Member] button
- [Sponsor a Medallion] button
- [Join The 300] button
Implementation Status
| Component | Status |
|---|---|
| Database views | ✅ Complete (Feb 23, 2026) |
| React component | Pending |
| Public API endpoint | Pending |
| Cephas integration | Pending |
Slingshot Pass-Through Transparency (NEW — Feb 23, 2026)
What’s Visible
When external businesses use Cue Cards with Slingshot Pass-Through, the public can see:
| Metric | Example |
|---|---|
| Total pass-throughs today | 1,247 visitors routed |
| Active Anchors (external destinations) | 89 registered businesses |
| Pass-through by level | L1: 800, L2: 350, L3: 97 |
| Reciprocal Network activity | 23 cross-promotions today |
| User Coupons issued | 412 temporary memberships |
What’s Hidden
| Hidden | Why |
|---|---|
| Individual business analytics | Competitive privacy |
| Customer journey details | Personal privacy |
| Revenue per business | Financial privacy |
| Anchor URLs | Security (prevent scraping) |
Why This Matters
The Slingshot system routes external traffic through Liana Banyan’s verification layer. Transparency shows:
- System health — Is the pass-through working?
- Network growth — How many businesses trust us?
- Conversion funnel — Are User Coupons driving membership?
- Security posture — Are we catching counterfeits?
Display Format
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SLINGSHOT PASS-THROUGH (Today) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Visitors Routed: 1,247 │
│ Active Anchors: 89 businesses │
│ User Coupons Issued: 412 │
│ Conversions: 23 new members (5.6%) │
│ Counterfeits Blocked: 7 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Level 1 (Transparent): 800 ████████████░░░░ │
│ Level 2 (Rewarded): 350 █████░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ Level 3 (Interactive): 97 █░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
[Register Your Business as an Anchor]
Innovation Cascade Transparency (NEW — Feb 23, 2026)
What’s Visible
The public can see innovation cascade statistics:
| Metric | Example |
|---|---|
| Total innovations | 1,252 |
| Cascade events (since Nov 18, 2025) | 6 major cascades |
| Average cascade size | 6.5 innovations per trigger |
| Latest cascade | Feb 23: Slingshot (+8 innovations) |
Why This Matters
Innovation cascades demonstrate that Liana Banyan is actively building, not just planning. Each cascade shows:
- Active development — Real work is happening
- Problem-solving depth — One question leads to many solutions
- IP growth — Patent portfolio expanding organically
- Founder engagement — Direct involvement in innovation
Display Format
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ INNOVATION CASCADE TRACKER │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Total Innovations: 1,252 │
│ Since Nov 18, 2025: +152 innovations │
│ Major Cascades: 6 │
│ Average Cascade Size: 6.5 innovations │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Latest: Feb 23, 2026 — "Slingshot Pass-Through" │
│ Trigger: Beacon Cue Cards security question │
│ Generated: 8 new innovations (#1,245-1,252) │
│ Topics: QR verification, external routing, │
│ reciprocal network, user coupons │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
[View Full Innovation Registry]
“See how we’re doing. No commitment required.”