Roles Overview

Andamio uses six canonical roles organized across two systems: Course and Project. Each role has specific capabilities and responsibilities.

Course System

Course Owner

Creates and manages courses on-chain. Sets up teacher access and controls the course lifecycle.

Key actions:

Create a course (create transaction)
Add or remove teachers (teachers manage)

Course Teacher

Manages course content and assesses student work within courses they are authorized for.

Key actions:

Mint, update, or burn modules (modules manage)
Accept or refuse student assignments (assignments assess)

Course Student

Enrolls in courses, completes assignments, and earns verifiable credentials.

Key actions:

Enroll in a course (assignment commit)
Update assignment evidence (assignment update)
Claim completed credential (credential claim)

Project System

Project Owner

Creates and manages projects on-chain. Controls treasury, sets requirements, and defines task structures.

Key actions:

Create a project
Manage treasury and task requirements
Approve contributor work

Project Manager

Oversees contributor work within projects, manages day-to-day operations.

Key actions:

Review and approve contributor submissions
Coordinate task assignments

Project Contributor

Participates in projects by committing to tasks and earning rewards upon completion.

Key actions:

Enroll in a project (requires qualifying credentials)
Commit to and complete tasks
Earn rewards from project treasury

All roles require an Andamio Access Token as the foundation of on-chain identity. Credentials earned as a Course Student can serve as prerequisites for Project Contributor enrollment, creating a learn-to-earn pathway.

One person can hold multiple roles across different courses and projects simultaneously.

Course Owner Guide — Creating and managing courses
Project Owner Guide — Setting up collaborative projects
Contributor Guide — Participating in courses and projects