Taco thanks for reply,
I'll try one more time and i think we are on a good way of understanding each other wishes and concerns.
- 1) "The trivial interpretation is that BBF recognizes that the Move Institute exists. I am not sure what value this brings so this interpretation is probably incorrect."
It's not that trivial.
Example:
Currently BBF is managing worker escrows and specifically legalization process with Paul Hastings. I do believe that just random self-claim to be another Foundation around the blockchain can harm their current work of legalization process, so yes we seek TRIVIAL approval for a START.
From my experience in the past, when we got bitshares.org ownership we were FUDed like we done something wrong, so this time, we are not repeating that same trivial "mistake".
- 2) "A more substantive interpretation might be" - We don't ask for this, but why not ?
a) Slovenia is EU top regulated crypto country. Maybe BBF can learn something from us as well, not just other way around.
b) BBF declared initially position on the blockchain ... to "grow, advocate and advertise BitShares" - Its also a responsibility, and now we are part of that responsibility BBF has. BBF had great help of xeroc and others to have tools and be able to do what is doing today, I don't see why we can't.
c) Since it's self-claimed foundation and there is no other entity to do so, I don't see the problem unless BBF would be hiding something, and i'm sure they don't - Accounting/Protocols/Practices from the Foundation SHOULD BE 100% transparent, so there is no legal risks.
- 3) "Perhaps a middle ground interpretation..."
That would be the best, but its not up to us only what we seek.
I wish situation was that simple how you are trying to present it, but it's not. Keep in mind that this is invitation for Collaboration to BBF. Collaboration means involvement of both parties, and we can't seek for nothing until other party ACCEPT such Invite.
So, will it be a), b), c) or mix of all three and maybe d) its up to Move Institute and BBF to decide, if and once BBF accept offer.
But one thing is certain - I'm 100% sure we can do more as collaborators rather than competitive individuals. My 2 cents.