0. Introduction

0.1 Purpose of RCOS

Defines a standardized, modular operating system for small, intentional communities focused on resilience, fairness, and regeneration.

0.2 Scope of the Core

This specification defines the mandatory core layers required for RCOS compliance. Domain-specific practices are excluded and addressed via optional modules.

0.3 Design Principles

  • Constraint-based, not value-based
  • Pre-commitment over improvisation
  • Modular by default
  • Human-scale
  • Failure-tolerant

0.4 Definitions & Terminology

  • Community
  • Member
  • Role
  • Domain
  • Commons
  • Invariant
  • Decision Type
  • Compliance

RCOS Blueprint by EcoHubs

A modular operating system that defines how intentional communities organize — from governance and roles to resource sharing and conflict resolution — in support of resilience, fairness, and regeneration.

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