Consensus - Licensing

Exploring Licensing for External Civic & Corporate Voting Using Consensus

Licensing Consensus as a secure, blockchain-backed voting system could create a revenue stream while promoting transparent and tamper-proof decision-making in civic, corporate, and institutional settings.

 

1. Potential Markets for Licensing

A. Civic & Government Use Cases

  • Municipal & Provincial Governments – Secure, real-time public referendums and policy engagement.
  • National & International Governance – Transparent decision-making in global organizations (e.g., UN, NGOs).
  • Public Consultations & Community Engagement – Structured civic participation beyond elections.
  • Indigenous Governance & Self-Governance – Secure decision-making for First Nations communities.

B. Corporate & Institutional Use Cases

  • Shareholder & Board Voting – Transparent, tamper-proof corporate governance decisions.
  • Workplace Decision-Making – Employee input on policies, benefits, and company direction.
  • University & Academic Governance – Secure faculty and student body voting for institutional decisions.
  • Nonprofit & NGO Decision-Making – Transparent governance for advocacy organizations.

C. Industry-Specific Use Cases

  • Unions & Professional Associations – Secure member voting on contracts, leadership, and policies.
  • Cryptocurrency & DAO Governance – Enabling structured decision-making in decentralized organizations.
  • Cooperative Businesses – Secure governance for worker- and member-owned businesses.

 

2. Licensing Models

A. SaaS (Software as a Service) Model

  • Subscription-Based – Organizations pay a recurring fee for access.
  • Tiers Based on Vote Volume – Small organizations pay less, large institutions pay more.
  • Self-Service vs. Managed Services – Option for users to run votes independently or with Canuckduck’s facilitation.

B. White-Label Licensing

  • Custom Branding – Organizations can use Consensus with their own name and visual identity.
  • API & Integration – Connects with corporate governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Slack).
  • Enterprise Deployment – Fully hosted or on-premise solutions for large institutions.

C. Per-Vote or Pay-As-You-Go Model

  • Low-Cost, High-Volume Pricing – Small organizations can run individual votes affordably.
  • Bulk Discount Options – Larger institutions can pre-purchase vote credits.
  • One-Time Referendum Pricing – Special rates for civic or corporate decision-making events.

D. Government & Civic Partnerships

  • Public Sector Licensing – City or regional governments subscribe for citizen engagement.
  • Education & Research Partnerships – Universities use the system for policy studies and student governance.
  • First Nations Licensing – Indigenous communities use Consensus for governance while maintaining sovereignty.

 

3. Competitive Advantages of Licensing Consensus

Feature

Consensus (Canuckduck) vs. Traditional Voting Systems

Tamper-Proof

Blockchain-backed for immutable records vs. Paper-based or centralized digital systems prone to errors

Instant Tallying

Real-time vote updates vs. Delayed manual or digital tabulation

User Anonymity

Verified but anonymous voting vs. Often requires identifying information tied to vote

Conviction Voting

Captures vote intensity over time vs. Binary (yes/no) decision-making

Cost-Effective

SaaS or white-label models available vs. Expensive physical or custom electronic voting solutions

 

4. Revenue Potential & Scalability

  • Projected Clients:
    • Municipalities, government agencies, corporate boards, universities, unions, DAOs, and nonprofits.
  • Scalability:
    • Adaptable for small organizations (10-50 users) to large-scale governance bodies (100K+ users).
  • Potential Revenue Streams:
    • SaaS subscriptions, per-vote licensing, consulting for implementation, and data insights (anonymized).

 

5. Implementation Considerations

  • Security & Compliance – Ensure legal compliance with civic and corporate governance laws.
  • Ease of Adoption – Provide user-friendly interfaces and training.
  • Customization Needs – Some clients may require tailored voting mechanisms.
  • Scalability & Hosting – Options for cloud hosting or private on-premise deployment.
  • Integration with Existing Systems – Ensure compatibility with governance tools and ID verification systems.