Core Concepts

Core Concepts of Jenkins X

Infrastructure

Jenkins X leverages:

• Kubernetes: Cloud-native orchestration

• Terraform: Infrastructure as Code

• Token-based quotas: Allocate resources based on token holdings

• Secrets managers: Integrated with on-chain authentication for critical workflows

GitOps

$JENKINS GitOps Workflow:

• Changes proposed via Git pull requests

• DAO-style approvals for major updates

• Helmfile manages chart definitions

• Full audit trails on-chain and off-chain

Secret Management

Token-secured secret access:

• Use Vault or cloud-native secrets managers

• Integration with blockchain identity for secure access

• Secrets replicated into clusters only upon token validation

Pipelines with Tekton

$JENKINS pipelines:

• Use Tekton with versioned shared steps

• Lighthouse triggers enhanced by token roles

• Permissionless contributions with token-gated testing lanes

Optional legacy Jenkins support remains available.

ChatOps

Automated, token-enabled collaboration:

• Pull Request comments trigger CI/CD actions

• Commands filtered via contributor token roles

• Community interactions rewarded with $JENKINS tokens

Developer Experience

Consistent workflows with token-based enhancements:

• CLI: Use the jx CLI to interact with the system

• GUI: Octant plugin for graphical interaction

• Token-authenticated dashboards for logs and PR previews

Token holders can:

• Mint new CI/CD environments

• Create custom pipeline presets

• Submit proposals for tooling improvements

Open Source Integrations

$JENKINS integrates with:

• Kubernetes

• Tekton

• Kuberhealthy

• Grafana

• Jenkins (optional)

• Nexus (optional)

• Blockchain identity providers (e.g., Ceramic, WalletConnect)

Community

Join the $JENKINS community to:

• Contribute and earn tokens

• Vote on platform improvements

• Join working groups and dev sprints

$JENKINS revolutionizes Jenkins X by integrating decentralized identity, incentives, and governance into cloud-native CI/CD. Build, test, and deliver software faster while gaining value for your contributions and participating in the future of collaborative DevOps.