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What is the Jackal Foundation?

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# Jackal Foundation

## What is the Jackal Foundation?​

The Jackal Foundation serves as the cornerstone of the Jackal Community. As a non-profit organization, it propels development forward by conducting research, testing software, championing projects, and promoting decentralization.

### What is the scope of the Jackal Foundation?​

- Maintain and enhance the Jackal Protocol.
- Allocate resources to foster ecosystem growth.
- Establish and oversee Jackal Collectives.
- Manage the core governance of the Jackal Protocol.
- Uphold and implement changes resulting from the governance process.