The Meta-Layer Initiative

The Meta-layer Initiative is building the commons infrastructure that will enable a new kind of internet—one where people, communities, and protocols can coordinate across boundaries. Rather than relying on siloed platforms or centralized gatekeepers, the Meta-layer provides open standards for shared presence, identity, governance, and interaction—unlocking the full potential of a network of networks. Our goal is to empower communities to: * Own their identity across contexts *Shape collective knowledge through smart tags and shared activity traces * Govern their spaces and protocols with adaptive, decentralized models We call this next phase “rewiring the web for collective intelligence.” The Meta-layer supports cross-platform discovery, interaction, and reputation—laying the groundwork for community-owned infrastructure that’s resilient, inclusive, and scalable. Whether you're building a protocol, stewarding a DAO, advancing AI alignment, or dreaming up the next overlay app—we invite you to co-create with us. 🌐 Learn more or contribute at themetalayer.org