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leadership_structure [11/23/2023 21:02] quickmythrilleadership_structure [05/20/2024 12:29] (current) – [Contributors and Development Facilitators] crowetic
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-====== Community Leadership Structure ======+====== Community 'LeadershipStructure ====== 
 +===== ...and the Qortal Development Group =====
  
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 ===== Primary Qortal Developers ===== ===== Primary Qortal Developers =====
 +==== 'Qortal Development Group' ====
  
 The 'Primary' developers define the role of developers working on the primary Qortal code repositories. (Namely the Qortal Core and the Qortal UI) These developers are the ones doing the majority of the 'heavy lifting' of the project. Primary developers can also include those working on Qortal-focused Q-Apps that are also part of the primary code repositories of the project. The 'Primary' developers define the role of developers working on the primary Qortal code repositories. (Namely the Qortal Core and the Qortal UI) These developers are the ones doing the majority of the 'heavy lifting' of the project. Primary developers can also include those working on Qortal-focused Q-Apps that are also part of the primary code repositories of the project.
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 **NOTE** - The names of the primary developers listed below are either **Registered Names** or if they are not, then the registered name is listed (in parenthesis). This is done so that on-chain identification is possible for users that wish to send Q-Mail messages, or donations directly to individuals assisting the project. **NOTE** - The names of the primary developers listed below are either **Registered Names** or if they are not, then the registered name is listed (in parenthesis). This is done so that on-chain identification is possible for users that wish to send Q-Mail messages, or donations directly to individuals assisting the project.
  
-  * **CalDescent** - Core / UI - lead core   
   * **AlphaX** - Core / UI - previous lead UI moving to core   * **AlphaX** - Core / UI - previous lead UI moving to core
-  * **catbref** - Core / ATs - originsl lead core (built original qortal repo)+  * **catbref** - Core / ATs - original lead core (built original qortal repo) 
 +  * **Cal** - Core / UI - core 
 +  * **Kenny** Java / Core - Kenny has started assisting with core development - starting with wallet work.
   * **Phillip (Phil)** - UI / Q-Apps - transitioning to lead UI / Qortal related Q-Apps   * **Phillip (Phil)** - UI / Q-Apps - transitioning to lead UI / Qortal related Q-Apps
   * **Justin** - UI / Q-Apps - qortal-related Q-Apps / development documentation   * **Justin** - UI / Q-Apps - qortal-related Q-Apps / development documentation
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 These developers below are working on Qortal directly, however do not submit much in the way of direct code to the core repositories, they develop Qortal in other ways. Such as writing articles, doing interviews, writing documentation, writing automation scripts, and more. These developers below are working on Qortal directly, however do not submit much in the way of direct code to the core repositories, they develop Qortal in other ways. Such as writing articles, doing interviews, writing documentation, writing automation scripts, and more.
  
-  * **crowetic** - Documentation / Scripts / Interviews / qortal.link / qortal.org +  * **crowetic** - Documentation / Scripts / Interviews / qortal.link / qortal.org - crowetic is now also starting to assist with his own Q-App development and documenting development journey, helping with the UI, and more.
   * **alfawarrior (alfavedic)** - qortal.org / community    * **alfawarrior (alfavedic)** - qortal.org / community 
  
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 These developer are referred to as '3rd party' because they are not working primarily on the main code repositories, but are working on Qortal-related software development. Their software is either closed or open source depending on their requirements, and they do not currently work directly on the fully open source Qortal platform. These developer are referred to as '3rd party' because they are not working primarily on the main code repositories, but are working on Qortal-related software development. Their software is either closed or open source depending on their requirements, and they do not currently work directly on the fully open source Qortal platform.
  
-  * **Ido (MintMeister)** - MintMeister minting monitor tool, node monitor, and more / Qnect mobile Q-Chat application / more in development+  * **Ido (MintMeister, SYNQ, and more)** - MintMeister minting monitor tool, node monitor, and more / Qnect mobile Q-Chat application / more in development
   * **Traxo** - Mobile Wallet available on google play (QORT wallet only, not including all Qortal features and functionality, only QORT wallet and name registration, uses hosted core so no core is required.) / Exqlorer   * **Traxo** - Mobile Wallet available on google play (QORT wallet only, not including all Qortal features and functionality, only QORT wallet and name registration, uses hosted core so no core is required.) / Exqlorer
  
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   * Raziel   * Raziel
   * Seth   * Seth
 +  * kenny
  
 ===== Known Founders ===== ===== Known Founders =====
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 ===== Contributors and Development Facilitators ===== ===== Contributors and Development Facilitators =====
  
-**crowetic:** crowetic is responsible for creation of the original qortal developer group, taking over the QORA project, finding the right developers, investing every penny he had into development, and doing everything he could think of to keep this project moving. Crowetic designed much of the overall Qortal model, including the distribution model, rewards structure, and the addition of the 'leveling system' to the CIYAM minting concept. He helps coordinate the development with the core, UI, hardware, public relations, and anywhere else that he can assist. He is founder and co-owner of Crowetic Hardware Development: a third-party service selling pre-configured QORTector devices for Qortal’s community. Crowetic Hardware Development also has 'Qortal Development Donations' available in the form of direct donations and donation subscriptions, check out [[https://crowetic.com]] +**crowetic:** crowetic is responsible for creation of the original Qortal Development Group, taking over the QORA project, finding the right developers, investing every penny he had into development, and doing everything he could think of to keep this project moving. Crowetic designed much of the overall Qortal model, including the distribution model, rewards structure, and the addition of the 'leveling system' to the CIYAM minting concept. He helps coordinate the development with the core, UI, hardware, public relations, and anywhere else that he can assist. He is founder and co-owner of Crowetic Hardware Development: a third-party service selling pre-configured QORTector devices, laptops, and other custom computers for Qortal’s community. Crowetic Hardware Development also has 'Qortal Development Donations' available in the form of direct donations and donation subscriptions, check out [[https://crowetic.com]] and has tech support and soon consulting services available as well.
  
 **Qortal Seth:** Seth has been instrumental in facilitating new marketing initiatives, assisting with Q-App development, leading marketing and Q-App meetings, and more. Seth continues to be a fantastic addition to the Qortal Community and development group. Seth was also recently added to the developer admins. **Qortal Seth:** Seth has been instrumental in facilitating new marketing initiatives, assisting with Q-App development, leading marketing and Q-App meetings, and more. Seth continues to be a fantastic addition to the Qortal Community and development group. Seth was also recently added to the developer admins.
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 **catbref:** original core developer who built the primary Qortal Core repository. He worked alone for the years leading up to Genesis as well as up to the Trade Portal launch. He is still with us today, but he is only available for us part time currently. **catbref:** original core developer who built the primary Qortal Core repository. He worked alone for the years leading up to Genesis as well as up to the Trade Portal launch. He is still with us today, but he is only available for us part time currently.
  
-**CalDescent aka Cal (Lead Core Developer):** CalDescent has been absolutely essential in establishing the Qortal Core that exists today. He took over the development after catbref was no longer able to work as often on the project, and has done an incredible amount of work on the Qortal Core. He built QDN single-handedly along with many other aspects of the project. Cal is an absolutely incredible and extremely talented developer who loves the project and has been a key player in getting it to where it is today.+**Cal (Core Developer):** Cal has been absolutely essential in establishing the Qortal Core that exists today. He took over the development after catbref was no longer able to work as often on the project, and has done an incredible amount of work on the Qortal Core. He built QDN single-handedly along with many other aspects of the project. Cal is an absolutely incredible and extremely talented developer who loves the project and has been a key player in getting it to where it is today.
  
 **AlphaX** is the newest addition to those working on the Qortal Core, he has stepped up from his position as 'lead' UI developer and started digging into the Qortal Core. Alpha has done amazing work on both sides of the Qortal project. **AlphaX** is the newest addition to those working on the Qortal Core, he has stepped up from his position as 'lead' UI developer and started digging into the Qortal Core. Alpha has done amazing work on both sides of the Qortal project.
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