Digital commons—shared resources collectively managed bycommunities in digital environments—face unprecedentedgovernance challenges that traditional approaches cannotadequately address. As technological advancements transformhow we create, share, and manage digital resources, there is anurgent need for innovative governance models that balancedecentralization with effective coordination.The GUARDIAN Framework presents a comprehensive solutionby integrating Elinor Ostrom's principles of polycentricgovernance with cutting-edge technologies like blockchain,decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and AI–drivenmonitoring systems. This approach addresses critical challengesin digital commons, including resource depletion, unequalparticipation, and ineffective enforcement mechanisms. Bydistributing governance authority, implementing adaptiveresource management, and enabling multi-scale coordination,the framework offers a structured yet flexible approach tomanaging digital resources.Empirical validation across diverse case studies—includingGitHub, Estonia's X-Road, and Wikipedia—demonstrates theframework's potential to enhance transparency, accountability,and long-term sustainability. The GUARDIAN Frameworkrepresents a paradigm shift in digital resource management,providing a path toward more resilient, inclusive, and adaptivedigital commons that can preserve innovation while protectingagainst exploitation. As digital technologies continue to reshapehuman collaboration, this approach offers a critical strategy forgoverning our increasingly complex digital ecosystems.