> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://traditionaldreamfactory.gitbook.io/game-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://traditionaldreamfactory.gitbook.io/game-guide/02_roles-and-stakeholders.md).

# Roles and Stakeholders

**Community Participation** The TDF community includes various roles with different responsibilities and contributions.

> *"Every role is essential in our regenerative work."*

## 🌱 Key Stakeholders

The community is influenced by various stakeholders, each with their own interests and responsibilities:

### External Stakeholders

* **DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)** - Digital governance collective that enables community members to propose, vote on, and implement decisions collectively
* **OASA** - Ecological oversight body that ensures all community activities align with regenerative principles and environmental protection
* **Enseada Sonhadora LDA** - The legal entity that holds the land and manages property rights
* **Investors/Lenders** - Financial supporters who provide capital for community development

### Local Community

* **Neighbors in Abela** - Immediate local community members and residents
* **Regional Farmers** - Agricultural practitioners in the Alentejo region
* **Municipal Authorities** - Local government officials and regulatory bodies
* **Other Regenerative Projects** - Allied communities like Tamera and similar initiatives

### Nature

* **Species** - All living organisms that inhabit and interact with the land
* **Water Systems** - Rivers, aquifers, and hydrological cycles
* **Soil** - The foundation of terrestrial life and agricultural productivity
* **Climate** - Weather patterns and atmospheric conditions that shape the ecosystem

[*Learn more about our non-human stakeholders →*](/game-guide/07_land-stewardship.md)

## 🎭 Community Roles

**Roles describe how people participate in TDF:**

| Role                                                                    | Description                                                                 | Example                                                      |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [**Visitor**](/game-guide/02_roles-and-stakeholders/visitor.md)         | Temporary participants who come to experience and learn about the community | *Sofia - a digital nomad citizen who visits TDF annually*    |
| [**Volunteer**](/game-guide/02_roles-and-stakeholders/volunteer.md)     | Active contributors who commit to a defined period of contribution          | *Marco - a permaculture student volunteering for 3 weeks*    |
| [**Resident**](/game-guide/02_roles-and-stakeholders/resident.md)       | Medium to long-term members who bring specific skills                       | *Elena - an artist doing a 2-month residency*                |
| [**Steward**](/game-guide/02_roles-and-stakeholders/steward.md)         | Immersive learners who co-manage areas for a season                         | *Ahmed - a land steward managing the food forest*            |
| [**Citizen**](/game-guide/02_roles-and-stakeholders/citizen.md)         | Full community members with governance rights and responsibilities          | *Maria - a long-term citizen with governance participation*  |
| [**Team Member**](/game-guide/02_roles-and-stakeholders/team_member.md) | Operational leaders elected by the DAO (includes at least 2 directors)      | *João - the operations coordinator managing daily logistics* |

## 🔄 Multiple Roles

**People can occupy multiple roles simultaneously** (e.g., citizen + resident, citizen + steward, team member + steward). Roles describe modes of participation rather than exclusive identities, allowing for flexible engagement based on individual capacity and community needs.

**Examples of role overlaps:**

* **Citizen + Resident** - A citizen who takes on a specific project residency
* **Citizen + Steward** - A citizen who becomes a land steward for a season
* **Team Member + Steward** - A team member who also manages a specific area
* **Visitor + Volunteer** - A visitor who decides to volunteer during their stay

## 🌳 Guardian Role

**OASA-Appointed Ecological Representatives** Guardians are individuals appointed by OASA to uphold ecological integrity and represent the rights of water, soil, air, fauna, and flora. They operate independently of the DAO and answer to OASA's General Meeting.

**Constitutional Authority** As defined in the [OASA constitution](https://oasa.earth), guardians have the authority to flag or veto decisions that could harm ecological integrity. [Learn more about guardians →](/game-guide/02_roles-and-stakeholders/guardian.md)

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*"Your role doesn't define your worth - your impact does."*