## More Than Code: Unveiling the Sovryn Manifesto
Community Call #26 took a step back from technical updates to focus on the foundational philosophy of the project. The team presented the **Sovryn Manifesto**, a document that articulates the core values, principles, and the ultimate vision that drives the Sovryn community. It’s the answer to the question: ‘Why does Sovryn exist?’
### The Core Principles
The Manifesto is built around a set of unwavering principles that guide every decision, from smart contract design to community governance:
1. **Sovereignty:** The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with full control over their own wealth. Sovryn is non-custodial, censorship-resistant, and permissionless.
2. **Bitcoin-Native:** The project is committed to building on the most secure and decentralized foundation possible: Bitcoin. This means prioritizing Bitcoin as the primary collateral and unit of account.
3. **Decentralization:** Sovryn is committed to a path of progressive decentralization, ensuring that over time, the protocol becomes a public good, owned and operated by its community of users.
4. **Security First:** The security of user funds is the absolute highest priority. This is reflected in a commitment to rigorous audits, formal verification, and a public bug bounty program.
5. **Sustainable Yield:** The protocol is designed to generate real, sustainable yield from economic activity, rather than relying on unsustainable inflationary tokenomics.
### A North Star for the Community
The Manifesto is intended to be more than just a document; it’s a North Star for the entire community. It serves as a framework for governance, helping SOV stakers evaluate whether new proposals align with the project’s core values. It’s a rallying cry for new contributors, clearly stating what the project stands for. And it’s a promise to users that Sovryn will never compromise on the principles of financial sovereignty.
The presentation of the Manifesto was a powerful moment, reaffirming the shared vision that unites the diverse, global community of Sovereigns.