Major Documentation Update: New Governance and Structure

Today marks a significant milestone in VTubersTV’s development with the release of comprehensive documentation that outlines our governance structure, moderation systems, and technical guidelines. This update represents our commitment to transparency and community-driven development.

New Governance Structure

The newly added governance documentation establishes a clear framework for decision-making and project leadership. Key highlights include:

Core Team Structure

A small group of 3-5 trusted maintainers
Project leadership under @Stella
Merit-based selection process for team members

Decision Making Process

Transparent, community-involved decision making
Clear distinction between day-to-day and major decisions
Required community input periods for significant changes

Meritocratic Advancement

We’ve implemented a clear path for community members to grow within the project:

First-time Contributors
Regular Contributors
Core Team Candidates

Each level has specific responsibilities and requirements, ensuring a fair and transparent advancement process.

Technical Documentation

The update includes detailed technical guidelines covering:

Streaming quality optimization
Model performance recommendations
Network infrastructure requirements
Hardware usage guidelines

Community Participation

We’ve established multiple channels for community involvement:

GitHub Issues and Discussions
Project Discord/Slack
Monthly community calls
Quarterly roadmap reviews

Documentation Standards

All major decisions will now be documented using Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), stored in the /documents/decisions directory. This ensures our decision-making process remains transparent and well-documented for future reference.

Looking Forward

These documentation updates represent our commitment to building a sustainable, community-driven platform. As we continue to grow, these guidelines will help ensure VTubersTV remains true to its open-source values while providing clear pathways for community participation and leadership.

Want to get involved? Check out our previous post about job opportunities or join our Discord community to learn more.

Note: This documentation update builds upon our recent organizational changes and funding initiatives. For more context, see our posts about structural changes and server infrastructure funding.