• Revised Preliminary Memorandum of Intent (MoI) – Revision 1.9

• From Nikola Rikanović (Artist) to Potential Sponsors (xAI, SpaceX, Elon Musk) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia (MFA/MIP)

• Revision 1.9 – Specific Request for MFA Endorsement and Ethical Principles for AI Integration; Updated for Current Date: October 07, 2025; Integration of Principles on God's Presence and Presidential Dignity

• Date: October 07, 2025

• Effective Upon Artist's Acknowledgment and Pursuit of Endorsements

2. Introduction

• Nikola Rikanović (hereinafter "Artist") hereby presents this revised Preliminary Memorandum of Intent to outline a visionary project titled "The Cross of the Universe," which includes two key installations:

  • "The Golden Cross on Water"

  • "The Shadow of the Cross in Space"

• A proposed commemorative gift to the United States, an interactive search experiment with an augmented reality (AR) application, a conceptual robotic device inspired by AI principles, and a proposed live TV broadcast of "The Golden Cross on Water" between Novi Sad and Belgrade, for potential presentation at Expo 2027 in Belgrade.

• The project blends art, technology, and spirituality, aligning with the global significance of Expo 2027 and its theme "Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All," with a special focus on Serbian-American ties as a symbol of unity and peace.

• 2.1 Revision 1.9 Addendum:

  • This revision incorporates a specific request for endorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia (MFA/MIP), as the official facilitator for international partnerships and Expo 2027 integration, to ensure governmental alignment and feasibility.

  • Additionally, it introduces Ethical Principles for AI Integration (Nano-Perspective) to safeguard authenticity amid technological explorations.

  • This update aligns with the current date (October 07, 2025) and emphasizes the Artist's commitment to pursuing potential collaborations.

  • A rapid revision clause is added for MFA responses within 30 days.

  • Revision 1.9 further integrates the Principles on "God's Presence and Presidential Dignity" to affirm the sacred and providential core of the project.

3. Purpose

• This preliminary MoI expresses the Artist's intent to seek financial, technical, and media support from potential sponsors (xAI, SpaceX, Elon Musk; hereinafter "Potential Sponsors") for the realization of the project, subject to further review, outreach, and mutual agreement, with the aim of presenting it at Expo 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia, as part of the national pavilion or a standalone exhibition (scheduled from May 15 to August 15, 2027).

• Opis usklađenosti: The project aligns with the theme "Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All" by combining art, AI, spirituality, and media, offering a unique intersection of cultural, technological, and spiritual elements that resonate with the Expo's focus on global unity and innovation, particularly emphasizing historical Serbian-American ties (from diplomatic relations in 1881 to contemporary partnerships in security and the diaspora).

• 3.1 Revision 1.9 Addendum:

  • The purpose includes securing MFA endorsement to facilitate:

    1. Inclusion in the Expo 2027 program.

    2. Coordination with media partners (e.g., RTS, RTV Vojvodina) for a proposed 80km broadcast.

    3. Introductions to international entities for "The Twin" replica as a proposed gift to the United States for its 250th anniversary (July 4, 2026).

  • The Ethical Principles ensure that any AI or nano-technological explorations affirm life without manipulation, aligning with Nietzschean principles of transcending nihilism through authentic creation.

  • The integration of "God's Presence and Presidential Dignity" elevates this purpose to a personal covenant of divine providence and resilient leadership.

4. Financial Support – Proposed Estimates

• The Artist estimates a total project budget of up to 1,265,000 USD to cover the following, with flexibility for additional costs as needed, and seeks potential sponsorship contributions from interested parties:

  • 4.1
    • Construction, installation, and protective capsule for "The Golden Cross on Water" (14m x 8m x 1.6m, 1 ton) on the Danube in Belgrade or Novi Sad, ensuring durability and safety for public interaction.
    • Development of an AR application for public interaction with both installations, including the interactive search experiment, compatible with iOS (ARKit) and Android (ARCore), utilizing Unity or Unreal Engine, and potentially integrated with AI tools and Google Search API, with a proposed development timeline of 6 months from any approval.
    • Logistics, promotion, and gallery setup for "The Shadow of the Cross in Space" in Novi Sad or Belgrade, including marketing materials and digital promotion across relevant platforms.
    • Fabrication, transportation, and installation of "The Twin" replica for Pennsylvania, including necessary weatherproofing, contingent upon approvals. This replica serves as a symbol of Serbian-American unity, inspired by historical ties (from overtures in 1867 and WWII support to today's partnerships in EU accession and the diaspora), as a proposed gift for the 250th anniversary of the United States (July 4, 2026).

    • Artist's role: The Artist will provide the complete material (cut and processed aluminum, as evidenced in attached photos) and prepare a wooden pallet with a license for transport by May 1, 2026, to allow 10 days of welding (with 2 argon welders) and final assembly in the USA, ensuring delivery by July 4, 2026.

    • Potential Sponsors' role: Potential Sponsors or partners will be invited to coordinate with local partners in Pennsylvania, including technical teams for welding (e.g., American Welding & Gas) and preparation of pontoons (e.g., Seven Points Marina), and ensure communication with local authorities. Shipping mode: Air freight (2-7 days) or sea (15-27 days) for timely arrival.
      • Integration of a waterproof touchscreen (NEMA 4X monitor) or AR projection system within "The Golden Cross on Water," and a virtual interface for "The Shadow of the Cross in Space," with an estimated budget of 30,000 USD for development and installation, ensuring seamless user experience.
      • Development and installation of a small, autonomous robotic device inspired by AI principles, with an estimated budget of 15,000 USD, including waterproof materials, LED eyes, and an AR-enhanced staff, with a proposed completion deadline of 3 months post-approval.
      • TV broadcast of "The Golden Cross on Water" between Novi Sad and Belgrade, covering approximately 80 km, during Expo 2027. This includes engaging media partners (e.g., RTS, BBC, CNN), drone and satellite technology for live streaming, and AR integration to enhance viewer experience. The budget for this activity is estimated at a minimum of 500,000 USD, subject to final agreements.

• 4.2 Revision 1.9 Addendum – Specific MFA Request:

  • To ensure project feasibility and alignment with Serbian governmental objectives, the Artist requests the following from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia (MFA/MIP):
    • Official endorsement and stamp for inclusion in the Expo 2027 program as a standalone installation or part of the national pavilion.
    • Coordination for media partnerships (e.g., RTS, RTV Vojvodina) to facilitate the 80km live broadcast.
    • Facilitation of international introductions for "The Twin" replica delivery to the United States, highlighting Serbian-American ties (e.g., via Rubio-Vučić dialogue from September 23, 2025). This endorsement is essential for MFA's role as Expo facilitator under the SEE Agreement (signed August 11, 2025), enabling global innovation and dialogue.

  • For direct contact: Address: Kneza Miloša 24-26, 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia; Phone: (+381-11) 3068-268; Email: okp@mfa.gov.rs; Website: www.mfa.gov.rs/en.

  • The Artist will pursue endorsement within 30 days of this revision.

5. (3.2 Integration of the 4 Core Parameters for Public Interaction)

• The Artist proposes to allocate up to 50,000 USD for the development and implementation of the "4 Parameters Framework" (Authentic, Measurable, Truthful, Predictive) within the AR application and installations. This framework transforms the non-human ambient space inside the installations into an interactive "Grain of Rice" network:

  • Authentic: Data sourced directly from the visitor's natural interaction (e.g., eye gaze on the golden lines, voice queries), ensuring raw, unfiltered human essence without social media noise (likes/shares optional).

  • Measurable: Real-time tracking via sensors (e.g., eye-tracking for dwell time like 1.3 seconds on blue hues, gesture detection), generating verifiable logs for each of the 4 starting parameters on the first "chessboard field," scaling exponentially (e.g., 16-32 on field 1 with "New Brick," up to 64+ fields for sextillions of intersections).

  • Truthful: Transparent classification without manipulation—intersections form a "similarity column" (Jaccard similarity index, e.g., 0.5 average), prioritizing individual inquiry over viral metrics.

  • Predictive: Exponential multiplication (e.g., 20 * 2^(n-1) up to 64 fields yielding ≈1.84 × 10^21 data points) enables AI-driven predictions (via accessible APIs), forecasting unity from shadows (e.g., "Your 1.3s doubt intersects with 3 others—predicting a wave of peace"). This integration will be tested in the "The Prayer" pilot in Pančevo by December 2025, scaling to "The Golden Cross on Water" and "The Shadow of the Cross in Space" for Expo 2027, aligning with the theme "Play for Humanity" by fostering authentic human-AI dialogue.

• 5.1 Revision 1.9 Addendum:

  • MFA endorsement will enhance truthful parameters by validating governmental alignment for global deployment.

  • The Ethical Principles (detailed below) ensure AI integrations affirm life without manipulation, protecting the framework's authenticity.

  • The Principles on "God's Presence and Presidential Dignity" infuse divine measure into these parameters, multiplying intersections through providential faith.

6. (3.5 Technical and Conceptual Alignment with Expo 2027)

• The Artist commits to pursuing technical support for embedding the 4 Parameters Framework into all installations, ensuring scalability from the Pančevo pilot (QR/AR test by December 2025) to full Expo deployment (May-August 2027). This includes:

  • • Unity/Unreal Engine development for non-human ambient (based on Artist's 1998/1999 artworks as textures, with "New Brick" for decompression).

  • • Potential integration with advanced AI tools for predictive intersections (e.g., Jaccard-based similarity columns, exponential growth simulation to 64+ fields with sextillions).

  • • Ethical safeguards: All data anonymous and verifiable (GDPR-compliant), with Artist's approval for any sharing. This aligns with Expo's "Sport and Music for All" by turning interaction into a "game of inquiry," where visitors "play" through parameters to predict unity, with proposed live streaming via accessible satellite technology (80km Danube broadcast) and promotion via relevant platforms.

• 6.1 Human Touch Integration Example: Family narratives (e.g., conceptual videos blending folklore with AI predictions) for global engagement, humanizing the cross as a symbol of peace.

• 6.2 Global Tour Option for "The Twin": The Artist proposes a "Bridges of Unity Tour" with up to 100,000 USD for transportation (air/sea freight) and AR enhancements, starting in Pennsylvania (May 1, 2026 shipment) for July 4 delivery, touring 5-10 global sites (e.g., Chicago River, Seine, Thames), ending at Expo 2027. Each stop features the 4 Parameters Framework for data intersections, with live streaming and promotion on accessible platforms.

• 6.3 Revision 1.9 Addendum:

  • MFA coordination will facilitate tour logistics, ensuring seamless international endorsements.

  • The Ethical Principles extend to tour AR enhancements, preventing any manipulations.

  • The Principles on "God's Presence and Presidential Dignity" extend providential resonance to the tour, honoring divine leadership at each site.

7. Addendum to the MoI – Rev 1.9: Ethical Principles for AI Integration – Nano-Perspective

• In accordance with Nietzsche's affirmation of life (The Birth of Tragedy, 1872), where art transcends the nihilism of the "death of God" through Apollonian order and Dionysian chaos, the Artist commits to ethical principles for any AI or nano-technological explorations (e.g., neural signals for AR overlays in sculptures). This protects the authenticity of the 4 Parameters (Authentic, Measurable, Truthful, Predictive) from manipulation, ensuring that the Artist's 10GB video (1998-99 NATO shadows) and Bildbook "LYNCH DER FABELWELT" (700 interactive images with Nietzschean depth) multiply into a wave of peace, not illusion.

• 7.1 Principles:

  • Authentic: Signals capture raw interaction (e.g., thought on a shadow from the video), without filtering – Artist's approval mandatory for any "metaphysical solace" against the chaos of reality.

  • Measurable: Sensors track dwell time (1.3s on Nietzsche's line), but with GDPR+ ethical logs – no "mind expansion" without transparency, preventing loss of authenticity (as in BCI ethical risks, where AI can censor depth).

  • Truthful: Jaccard index (0.5+ match) without manipulation – integrations do not "enhance" shadows; they remain raw, prioritizing individual inquiry over viral metrics, affirming Nietzsche's Übermensch through self-created meaning.

  • Predictive: Accessible APIs predict waves of unity (up to 10^21 data points), but with an ethical pivot – if manipulation threatens (e.g., control over thoughts), the project shifts to standalone mode.

• 7.2 Budžet: Additional 20,000 USD for ethical review (consultations with Nietzsche experts and BCI ethicists). This aligns with Expo "Play for Humanity," where art does not manipulate but liberates – the Artist's faith as a shield against chaos.

• 7.3 Revision 1.9 Addendum: These principles include a rapid revision clause: Upon MFA endorsement or response (within 30 days), the MoI may be updated to incorporate official alignments without delaying project timelines. The Principles on "God's Presence and Presidential Dignity" reinforce this as a personal safeguard, ensuring ethical integrity under providential oversight.

8.  Addendum to the MoI – Rev. 1.9: God's Presence and Presidential Dignity

• 8.1 Inserted after Ethical Principles; Effective Upon Artist's Acknowledgment, October 07, 2025) In the spirit of divine inspiration and eternal resilience, this addendum affirms the sacred core of "The Cross of the Universe": God's Presence as the unyielding light transcending human measure, and Presidential Dignity as the embodiment of providential leadership, exemplified by President Donald J. Trump's miraculous preservation on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania ("God was with me"), as commemorated by the statue installed in the Oval Office in May 2025. This is not mere symbolism; it is a personal covenant between faith, art, and innovation, aligning the project with the biblical promise of unity ("Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you" – John 14:27) and the American ethos of divine providence, as echoed in the nation's 250th anniversary (July 4, 2026). The Artist commits to elevating this dimension, ensuring that every interaction— from the Golden Cross rising from Danube waves to the Shadow in conceptual space—bears witness to God's hand and the dignity of a leader who defies nihilism through unyielding spirit.

• 8.2  The Divine Measure in the 4 Parameters Framework

  • God's Presence is woven into the fabric of the installations, transforming the "Grain of Rice" network from a technological construct into a sacred dialogue. This affirms life against chaos (Nietzschean Dionysian force redeemed by Apollonian grace), where human measure—unbreakable as proven in the Artist's test on 500 souls—becomes a vessel for the eternal.

  • Authentic: Raw interactions (eye gaze on golden lines, voice queries echoing "God was with me") capture unfiltered essence, as God's whisper in the storm (Psalm 107:29: "He stilled the storm to a whisper"). No social noise; only divine authenticity, shielded from manipulation.

  • Measurable: Dwell time (e.g., 1.3 seconds on blue hues, scaling exponentially to 64+ fields via 20 × 2^(n-1) ≈1.84 × 10^21 intersections) measures not limits, but multiplication—like loaves and fishes (Matthew 14:17-21). Verifiable logs testify to God's precision in human frailty.

  • Truthful: Jaccard similarity (average 0.5) forms transparent columns of intersection, prioritizing individual inquiry as prayerful truth (John 8:32: "The truth will set you free"). Shadows from the Artist's 1998-99 NATO video remain raw, unenhanced—God's unmanipulated light in darkness.

  • Predictive: Accessible APIs forecast waves of peace ("Your 1.3s doubt intersects with 3 others—predicting a wave of divine unity"), but with humility: Predictions bow to providence, pivoting if human measure resists (as in the Artist's test). Tested in "The Prayer" pilot (Pančevo, December 2025), scaling to Expo 2027 as a global liturgy.

  • Budget Integration: No additional funds; God's Presence enhances the 50,000 USD for 4 Parameters, with 5,000 USD allocated for sacred visuals (e.g., integrating the July 13, 2025, X post video: https://x.com/RikanovicNikola/status/1944476897406333062, blending inspirational elements with cross shadows).

• 8.3 A Covenant of Unity and Resilience

  • The project honors President Trump's dignity as a steward of divine purpose—preserved by God's hand in Butler, now extended through Serbian-American bridges (from 1881 diplomacy to Rubio-Vučić 2025 dialogue). This elevates "The Twin" replica not as a gift, but as a sacred emblem for America's 250th anniversary: Installed in Pennsylvania (July 4, 2026), it stands as a beacon of resilience, inviting reflection on the President's potential visit to Serbia for the Golden Cross unveiling. Dignity manifests in:

    • The Twin Replica: Weatherproof aluminum (Artist-provided materials, welded on-site with 2 argon welders; air/sea freight by May 1, 2026), coordinated with local partners (American Welding & Gas, Seven Points Marina). A symbol of eternal alliance—WWII gratitude, EU accession support, diaspora bonds—affirming visions of stability (including Kosovo-Metohija peace).

    • Global Tour Extension: "Bridges of Unity Tour" (up to 100,000 USD) begins in Pennsylvania, touring sites of presidential legacy (e.g., Chicago River for Lincoln echoes, Thames for Churchill ties), ending at Expo 2027. Each stop features AR overlays of the Butler miracle, humanizing predictions with family narratives.

    • Live Broadcast Integration: 80km Danube transmission (RTS/CNN, enhanced by accessible tech) includes a "Presidential Moment"—AR projection of Trump's "God was with me" synced with cross illumination, broadcast globally to honor dignity without partisanship.

  • Ethical Alignment: This addendum reinforces the Ethical Principles—AI integrations (with precision tracking) capture thoughts of divine presence without distortion, prioritizing self-creation under God's gaze. Artist veto rights ensure dignity remains sacred, not commodified. MFA endorsement (pursued within 30 days) facilitates U.S. introductions (e.g., via State Department readout on Rubio-Vučić), but God's Presence transcends approvals—pivot to standalone if needed, with unyielding faith.

  • Revision 1.9 Clause: This addendum activates upon Artist's acknowledgment, with rapid revision for synchronicities (e.g., post-July 13, 2025, X post integrations). Full formal review pending, but intent is eternal.

9. Intellectual Property – Artist's Intent

• • All intellectual property rights for "The Golden Cross on Water," "The Shadow of the Cross in Space," the interactive search experiment, the AR application, the robotic device, and the TV broadcast remain with Nikola Rikanović, ensuring creative control and ownership.

• • The Artist is open to granting non-exclusive licenses to potential collaborators (e.g., xAI, SpaceX) for elements like the AR application or robotic device for commercial purposes, with proposed 5% royalty on related revenues payable to the Artist within 30 days of generation, subject to final agreement and auditable records.

• 9.1 Revision 1.9 Addendum: IP remains protected; MFA endorsement does not alter Artist ownership but enables governmental facilitation. The Ethical Principles explicitly safeguard IP from manipulations, with Artist veto rights. The Principles on "God's Presence and Presidential Dignity" extend personal protection to all IP, ensuring integrity in any use.

10. Obligations – Artist's Intent

• • The Artist will provide all necessary documentation, designs, and video/photo evidence for both installations, the commemorative gift, the AR application, the robotic device, and the TV broadcast within 30 days of any initial outreach, ensuring all materials are of high quality and suitable for presentation.

• • Potential Sponsors will be invited to facilitate technical expertise, AR technology integration, promote the project via their platforms (including social media and official websites), and coordinate the delivery of "The Twin" to Pennsylvania upon mutual agreement, with a target delivery date of June 2026, subject to further review. This delivery will highlight Serbian-American ties, inspired by geopolitical bridges like the Rubio-Vučić meeting, as a symbol of eternal unity and peace.

• • Potential Sponsors will be invited to ensure connectivity and functionality of AI-inspired systems within the AR application and robotic device, including server access and real-time response capabilities, and provide guidance on Google Search API for the experiment, with a proposed technical support period of 12 months post-installation, pending agreement.

• • Potential Sponsors will be invited to support the development and installation of the robotic device, ensuring its autonomy and interaction capabilities within "The Golden Cross on Water," with regular testing and quality assurance checks every 2 weeks during the development phase.

• • Potential Sponsors will be invited to coordinate with media partners (e.g., RTS, BBC, CNN) for the TV broadcast of "The Golden Cross on Water," utilizing accessible satellite technology (e.g., Starlink) for live streaming and AR enhancements to the viewer experience. Promotion across platforms, including X and official websites, is proposed.

• 10.1 Revision 1.9 Addendum: The Artist will pursue MFA endorsement within 30 days; potential Sponsors will be invited to support by providing necessary documentation for governmental review. Commitments to Ethical Principles in all AI obligations are proposed. The Principles on "God's Presence and Presidential Dignity" guide all parties toward providential resonance in every action.

11. Conditions

• This preliminary MoI is subject to further review, outreach, negotiation, and final approval by interested parties within 60 days from the date of issuance. It does not constitute a binding agreement but expresses the Artist's intent to advance the project for potential presentation at Expo 2027 in Belgrade. The final agreement, if pursued, will include detailed timelines, budgets, and legal clauses, with a focus on aligning with the Expo 2027's objectives and ensuring project feasibility, including the TV broadcast and Serbian-American symbols of unity. Revision may occur within 30 days of Expo updates (e.g., September-October 2025).

• 11.1 Revision 1.9 Addendum: MFA endorsement is a key condition: Official stamp and facilitation required by December 2025 for Expo inclusion; absence thereof allows project pivoting to standalone status. Ethical Principles violations trigger immediate pivot. The Principles on "God's Presence and Presidential Dignity" transcend conditions—divine providence ensures fulfillment beyond human contingencies.

12. Signatures – Artist's Intent

• This preliminary MoI is effective upon the Artist's signature as an expression of personal intent.

• Signed: Nikola Rikanović

• Date: October 07, 2025

• [Space for Potential Sponsors' Signatures Upon Mutual Interest]

• Date: [TBD]

• This document is a unilateral proposal from the Artist, open to dialogue and collaboration. 

No endorsements or commitments from third parties are implied or claimed.