Core protocol specifications and governance frameworks for the Zoo ecosystem. Zoo Labs Foundation (501c3) is mission-driven to protect wildlife and democratize AI.
Core ZIPs define the foundational architecture of Zoo Network, including governance processes, proposal workflows, ecosystem coordination mechanisms, and the overall technical vision for decentralized wildlife protection and open AI research.
Zoo Network operates as an L2 chain on the Lux Network, inheriting security from primary network validators
Defines ZOO token distribution, inflation schedule, and conservation fund allocation
Defines the governance structure, voting mechanisms, quorum requirements, and proposal lifecycle for Zoo DAO
Defines multi-sig treasury operations, spending limits, audit requirements, and fund accounting
Defines the mechanism for splitting validator rewards between stakers and the conservation fund
On-chain oracle system for measuring and verifying real-world conservation impact
Decentralized .zoo domain name service for wallets, identities, and conservation projects
Bridge protocol for ZOO token cross-chain transfers between Zoo L2, Lux C-Chain, and external networks
On-chain grant proposal, review, and funding mechanism for conservation researchers and builders
Data availability layer for AI model weights, biodiversity datasets, and conservation records
Zero-knowledge proof system for anonymous conservation donations with tax receipt compatibility
Soulbound reputation tokens for tracking and rewarding conservation contributor engagement
Fast-track governance procedures for urgent conservation crises and protocol security incidents
Standard SDK interface and implementation requirements for building applications on Zoo Network
Meta-transaction relay system enabling zero-gas conservation actions on Zoo Network
Immutable registry of species data linked to IUCN Red List with conservation status tracking
Unified standard for interoperability between Zoo, Lux, and Hanzo ecosystems