Governance & DAOs
Mechanisms for decentralized decision-making and protocol management.
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Token Unlock
The release of previously locked or vested tokens according to a predetermined schedule, often affecting token supply, circulating supply, and market price dynamics.
Vesting
A schedule determining when tokens locked during initial distribution (ICO, seed funding, employee grants) become available to claim or transfer, preventing sudden market dumps.
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DAOstack
An open-source framework and stack for building and managing decentralized autonomous organizations with governance features like voting, proposals, and reputation systems.
Delegation
Transferring voting or staking power to a representative without transferring token ownership, enabling participation in governance without active involvement while maintaining token control.
Governance
The mechanisms and processes through which decentralized protocols are governed, typically using governance tokens to enable community voting on protocol upgrades and parameter changes.
On-Chain Governance
A governance model where protocol decisions are proposed, voted on, and executed directly by smart contracts on the blockchain, creating transparent and enforceable governance.
Treasury Management
Protocols managing their cryptocurrency reserves through governance, making strategic decisions on allocation, deployment, and reserves to ensure sustainability and growth.