Governance

Governance

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Is Tezos ‘More Democratic than the United States?’

Tezos Co-founder Kathleen Breitman breaks down the blockchain’s unique governance system where token holders can propose amendments to the software, promoting “digital equality.” Plus, Breitman explains how the Tezos democratic update infrastructure compares to that of centralized programs like Google Chrome.

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Pay-to-Play Governance Builds Steam as Bribe Raises $4M

Is the future of DeFi governance rule by the highest bidder?

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What Is a Governance Token?

These tokens play an important role in distributing the control of blockchain projects among their communities of users.

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Pudgy Penguins NFT Project Ousts Founders as Mood Turns Icy

The beloved NFT project Pudgy Penguins voted out its founders Thursday after they allegedly failed to deliver on stated goals and drained the treasury of funds. Some argue the entire project should be decentralized, potentially an industry first. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest battle for control, raising governance questions surrounding NFT communities and what this means for the fate of Pudgy Penguins.

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Sushi Tries to Pick Up the Pieces: A DeFi Governance Case Study

The popular automatic market maker is pushing an ambitious governance overhaul after months of infighting. What’s next?

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After $130M Hack, Badger’s Restitution Plan Tests Limits of DAO Governance

One of the most devastating hacks in recent memory has led to an ambitious payback plan.

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Rari Capital, Fei Protocol Look to Overcome Bagholder Bias in Ambitious DeFi Merger

Two teams are looking to form a $2.4 billion DeFi powerhouse. What’s the holdup?

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Popular DAO Voting Platform Snapshot Labs Raises $4M

Snapshot will use the funds to expand the reach of its DAO governance tools.

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RLY Venture Studio Launches With Fresh Backing From Paris Hilton and Marc Andreessen

SuperLayer’s debut comes as Rally community members debate the ecosystem’s decentralization plan.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Paris Hilton attends The Wallis Delivers: Al Fresco Night presented by The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts  at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on September 24, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Finance

RLY Holders Approve Social Token Platform’s Decentralization Plan

The proposal’s 36 voters unanimously backed Rally’s plan to spawn a venture studio, an Asia-focused affiliate and other new entities.

Bremner Morris, the new CEO of Rally's U.S. entity. (Rally)