National DigiFoundry
US National Science Foundation,
NDF Steering Committee
US Space Force,
NDF Steering Committee
US Dept of the Treasury,
NDF Steering Committee
The National DigiFoundry (NDF) is a national collaboration initiative to foster continuous innovation in the digital asset ecosystem. It represents an opportunity for public and private sector innovators to work together to mitigate and deal with various risks, frauds, and scams in this space. By fostering a public/private partnership with extensive participation, the NDF, a National Science Foundation grant recipient, aims to create an inclusive environment that caters to society’s diverse needs and interests, thereby democratizing financial systems and reducing inequalities.
MISSION: Collaboratively exploring global standards and best practices for the use and exchange of digital assets.
NDF WORKGROUPS
Workgroups are the core of our operations and are the source of our value. Participation enriches your NDF experience by allowing you to share your expertise across a global community. NDF membership and 2,500 DigiTokens per workgroup are required to participate. If you are not a member, please become a member first by completing the membership request form. All Bronze members ($0 annual fee) receive 2,500 DigiTokens.
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Bronze members ($0 annual fee) receive 2,500 DigiTokens, which can be exchanged for lifetime access to The Blockchain Academy’s entire virtual, self-paced course catalog for no additional fee!
NDF Workgroup Funding
NDF Workgroups are funded through one of four paths:
- NDF direct funding through the membership proposal and voting process;
- Contract or grant awarded to the NDF through a government or commercial RFI/RFP process;
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract awarded to an NDF member through a US government solicitation process that lists the NDF as a partner or contractor;
- Contract or grant awarded to an NDF member through a government or commercial sole source bid process that lists the NDF as a partner or contractor;
Tokenomics
Tokenomics structure drives the economics of any DAO. Tokenomics also defines the tokens’ role in the ecosystem and their value within the ecosystem. The overall goal is to align the behavior of each member, strengthen the ecosystem, and create trust.
The National DigiToken ($NDT) will be the primary digital asset used within the NDF. They serve as the platform’s economic engine and are the internal exchange currency used for paying transaction fees and participating in NDF activities. $NDT is not traded on the open market or listed on any token exchange. Operationally, $NDT will be used as the internal funding mechanism for resourcing topical working groups. Members can support the topics and activities important to them through a minimum pledge of 2,500 $NDT per 6-month workgroup term to support any proposed workgroup topics. Members can earn $NDT for volunteer work, in-kind donations, capital investments into the DAO, or through fiat currency exchange. Individuals can exchange 2,500 $NDT for lifetime access to online professional certification in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web 3.0 technology through The Blockchain Academy.
Stargazer Wallet
All members will be issued a Stargazer Wallet to manage their National DigiTokens ($NDT). Your wallet is a portal to your crypto assets, personal data, and Web3 experiences. $NDT is not traded on the open market or listed on any token exchange. Stargazer works on all your favorite devices with three different flavors and is cross-chain compatible with the Ethereum Network. If you own a crypto wallet, we will assist you with setup and configuration during onboarding.
List of Services
- Blockchain, Web 3.0, Crypto Virtual Course Access: No additional charge to Bronze or higher NDF members. One (1) access voucher per membership. Contact us to acquire multiple vouchers for an organizational account.
- SBIR / STTR / Grant Application Strategy Session: No additional charge to Bronze or higher NDF members.
- Workgroup Membership: $NDT 2,500 per six-month study period.
- Professional Certification Exam Voucher: $NDT 2,950 per voucher.
- Live Instructor-Led Events: $NDT 2,000 per attendee.
(Fixed Exchange Rate US$250 = $NDT 2,500)
NDF will be a member-funded ecosystem. Membership fees will support working group activities, capital improvements, industry outreach, external collaboration, and internal operational costs. Members can support the topics and activities that are important to them by transferring their utility tokens to the relevant working group. The following are the available membership levels. Qualification requirements, annual fees, entitlements, and privileges are also below. Appropriately modified equivalents are available for government, NGOs, and non-profit organizations:
NDF Patron
- US$0/yr fee
- Digi-Foundry website login credentials
- Access to member-only content
- Advance notice of NDF events
Bronze Foundry Worker
- US$0/yr fee
- Digi-Foundry website login credentials
- Access to member-only content
- Advance notice of NDF events
- $NDT account authorization (Stargazer wallet required)
- Vote on industry best practices
- Propose working groups
- Vote on working groups
- 2,500 utility tokens
- Bronze Member NFT for the applicable year
Silver Sand Caster
- US$10k/yr fee
- Digi-Foundry website login credentials
- Access to member-only content
- Advance notice of NDF events
- $NDT account authorization (Stargazer wallet required)
- Vote on industry best practices
- Propose industry best practices
- Propose working groups
- Vote on working groups
- 5,000 utility tokens
- Silver Member NFT for the applicable year
Gold Die Caster
- US$25k/yr fee
- Digi-Foundry website login credentials
- Access to member-only content
- Advance notice of NDF events
- $NDT account authorization (Stargazer wallet required)
- Propose industry best practices
- Propose working groups
- Vote on working groups
- Vote on industry best practices
- Vote on research projects
- 10,000 utility tokens
- Gold Member NFT for the applicable year
Platinum Centrifugal Caster
- US$50k/yr fee
- Digi-Foundry website login credentials
- Access to member-only content
- Advance notice of NDF events
- $NDT account authorization (Stargazer wallet required)
- Propose industry best practices
- Vote on industry best practices
- Propose research projects
- Vote on research projects
- Vote on governance changes
- 25,000 utility tokens
- Platinum Member NFT for the applicable year
Governance Continuous Caster
- US$100k/yr fee
- Digi-Foundry website login credentials
- Access to member-only content
- Advance notice of NDF events
- $NDT account authorization (Stargazer wallet required)
- Propose industry best practices
- Vote on industry best practices
- Propose governance changes
- Vote on governance changes
- Propose capital investments
- Vote on capital investment
- Sponsor capital investments
- 50,000 utility tokens
- Governance Member NFT for the applicable year
