Welcome to your weekly dose of DAO news! In this newsletter, we'll cover the most important changes, proposals, and developments within the DAO ecosystem. Stay up-to-DAO with the latest trends and innovations as we delve into the dynamic world of decentralized governance.

DAO News 📰

🤝 Pentagon Games and Tron DAO Collaborate on 3D Digital World

Pentagon Games is partnering with Tron DAO to develop an immersive 3D digital world on the Tron blockchain. This decentralized environment will feature user-created spaces, gamified elements, and social activities enhanced by VR, AR, and AI technologies. The project introduces "Novatron," a superhero avatar, as part of the Blockchain Superheroes collection, and aims to expand Tron’s ecosystem by engaging developers and gaming enthusiasts. Early supporter access to this experience is now open.

Source: playtoearn.com

🚀 DeXe Protocol Officially Launches on Ethereum

DeXe Protocol has officially deployed on Ethereum following DAO approval, uniting governance, treasury management, and innovative tools in a multi-chain ecosystem. With over 70% of DEXE’s supply on Ethereum, this move integrates DeXe into Ethereum's $70B DeFi ecosystem, enhancing DAO participation and liquidity. The launch paves the way for advanced multi-chain governance and future expansion into other ecosystems.

Source: dexenetwork.medium.com

📈 Saya AI Becomes the First DAOBase DAO POP Project to Surpass $1M Market Cap

Saya AI has surpassed a $1M market cap, making it the first project launched via DAOBase’s DAO POP feature to achieve this milestone. With an impressive 40,000% increase since its January 6 debut, Saya AI aims to revolutionize community engagement through AI-driven marketing and DAO management. Saya’s success showcases the transformative potential of DAOBase’s DAO POP feature for launching DAOs from scratch.

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🌐 SavingDAO Partners with Singular AI Network to Advance Blockchain-AI Integration

SavingDAO and Singular AI Network (SAIN) are joining forces to advance innovation and efficiency in Web3 solutions. While SAIN specializes in enabling decentralized operations for AI agents with a focus on trust, transparency, and scalability, SavingDAO contributes to advancing ESG-focused blockchain applications. Together, the collaboration seeks to redefine technology’s role in solving complex global challenges through decentralized and AI-driven solutions.

Source: blockchainreporter.net

💰 O.XYZ Raises $130M to Pioneer Decentralized AI Governance

O.XYZ has raised $130 million to develop the first Decentralized AI Managed Organization (DeAIO), featuring an “AI CEO” to manage decision-making while allowing community members veto power. Built on terrestrial, orbital, and maritime nodes, the infrastructure aims to operate independently of centralized control, as discussions around AI regulation and access continue globally.

Source: beincrypto.com

Weekly DAO Changes 📊

New DAOs State

Over the past week, a total of 46 new DAOs were created, reflecting a 0.05% addition ratio in the ecosystem. The majority were created through Snapshot (28), followed by Aragon (15) and xDAO (3).

Governance Activity

The past 7 days, a total of 343 new members joined the DAO ecosystem, representing a minor 0.01% increase in total DAO voters. Additionally, 267 new proposals were submitted, marking a <0.01% increase in overall proposal activity.

Proposal Participation Highlights

DEFI DAOs

• Equilibria Finance: "[Epoch #83] Weekly Pendle Gauge Vote" - 842 voters.

• Gitcoin: "[REVOTE] Engage Avantgarde for Strategic Asset Management of the Matching Pool" - 729 voters.

• Aave: "[ARFC]. BGD. Aave v3.3 Sherlock contest" - 270 voters.

NFT DAOs

• ApeCoin DAO: "AIP-545: Beyond the NFT: Renewal of NFT Lab Magazine’s Plan for Empowering ApeCoin’s Global Community" - 493 voters.

• ApeCoin DAO: "AIP-511: ApeMania: The rewarding playground for the Apes and ApeCoin Ecosystem" - 468 voters.

• Bio.xyz: "BIOPSY-16 ?Bridge BIO to Solana" - 213 voters.

Noteworthy Active Proposals 💡

🔄 Renewal Proposal for NFT Lab Magazine’s ApeCoin Expansion Plan

AIP-545 proposes a $168,000 budget to continue NFT Lab Magazine's mission of promoting ApeCoin and the Yuga ecosystem through bi-monthly editions featuring community and ecosystem projects. The plan includes global distribution via partnerships like TIMEOUT Portugal, token-gated content with ApeChain, and international shipping to content providers. Funding will support operations, enhance the magazine’s reach, and foster real-world adoption of ApeCoin in global markets.

Voting ends on Jan 16, 2025.

Full Proposal: AIP-545: Beyond the NFT: Renewal of NFT Lab Magazine’s Plan for Empowering ApeCoin’s Global Community

🔎 Gitcoin Considers Avantgarde Finance for Matching Pool Asset Management

This Gitcoin’s AIP proposes engaging Avantgarde Finance to manage its $24M Matching Pool assets. The strategy recommends a 70% ETH and 30% stablecoin allocation to balance growth and stability. Avantgarde will implement the strategy non-custodially, focusing on ETH staking and stablecoin yield optimization through DeFi protocols. Regular reporting and community engagement are included, with a performance-based fee structure.

Voting ends on Jan 14, 2025.

Full Proposal: [REVOTE] Engage Avantgarde for Strategic Asset Management of the Matching Pool

⌐◨-◨ Nounish Collaboration with Kitpas: Part 2

NounsDAO is reviewing a proposal to deepen its collaboration with Japanese art brand Kitpas. The plan features Nounish-themed Kitpas sets, a bilingual coloring book, and the distribution of 100 art kits in Uganda. With a budget of $47,500 USDC, the proposal aims to boost accessibility, foster creativity, and strengthen global engagement through Web3 tools and partnerships.

Voting ends on Jan 12, 2025.

Full Proposal: Nounish × Kitpas As a Global Brand (Part 2)

🎯 RARI Foundation Seeks Approval for $2M Operational Budget in 2025

RARI Foundation has proposed a $2,040,000 operational budget for 2025, reflecting its expanding ecosystem and governance objectives. The budget focuses on multichain governance transitions, ecosystem growth, and marketing efforts. Key allocations include salaries, legal costs, and security audits to support initiatives like RARI Chain operations and governance upgrades. Approval would ensure continued growth and transparency in advancing the RARI ecosystem.

Voting ends on Jan 12, 2025.

Full Proposal: RRC-37: RARI Foundation 2025 Operational Budget

🛠️ SafeDAO Proposes All-Sprint Governance Proposal Framework

Safe{DAO} has introduced SEP-53, aiming to remove restrictions on Sprint 4 as the exclusive period for governance reviews. The proposal enables all four Sprints in a Season to process all proposal types, including constitutional, governance, and resource allocation changes. This adjustment aligns with Safe{DAO}’s evolving maturity and streamlines decision-making, allowing time-sensitive proposals to progress without delay.

Voting ends on Jan 20, 2025.

Full Proposal: [SEP 53] Governance Amendments Season 4, Sprint 4

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