Finally, FIRES makes zero opinions on how data enters the system: whether it's through a collective voting on taking specific action, or an algorithmic sourcing of data, this is up to upstream software to decide, FIRES will just keep a record of those decisions over time.
Within scope of funding may be building some of these tools, that's still to be decided.
I look forwards to working with NLNet to help bring distributed moderation data to the Fediverse.
Just to be absolutely clear: I'm not entering the business of curating a blocklist, I'm writing the software to help distribute moderation recommendations and advisories.