Direct resources to groundbreaking software research, open-source projects, and individual code modules, incentivizing innovation and collaboration across the ecosystem.
Build liquid, globally accessible pathways for exchanging value, ideas, and contributions, ensuring seamless interaction within The REPO Protocol ecosystem.
Govern a network of decentralized software DAOs and code repositories, enabling collective intelligence to shape the future of software evolution.
REPO Protocol is a financial layer for open source software development that transforms how we fund, value, and collaborate on open source projects.
Backing and investing in research of open-source project DNA to drive innovation, sustainability, and collaborative development
Funding and supporting the ongoing development of a reliable scoring and review system for assessing the quality and contributions of open source AI projects
The REPO Protocol is a financial layer for open science and open source software development that transforms how we fund, value, and collaborate on open source projects. It converts open source contributions into quantifiable digital assets, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where contributors earn both tangible rewards and governance rights.
The REPO Protocol operates on a dual-token model: the primary $REPO token handles governance, curation, and launchpad functionality, while repository-specific tokens represent individual projects (RepoDAOs). This structure enables sustainable funding, efficient marketplaces for tokenized assets, fair value distribution, and decentralized governance.
RepoDAOs are repository-specific decentralized autonomous organizations that coordinate development and resource sharing for specific repositories. They create community-owned development networks focused on particular domains or projects, leveraging global expertise to accelerate innovation while ensuring sustainable growth. RepoDAOs maintain independence while receiving support from the broader REPO Protocol ecosystem.
The protocol implements a dual-system approach through Proof of Contribution (PoC) and Proof of Merit (PoM). PoC tracks immediate contributions like code commits, documentation, and quest completion. PoM builds long-term reputation based on technical performance and ecosystem engagement. Together, these systems create a comprehensive meritocratic framework for rewarding participation.
The REPO Protocol supports a wide range of open source initiatives, including AI models and frameworks, software architecture analysis, quality assurance, application security, code generation tools, software supply chain solutions, open data projects, and scientific research. Any project committed to open source principles can potentially benefit from the protocol's infrastructure.
RepoLaunch is the central infrastructure for tokenizing open source repositories. It uses an innovative bonding curve funding mechanism where users can buy or sell RepoDAO tokens through an algorithmic curve that adjusts prices based on token supply. When a project reaches its "graduation price," it transitions to open trading with sustainable liquidity, enabling broader market participation.
For contributors, the protocol provides fair compensation, recognition of work, and long-term incentives through tokens. For projects, it offers sustainable funding models, increased community engagement, and enhanced governance structures. For users and investors, it provides exposure to the value creation of open source ecosystems and opportunities to support critical infrastructure development.