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.