Summary 

This proposal requests the allocation of 775,000 $AGLD tokens from the AGLD DAO retroactive funding pool to Sushan Ghimire for backpay related to advisory and growth services provided over the past year starting May 2024 to now. This compensation recognizes Sushan Ghimire's voluntary contributions and aligns with the funding objectives outlined in AGIP-9.

Abstract 

Sushan Ghimire is a Web3 advisor specializing in ecosystem growth, strategic planning, and partnership development. I have supported the AGLD DAO by providing advisory guidance on growth initiatives, collaborating with other core contributors like and assisting with key launches and integrations for the Adventure Layer ecosystem. This proposal seeks backpay now that AGIP-9 has unlocked new tokens, enabling fair compensation without relying on prior donations or volunteers.

Background 

The AGLD DAO, governing the Adventure Gold token and the Adventure Layer, has historically relied on community volunteers and donations due to its fair launch nature. Sushan Ghimire began collaborating with AGLD in May 2024, providing pro-bono services including advisory on growth strategies, coordination with core team members to expand the ecosystem, assistance with the launch on Berachain, creation of the L2, and facilitating partnerships. These efforts were unpaid, as token issuance was halted pre-AGIP-9 due to centralization concerns with the multi-sig contract.

AGIP-9, executed in February 2025, minted 15.5 million new $AGLD tokens and allocated 5% (775,000 $AGLD) to retroactive funding for past infrastructure and community work. This pool sustains operations for the next five years and requires separate proposals for distribution. With AGIP-9's successful passage and token transfer to governance, I am submitting this request to claim backpay from the retroactive funding wallet.

Motivation

Key results for AGLD DAO: Fairly compensates past contributors, aligning with AGIP-9's emphasis on scaling beyond volunteers. Strengthens partnerships with experienced individuals like Sushan Ghimire for ongoing advisory and growth. Enhances treasury efficiency by rewarding proven impact without depleting core reserves.

Key results for AGLD community: 

• Boosts morale by recognizing community builders, encouraging more participation
• Improves ecosystem adoption through continued support from skilled advisors.
• Sets a precedent for transparent retroactive rewards, fostering trust in governance.

This proposal leverages the newly unlocked tokens from AGIP-9, which addressed prior security issues by transferring contract ownership to Tally. I delayed submission until now to ensure decentralization and avoid any central party influence, as inflation implementation was halted until 2025.

Specification

The proposed backpay totals 775,000 $AGLD (approximately 185,000 USD at current market rates), representing compensation for services from May 2024 to present valued at market rates for Web3 advisory and growth support. This amount is 12.9% of the 775,000 $AGLD retroactive funding pool, leaving ample reserves for other contributors.

Upon approval: 

• Tokens will be transferred from the retroactive funding multi-sig wallet (as specified in AGIP-9 execution: e.g., the address holding 775,000 $AGLD for this category). 
• Vesting schedule: None, all $AGLD tokens owed will be sent to wallet address within 5 days of governance approval. 
• Wallet address for receipt: 0x1AD0b4Fe3a5F9a5Cbcb46aaf39FD6dBc789bB89B
• Execution via Tally governance vote, with no additional smart contract changes required.

This follows AGIP-9's decision-making process, where retroactive funding releases require a separate on-chain proposal. Until governance approves, no tokens will be moved.

Impact 

The execution of this proposal will positively affect key stakeholders: the AGLD DAO, Sushan Ghimire, and the broader Adventure Layer community. It ensures sustainable operations by compensating past work, potentially leading to increased strategic growth, launches, and ecosystem expansion. Based on similar retroactive funding in other DAOs (e.g., grants yielding 2-5x ROI in partnership development), this could amplify AGLD's visibility and adoption. Sushan Ghimire's track record includes advisory roles that supported launches and integrations, directly enhancing FOCG and AI agent features on Adventure Layer.

Risks

Allocating from the retroactive funding pool involves minimal risks, as the tokens are already minted and earmarked for this purpose under AGIP-9. Potential concerns include minor token dilution (0.04% of total supply) and market volatility affecting $AGLD value. These are mitigated by governance oversight and the DAO's control via Tally. No smart contract vulnerabilities are introduced, as this is a simple transfer from an existing multi-sig.

Proposal 

I invite the AGLD DAO to review this proposal, provide feedback on the forum (e.g., Loot-Talk), and vote in favor on Tally. This move honors the fair launch ethos while propelling the Adventure Layer forward. Approving backpay to Sushan Ghimire will incentivize high-quality contributions and demonstrate the DAO's commitment to its builders.

FAQ 

Who is Sushan Ghimire? 

Sushan Ghimire is a Web3 advisor with expertise in ecosystem growth, strategic planning, launch support, and partnership development. I've worked with multiple DAOs, including AGLD, to drive expansion and integrations.

What specific services did Sushan Ghimire provide to AGLD? 

Services included advisory on growth strategies, collaboration with the core team to expand the ecosystem, assistance with the launch on Berachain, creation of the L2, facilitating partnerships, and supporting overall development

Why request backpay now?

 I waited until AGIP-9's execution in 2025, which unlocked inflation and allocated retroactive funding. Prior to this, centralized control prevented secure token issuance.

What if the proposal fails?

 No tokens are released without approval, per AGIP-9. Sushan Ghimire will continue supporting the community voluntarily if needed, but will need to internally discuss moving forward, since no compensation will be issued for the work and other time focus proves more beneficial.

How does this align with AGIP-9? 

It directly uses the retroactive funding category to "incentivize full-time contributors and support operations," as stated in the proposal.

Who governs the retroactive funding? 

AGLD token holders via Tally votes, ensuring community control.

What's the long-term vision for retroactive funding? 

To sustain AGLD DAO and Adventure Layer for 5+ years, rewarding builders and scaling the ecosystem as per AGIP-9.