Call for All-Stadia Backers

An All-Stadia Backer (ASB) backs all 1,600 research stadia of ResearchCity at once — within a hard cap — so the work can take on what the world keeps writing off as “nothing”. This page is the stable, evergreen way to do that. For the story behind it, see the blog post A Coin in a FiSh’s Mouth; for the full cap arithmetic and every other way to help, see the Buy-In page.

Why the cap is the hero

Even the largest possible single buy-in is strictly capped (about $716,800 at the absolute ceiling). The cap is the feature, not a limit anyone wishes away: it is why no one, however wealthy, can buy a louder voice in how ResearchCity is built.

Backing buys no influence — no more than buying an iPhone lets you decide what Apple builds next. Every backer affirms a plain “I will not influence” clause; the cap and that clause together are what keep a large buy-in from quietly becoming capture. The cap applies equally to individuals, institutions, foundations, and corporations.

And half of everything is given away to worthy causes facing urgent need now — the principle is fixed even where the named recipients are not yet (see the blog post and Buy-In).

How the levels work

The address encodes the level: 1600 is the full set of 1,600 research stadia, and xN says how many dollars per stadion you intend — so x1 = $1 per stadion = $1,600; x8 = $8 per stadion = $12,800; up to x448 = the $716,800 ceiling. There is no automatic counting system yet, so please self-track your own limit in good faith for now.

Optional: would you like to be listed publicly?

By default your backing is private. Each email below ends with one line that lets you opt in to being named publicly as an All-Stadia Backer, if and when you would like that — entirely your choice, and you can decide later. (Nothing here is published automatically.)

Four one-click ways to say “I’m in”

Pick the level that fits you. Each link opens a pre-written email you can read, edit, and send — nothing is committed until you send it, and no money moves through any link.

x1 — $1,600 — the sign-of-support level. One dollar toward every stadion for a year. This is the “dozen backers” ask: a clear, collective sign that real people want a 1,600-stadion ResearchCity.

To: [email protected] Subject: All-Stadia Backer x1 = $1,600 (toward all 1,600 stadia) Body: Dear LLoL, Count me in as an All-Stadia Backer at x1 = $1,600 -- $1 toward each of the 1,600 stadia for one year: my clear sign that I want a 1,600-stadion ResearchCity to take on what the world keeps writing off as "nothing". I back as a FiSh -- sharing what I have, in good faith, with NO claim to any extra say in how ResearchCity is run. Backing buys no influence -- no more than buying an iPhone lets me decide what Apple builds next. The cap is what keeps it that way. Public listing (optional, default private): you may / may not [keep one] list my name publicly as an All-Stadia Backer. How to reach me (a phone helps): [your name + phone] Please send next steps.

x8 — $12,800 — one year at the usual personal cap. $8 per stadion across all 1,600 stadia for one year — the most any one person is asked to give in a single year.

To: [email protected] Subject: All-Stadia Backer x8 = $12,800 (one year at the cap) Body: Dear LLoL, Count me in as an All-Stadia Backer at x8 = $12,800 -- $8 per stadion across all 1,600 stadia for one year, the usual most any one person is asked to give in a single year. I back as a FiSh -- in good faith, with NO claim to extra influence. Backing buys no say in policy, no more than buying an iPhone decides what Apple builds next; the cap and this clause keep my buy-in honest. The deeper FiShFu evaluation role is still being evolved (SD3a / SD3b), which I may have my lawyer check. Public listing (optional, default private): you may / may not [keep one] list my name publicly as an All-Stadia Backer. How to reach me (a phone helps): [your name + phone] Please send next steps.

x56 — $89,600 — the seven-year catch-up. The $8-per-stadion annual cap sustained over 7 years, because this launch is arguably about seven years late.

To: [email protected] Subject: All-Stadia Backer x56 = $89,600 ($8/stadion x 7 years) Body: Dear LLoL, Count me in as an All-Stadia Backer at x56 = $89,600 -- the $8-per-stadion annual cap sustained over 7 years (the catch-up offered because this launch is arguably about 7 years late). I back as a FiSh -- in good faith, with NO claim to extra influence. Backing buys no say in how ResearchCity is run, no more than buying an iPhone decides what Apple builds next. The deeper FiShFu role is still being evolved (SD3a / SD3b); I may have my lawyer check them. Public listing (optional, default private): you may / may not [keep one] list my name publicly as an All-Stadia Backer. How to reach me (a phone helps): [your name + phone] Please send next steps.

x448 — $716,800 — the absolute ceiling. Only under all conditions at once: $8 per stadion, across all 1,600 stadia, for 7 years of catch-up, for yourself plus 7 others you sponsor who are otherwise locked out. It is not a household multiplier.

To: [email protected] Subject: All-Stadia Backer x448 = $716,800 (absolute ceiling) Body: Dear LLoL, Count me in as an All-Stadia Backer at x448 = $716,800, the absolute ceiling. I understand this is the ONLY way to reach it: $8 per stadion, across all 1,600 stadia, for 7 years of catch-up, for myself PLUS 7 other people I sponsor who are otherwise locked out (about 7 in 8 people worldwide have no credit card). It is not a household multiplier. I back as a FiSh -- in good faith, with NO claim to extra influence. Even at the ceiling, backing buys no say -- no more than buying an iPhone decides what Apple builds next. The cap applies equally to individuals, institutions, and corporations. I will have my own lawyer check SD3a / SD3b first. Public listing (optional, default private): you may / may not [keep one] list my name publicly as an All-Stadia Backer. How to reach me (a phone helps): [your name + phone] Please send next steps.

None of these fit? Pick the N you like and write to FF+1600x<N>@balospe.com with your own number — any N below 448 is within the rules (N dollars per stadion, across the 1,600 stadia). Please keep track of your own commitment so you do not accidentally overcommit.

Whichever you choose, please include a way to reach you — a phone number helps — and LLoL will gladly share his in return (it is already public in the Open Letter PDFs).

One plain word of honesty

For anyone considering a large sum: LLoL is not a lawyer, and neither is this website. The SD3a contract overview and the SD3b signature-and-risk page are there for anyone who wants to study the legal side — and you should have your own lawyer look at them before wiring anything substantial.