Disclosures and Neutrality Policy
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Participation in the token economy
The Grid participates in the token economy. We believe in the power of blockchain technology at The Grid - it’s why we are doing what we are doing. As a result, we are part of the ecosystem as well, and so we, for example:
use crypto payment rails for payment, which may include both stablecoins and utility tokens;
receive grants or investment into The Grid via tokens; and
hold tokens.
Treasury Management. The Grid may hold tokens in our treasury in relation to the above. Holding tokens may be short term (to make a certain payment, for example), or longer term. As part of our holding strategy, we may stake via exchanges.
No mining. No staking services operation. The Grid does not mine nor does it operate its own staking services.
The people that work at The Grid also participate in the token economy. Our employees, directors, shareholders, and contractors may all hold tokens and use tokens as part of their participation in the token economy, or operate or participate in mining or staking pools.
What is neutrality?
The concept of neutrality can raise some philosophical questions, and lead to discussions of the Observer’s Paradox and the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. Participation will inevitably influence. We actually do hope to influence the overall adoption of blockchain technologies, as we believe accurate and comprehensive ecosystem data is critical for the further development of this technology and its global adoption.
For The Grid, as an ecosystem data provider, being neutral is not, and can’t be, complete detachment. One can even debate whether choosing to be completely detached is in itself taking a position. We are by our nature and our mission, part of the future of blockchain technologies and so we are part of the system.
Our neutrality principles are centred around the following concepts of neutrality:
Procedural neutrality - having procedures built with neutrality as to outcomes in mind, and following them consistently.
Outcome neutrality - not favouring particular results and instead focus on the process of the review and validation.
Neutrality is part of our operating principles
The Grid’s position of neutrality can be summed up into key principles
Procedural neutrality - we follow consistent principles in how we review our sources of ecosystem data. This includes internal procedures to ensure accuracy and to eliminate bias.
Transparency - we aim to be transparent in our policies that impact outcomes, such as our Ecosystem Coverage Policy and the notes below.
Awareness of potential bias. We work on policies and procedures designed to eliminate or reduce any potential bias in our collection and validation of ecosystem data.
Accepting feedback. We always welcome feedback about our data and the way we work.
Further transparency about how we work
Ecosystem Coverage Policy. We have a dedicated page on how we cover ecosystems that further describes our principles for coverage.
No pay to play for projects. Projects at The Grid are those projects that can claim their profile and submit data directly to The Grid about themselves so that they are accurately reflected in our dataset and the broader ecosystem. We do not accept fees from projects in return for guaranteeing the results of updates to their profiles.
Participation in the token economy
The Grid participates in the token economy. We believe in the power of blockchain technology at The Grid - it’s why we are doing what we are doing. As a result, we are part of the ecosystem as well, and so we, for example:
use crypto payment rails for payment, which may include both stablecoins and utility tokens;
receive grants or investment into The Grid via tokens; and
hold tokens.
Treasury Management. The Grid may hold tokens in our treasury in relation to the above. Holding tokens may be short term (to make a certain payment, for example), or longer term. As part of our holding strategy, we may stake via exchanges.
No mining. No staking services operation. The Grid does not mine nor does it operate its own staking services.
The people that work at The Grid also participate in the token economy. Our employees, directors, shareholders, and contractors may all hold tokens and use tokens as part of their participation in the token economy, or operate or participate in mining or staking pools.
What is neutrality?
The concept of neutrality can raise some philosophical questions, and lead to discussions of the Observer’s Paradox and the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. Participation will inevitably influence. We actually do hope to influence the overall adoption of blockchain technologies, as we believe accurate and comprehensive ecosystem data is critical for the further development of this technology and its global adoption.
For The Grid, as an ecosystem data provider, being neutral is not, and can’t be, complete detachment. One can even debate whether choosing to be completely detached is in itself taking a position. We are by our nature and our mission, part of the future of blockchain technologies and so we are part of the system.
Our neutrality principles are centred around the following concepts of neutrality:
Procedural neutrality - having procedures built with neutrality as to outcomes in mind, and following them consistently.
Outcome neutrality - not favouring particular results and instead focus on the process of the review and validation.
Neutrality is part of our operating principles
The Grid’s position of neutrality can be summed up into key principles
Procedural neutrality - we follow consistent principles in how we review our sources of ecosystem data. This includes internal procedures to ensure accuracy and to eliminate bias.
Transparency - we aim to be transparent in our policies that impact outcomes, such as our Ecosystem Coverage Policy and the notes below.
Awareness of potential bias. We work on policies and procedures designed to eliminate or reduce any potential bias in our collection and validation of ecosystem data.
Accepting feedback. We always welcome feedback about our data and the way we work.
Further transparency about how we work
Ecosystem Coverage Policy. We have a dedicated page on how we cover ecosystems that further describes our principles for coverage.
No pay to play for projects. Projects at The Grid are those projects that can claim their profile and submit data directly to The Grid about themselves so that they are accurately reflected in our dataset and the broader ecosystem. We do not accept fees from projects in return for guaranteeing the results of updates to their profiles.
Participation in the token economy
The Grid participates in the token economy. We believe in the power of blockchain technology at The Grid - it’s why we are doing what we are doing. As a result, we are part of the ecosystem as well, and so we, for example:
use crypto payment rails for payment, which may include both stablecoins and utility tokens;
receive grants or investment into The Grid via tokens; and
hold tokens.
Treasury Management. The Grid may hold tokens in our treasury in relation to the above. Holding tokens may be short term (to make a certain payment, for example), or longer term. As part of our holding strategy, we may stake via exchanges.
No mining. No staking services operation. The Grid does not mine nor does it operate its own staking services.
The people that work at The Grid also participate in the token economy. Our employees, directors, shareholders, and contractors may all hold tokens and use tokens as part of their participation in the token economy, or operate or participate in mining or staking pools.
What is neutrality?
The concept of neutrality can raise some philosophical questions, and lead to discussions of the Observer’s Paradox and the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. Participation will inevitably influence. We actually do hope to influence the overall adoption of blockchain technologies, as we believe accurate and comprehensive ecosystem data is critical for the further development of this technology and its global adoption.
For The Grid, as an ecosystem data provider, being neutral is not, and can’t be, complete detachment. One can even debate whether choosing to be completely detached is in itself taking a position. We are by our nature and our mission, part of the future of blockchain technologies and so we are part of the system.
Our neutrality principles are centred around the following concepts of neutrality:
Procedural neutrality - having procedures built with neutrality as to outcomes in mind, and following them consistently.
Outcome neutrality - not favouring particular results and instead focus on the process of the review and validation.
Neutrality is part of our operating principles
The Grid’s position of neutrality can be summed up into key principles
Procedural neutrality - we follow consistent principles in how we review our sources of ecosystem data. This includes internal procedures to ensure accuracy and to eliminate bias.
Transparency - we aim to be transparent in our policies that impact outcomes, such as our Ecosystem Coverage Policy and the notes below.
Awareness of potential bias. We work on policies and procedures designed to eliminate or reduce any potential bias in our collection and validation of ecosystem data.
Accepting feedback. We always welcome feedback about our data and the way we work.
Further transparency about how we work
Ecosystem Coverage Policy. We have a dedicated page on how we cover ecosystems that further describes our principles for coverage.
No pay to play for projects. Projects at The Grid are those projects that can claim their profile and submit data directly to The Grid about themselves so that they are accurately reflected in our dataset and the broader ecosystem. We do not accept fees from projects in return for guaranteeing the results of updates to their profiles.