# Call for Participation: AT Protocol Ecosystem Action Research - Ecosystem Action by [[Ecosystem Action Research team]] > [!summary] > A volunteer group announces a pilot research program called Ecosystem Action Research to address five key challenges facing the [[AT Protocol]] ecosystem, including user experience, brand awareness, trust and safety, economic barriers, and contributor support. [[Articles Collection|↖ Articles]] • **[Read this on Ecosystem Action](https://ecosystemaction.leaflet.pub/3mf324gisgc2e)** ## Topics #technology, #social-media, #decentralized-systems, #protocol-development, #user-experience, #community-research, #ecosystem-development, #atprotocol ## TLDR; - addressing five core challenges in the [[AT Protocol]] ecosystem through cooperative research and innovation - focusing on user experience simplification across decentralized services and brand awareness beyond [[Bluesky]] - supporting trust and safety readiness for organizations of all sizes within the ecosystem - tackling economic barriers and financial challenges facing the majority of ecosystem participants - enabling contributor support through community-driven research and strategic workshops ### Recap > [!tip]- What resonates > The research team emphasizes that "this ecosystem belongs to everyone" and highlights the importance of getting input from the wider community. This stands out because it demonstrates a genuinely inclusive approach to protocol development, moving beyond typical top-down innovation to embrace community-driven research and decision-making. > [!question]- following up > How will the research team balance the diverse and potentially conflicting interests of different stakeholders in the AT Protocol ecosystem when developing solutions that work for everyone from individual developers to large organizations? #### Ecosystem Action Research Initiative A volunteer group has launched **Ecosystem Action Research**, a pilot program designed to address critical challenges facing the [[AT Protocol]] ecosystem through cooperative, research-led innovation. #### Five Core Research Themes The initiative focuses on five key areas identified through community engagement: **User Experience**: Simplifying the complex nature of decentralized services spanning the ecosystem to improve accessibility and usability. **Brand Awareness**: Developing the [[AT Protocol]]'s consumer brand identity and personality beyond [[Bluesky]]'s current dominance. **Trust & Safety Readiness**: Supporting organizations and communities of all sizes in protecting users across their services. **Economic Factors**: Breaking through financial barriers that currently challenge the majority of ecosystem participants. **Contributor Enablement**: Supporting the people who work to build and maintain the community infrastructure. #### Research Methodology The program will conduct interviews, run workshops, and co-create research artifacts to support actionable conversations within the community. All research outputs will be communicated transparently to build trust and encourage open collaboration. #### Community Participation The initiative emphasizes that the ecosystem belongs to everyone and actively seeks input from the wider community through their participation program. Updates will be shared through @ecosystemaction.com and their publication. #### Support and Team The project is supported by the [[AT Protocol Community Fund]] and led by a diverse team of eleven volunteers from across the ecosystem. --- ***originally published by [[Ecosystem Action Research]]*** --- ## My notes: %% Enter notes below this line %%