>For a community "gardener" looking to establish a knowledge garden using Obsidian for organization and Seed Protocol with Arweave for permanent archival, here's a structured approach to implementation. --- - Read more about PGKG in the context of local journalism here: [[Bridging Local Communities and Journalism Through Decentralized Knowledge Gardens]] - Read more about PGKG here: [[The Public Goods Knowledge Gardens]] - And explore why Hyperlocal Information Networks are so important here [[1.0 Introduction to Drowning By Design]] --- ## Initial Setup and Planning 1. **Define Knowledge Scope and Boundaries** - Identify the specific community whose knowledge you aim to preserve (neighborhood, interest group, local government) - Establish clear content parameters (types of information, time periods, topics) - Create a taxonomy of key topics and relationships relevant to your community 2. **Technical Infrastructure Assembly** - Install Obsidian as your primary knowledge organization tool - Set up a dedicated vault structure for your knowledge garden - Establish connection to Arweave through Seed Protocol (requires wallet setup) - Configure necessary plugins for Obsidian that support networked thought 3. **Governance Structure Formation** - Develop clear contribution guidelines and editorial standards - Establish decision-making processes for content inclusion and organization - Create roles for different types of contributors (editors, fact-checkers, technical maintainers) - Document these governance procedures for transparency ## Content Collection and Processing 1. **Source Material Identification** - Inventory existing community content (local podcasts, meeting recordings, newsletters) - Identify key community voices who should be interviewed or documented - Create a prioritization framework for processing based on value and urgency 5. **Knowledge Processing Workflow** - Transform raw content through transcription and summarization - Implement consistent metadata tagging across all content - Establish clear linking practices to create connections between knowledge nodes - Set up templates in Obsidian for consistent formatting of different content types 6. **AI-Assisted Enrichment** - Use AI tools to generate initial transcripts from audio/video content - Implement entity extraction to identify people, places, and concepts - Create automated summarization workflows for lengthy content - Develop fact-checking procedures for AI-generated content ## Decentralized Archival Process 1. **Obsidian-to-Arweave Pipeline** - Establish a consistent export process from Obsidian to prepare for archival - Configure Seed Protocol integration for permanent storage on Arweave - Create verification procedures to ensure successful archival - Implement versioning to track changes over time 8. **Metadata and Indexing** - Develop comprehensive metadata standards to ensure searchability - Create indexing structures that preserve relationships between content - Implement tagging systems that connect to broader knowledge graphs - Document all technical processes for future gardeners ## Community Engagement and Growth 1. **Onboarding Contributors** - Create educational materials about the knowledge garden concept - Develop simple contribution pathways for community members - Build training modules for different roles in the garden maintenance - Establish recognition systems for valuable contributions 10. **Sustainability Planning** - Implement donation pathways to support ongoing archival costs - Create transparent accounting for all garden-related expenses - Develop succession planning for key garden maintenance roles - Establish partnerships with aligned institutions for long-term support ## Technical Considerations for Implementation The specific technical integration between Obsidian and Seed Protocol/Arweave would require: - **Obsidian Export Formats**: Determining whether to use Markdown, HTML, or JSON for optimal preservation - **Metadata Preservation**: Ensuring that the rich linking structure from Obsidian translates to the archived version - **Storage Funding**: Managing the one-time Arweave storage payments through Seed Protocol - **Access Controls**: Determining public vs. permissioned aspects of the knowledge garden - **Verification Systems**: Creating processes to verify successful archival of content By following these steps, a community gardener can transform ephemeral local knowledge into a structured, permanent, and accessible resource that preserves community wisdom while making it available for future generations.