Not yet 100% – but the path forward is clearly defined.
The TEIKEI Agora is being built collaboratively and developed step by step to be released as open-source software in the long term.
The following criteria are based on the internationally recognized standard of the Open Source Initiative (OSI).
These principles form the foundation for globally valid open-source licenses and define
what it means to develop software in a free, collaborative, and transparent manner.
Open source does not only mean that the source code is publicly accessible –
but above all, that knowledge is shared, developed collectively, and remains usable for everyone in the long term.
Central to this are values such as transparency, participation, responsibility, and traceability.
The TEIKEI Agora aligns with these international principles
but deliberately implements them within a common good-oriented, ethical, and solidarity-based framework.
The platform is not yet fully open source –
but it is already being built according to open-source principles
to create the foundation for a community-driven,
transparent, and decentralized system in the long term.
The following overview shows
which open-source criteria TEIKEI already fulfills today,
which are actively being implemented,
and which will be achieved in the future.
| Criterion According to Open-Source Principles (OSI) | Status at TEIKEI | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Free Access to Source Code | ❌ Not yet fulfilled | The code is currently only accessible internally to ensure quality and stability. A release is planned for the long term. |
| 2. Permission to Redistribute | ❌ Not yet fulfilled | The code is not currently distributed publicly; however, internal code components are shared with communities. |
| 3. Permission to Modify | ✅ Fulfilled (internally) | Communities may further develop and adapt code components provided by TEIKEI. |
| 4. Community Development & Governance | ✅ Fulfilled | A hybrid council of members and experts oversees further development. |
| 5. Transparency in the Development Process | ✅ Fulfilled (internally) | All changes are documented, reviewed, and made traceable within the community. |
| 6. Decentralized Use & Interfaces (APIs) | 🟡 In progress | Interfaces are being developed to enable local adaptations and independent hubs. |
| 7. Resilience & Redundant Systems | 🟡 In progress | Redundant backups and decentralized structures are being integrated step by step. |
| 8. Ethics & Code of Conduct | ✅ Fulfilled | Any use of the code must align with the principles of solidarity and regeneration. |
| 9. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing | 🟡 In progress | Development reports and knowledge access are maintained internally and will later be made public. |
| 10. Long-Term Open-Source Release (Manifest 2030) | ✅ Planned | Full open-source release is intended once the goals of the Manifest 2030 are achieved. |
🌾 This overview shows that TEIKEI already embodies key principles of open-source culture –
particularly in the areas of community development, transparency, and ethical responsibility.
The technical and legal release of the source code will follow once the Agora is stable and resilient enough
to be sustained by the entire community.
Communities that need specific functions for their work can submit proposals or work with code components provided by TEIKEI.
These may be further developed and adapted to meet the concrete needs within their structures.
The resulting code snippets undergo an internal test run – evaluated for functionality,
code quality, and compatibility with the overall Agora structure.
After successful review, new features are released for the entire community.
This creates a cooperative software development process where everyone benefits from each other.
A hybrid community council, consisting of elected members and experts, oversees further development.
It ensures that the Agora adheres to the principles of decentralization, solidarity, and self-responsibility,
and that the values of the recursive network economy are upheld.
Every change to the source code is documented internally, reviewed, and made traceable in a shared development environment.
Even though this process requires more effort and higher costs, we consciously invest in this structure –
because it lays the foundation for the code to be collaboratively developed in the future.
This already creates a transparent and responsible development process today,
which keeps knowledge open and forms the basis for a true open-source structure in the long term.
The Agora is designed to enable local adaptations via interfaces (APIs).
A system of redundant backups ensures stability and resilience –
so that no central authority is needed, but rather a networked whole.
Once the Agora achieves stable functionality and the goals of the TEIKEI Manifest 2030 are implemented,
it will be gradually released as an open-source project.
An ethical framework applies:
The source code may only be used in the spirit of solidarity-based, non-commercial use to protect the principles of transparency, fairness, and sustainability.
Are you interested in co-developing the Agora? Then join one of our community meetings or send us a message. You can find out how to get in touch with us on this page.
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Author: Felix Schröder, with assistance from AI (ChatGPT)
Creation: written by Felix Schröder › formatted in Markdown by ChatGPT › published by Felix Schröder › layout adjusted by Claude
Created: 2025-10-22 · Last updated: 2026-03-30 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us