Membership & Participation

How Membership Works

Under Board Resolution Exhibit L (Membership Access Policy), Sharealedger operates an agile, repository-based membership model. Access to the private sharealedger-org/members GitHub repository constitutes active membership in Sharealedger, NFP.

Member Benefits & Resources

Active members receive:

• Private Research Repository Access: Direct read and contribution access to sharealedger-org/members containing research papers, prototypes, and progression slide decks.
• Full Slide Deck Archives: High-resolution presentation materials and complete slide progression decks.
• Discussion & Working Groups: Participation in community working groups, technical forums, and the member listserv (members@sharealedger.org).
• Early Working Drafts: Access to pre-release whitepapers and conceptual models.

How to Request Membership

1. Submit an Issue: Open a Membership Request on GitHub using our standard template.
2. Or Contact Directly: Email the Executive Director at kip.twitchell@sharealedger.org with your GitHub username and areas of interest.
3. Invitation: Once reviewed, you will receive an invitation to the sharealedger-members GitHub team and be added to the member register and community listserv.

Member Expectations & Copyright

Members agree to adhere to our antitrust guidelines, code of conduct, and intellectual property terms:

• Collaborative Spirit: Operating with an abundance mentality to share insights that advance the entire field.
• Copyright Protection: Content in member repositories may carry individual contributor copyright notices. Members respect original author rights while contributing toward shared goals.
• Antitrust Compliance: No discussion of pricing, customer allocation, or anti-competitive practices. Full policy available in Corporate Governance.