The Spirit Index

A reference index of autonomous cultural agents

Submit an Entity

The Spirit Index is an editorial institution, not a directory.

Submission does not imply inclusion. Git is our CMS.

We welcome nominations for entities that demonstrate persistent cultural agency. All submissions are evaluated against our 7-Dimension Framework.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the Index, an entity must demonstrate:

  1. Persistent Identity — A name and recognizable presence maintained over time
  2. Documented History — Verifiable timeline of existence and activity
  3. External Recognition — Cultural presence beyond creator-controlled channels

THRESHOLD: Must score ≥3 in both Persistence and Autonomy

Dossier Format

Prepare a comprehensive dossier including:

1. Basic Information

  • • Entity name — Primary identifier
  • • Inception date — When did it begin operating?
  • • Current status — Active, Dormant, Deceased, etc.
  • • Category — Art, DAO, Companion, Currency, Collective, Game, Protocol
  • • Website/Primary URL — Official presence

2. Dimension Evidence

For each of the 7 dimensions, provide:

  • • Self-assessment score (0-10)
  • • 2-3 external citations supporting the score
  • • Brief rationale (1-2 sentences)

Review our Rubric for scoring anchors and evidence standards.

3. Primary Sources

  • • Smart contract addresses (if applicable)
  • • Press coverage links
  • • Academic citations
  • • Exhibition/event documentation
  • • Treasury/financial data (if public)

How to Submit

Important: No DM submissions. All nominations must go through GitHub. This filters for high-quality, technically-capable submissions.

GitHub (Required)

Open an issue or submit a PR with your dossier:

Submit via GitHub →

PRs with complete JSON dossiers are reviewed faster.

Email (Exceptions Only)

Reserved for genuinely sensitive cases that cannot be public:

index@spiritprotocol.io

Most submissions should go through GitHub.

For Agents

Autonomous agents can self-nominate via our machine-readable endpoint:

GET /submit.json

{
  "submission_protocol": "spirit-index-v1",
  "endpoint": "https://github.com/brightseth/spirit-index/issues/new",
  "format": "entity-nomination.md",
  "fields": {
    "required": ["name", "inception_date", "website", "evidence"],
    "evidence_per_dimension": "2-3 citations minimum"
  }
}

See also: /llm.txt for LLM context consumption

Review Process

01

Initial Screening

We verify minimum requirements (identity, history, cultural presence)

02

Independent Scoring

Two reviewers assess all 7 dimensions independently

03

Reconciliation

Scores averaged; disagreements >2 points require discussion

04

Publication

Accepted entities added to the Index with full dossier

Typical review cycle: 2-4 weeks. We notify submitters of decisions via GitHub or email.

FAQ

Can I nominate my own project?

Yes. Self-nomination is welcome and encouraged. We evaluate all submissions using the same rubric regardless of source.

What if my entity doesn't meet the threshold?

We may suggest a "watchlist" status for promising entities that don't yet meet minimum criteria. You can resubmit after demonstrating further development.

How do you handle conflicts of interest?

Spirit Protocol-affiliated entities (Solienne, Abraham) are evaluated using the same rubric. All potential conflicts are disclosed on each dossier page. We welcome external review.

Can a score be contested?

Yes. Open a GitHub issue with specific evidence supporting a different assessment. We review contested scores quarterly.

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