Model of Open Cooperativism (en Inglés) - Vangelis Papadimitropoulos

The Model of Open Cooperativism investigates the potential of open-source technologies and the digital commons in transforming the economic landscape. Drawing from the "Techno- Social Innovation in the Collaborative Economy" research project, the book presents case studies such as Tzoumakers (Greece), Open Food Network (Australia), CoopCycle (France), and Circles UBI (Germany). These case studies illustrate alternative business models, including platform cooperatives and Distributed Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), that challenge traditional capitalist paradigms. Through a blend of theoretical insights and empirical analysis, the book critically examines success factors, challenges, and the broader implications of a commons-oriented post-capitalist transition.

Explores how open-source technologies and digital commons can transform the economy, using case studies of alternative business models.

This book explores the transformative role of open-source technologies and digital commons in fostering a cooperative and sustainable economy. Built upon the research project “Techno-Social Innovation in the Collaborative Economy,” the study investigates innovative, grassroots economic models that leverage digital technologies for community-driven governance and decentralized value creation.

The book presents a multi-case study approach, featuring organizations such as Tzoumakers, Open Food Network, CoopCycle, and Circles UBI. These cases exemplify how platform cooperativism, cosmolocalism, and open cooperativism redefine traditional business structures, emphasizing sustainability, fairness, and democratic ownership. The discussion extends to blockchain-enabled DAOs and their impact on labor, governance, and wealth distribution.

Through theoretical and empirical insights, The Model of Open Cooperativism bridges political economy and digital innovation, providing practical strategies for policymakers, activists, and scholars. It highlights the success and challenges of grassroots-driven initiatives, offering a roadmap for transitioning toward a commons-based, post-capitalist economy.

This book examines the role of open-source technologies and the digital commons in fostering a cooperative economy. Through case studies such as Open Food Network and CoopCycle, it explores grassroots innovation and platform cooperativism as pathways toward a sustainable, post-capitalist economic model.

Explores how open-source technologies and digital commons can transform the economy, using case studies of alternative business models.