commons-based peer production

Commons-based peer production is a collaborative process where individuals freely contribute and share resources—such as knowledge, skills, or content—without hierarchical control or traditional market incentives. Examples include open-source software, Wikipedia, and creative commons projects. Participants work collectively, often remotely and voluntarily, to produce and maintain shared resources that anyone can access, modify, and redistribute. This approach relies on community cooperation, transparency, and mutual benefit, allowing large-scale, decentralized creation and innovation outside conventional proprietary or commercial frameworks.