How Slingshot Works
The 90-Day Sprint
Slingshot operates in 90-day cohorts. Each cohort accepts up to 10 projects. The sprint has four phases:
Phase 1: Foundation (Days 1–20)
- Legal structure finalized (cooperative articles, Member agreements)
- Platform stack integration mapped
- Founding Member circle confirmed (minimum 3 Member sponsors)
- Substrate entry created (canonical record from day one)
Phase 2: Build (Days 21–60)
- Core cooperative function built on platform infrastructure
- Weekly check-ins logged to substrate
- Peer cohort review (Slingshot projects review each other — no outside judges)
- VSL credit line opened for qualified projects
Phase 3: Launch (Days 61–80)
- First Member transactions on the platform
- Bruck’lyn node integration (if applicable)
- Pnyx announcement to the full cooperative
- Marks distribution to founding Members
Phase 4: Handoff (Days 81–90)
- CANON contribution documented (innovations logged)
- 90-day receipt written and logged to substrate
- Graduated status conferred (Slingshot Alumni)
- Next-cohort mentorship commitment
Support Provided
| Resource | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Legal templates | Pre-drafted cooperative documents |
| Platform access | Full stack without build cost |
| Network access | Introduction to relevant Members and node leaders |
| Marks seed | Initial cooperative currency for Member activation |
| Mentorship | Alumni Slingshot Members available for peer guidance |
The Peer Review Model
There are no outside judges in Slingshot. No investor panel. No demo day audience.
Projects are reviewed by each other — and by the Members they serve. The only validation that matters is: did Members use it? Did Members benefit?
The sling is loaded. The stone is your cooperative idea. We supply the mechanics.