Summary
This proposal introduces a High-Value Collaboration Oversight Framework within the Wirex Pay DAO, ensuring that any partnership or collaboration exceeding $100,000 in requested funds undergoes robust due diligence and community approval. By establishing clear governance procedures, the DAO safeguards its non-custodial card infrastructure, preserves treasury integrity, and supports strategic growth in line with its Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Technology capabilities across multiple EVM chains.
Abstract
The Wirex Pay DAO actively pursues partnerships to boost ecosystem adoption, technological innovation, and user engagement. However, proposals involving substantial financial commitments over $100,000 must follow a formal process to align with the DAO’s objectives and risk management protocols. This framework provides a structured mechanism—featuring preliminary committee review, community deliberation, and on-chain voting—to ensure transparency, strategic fit, and responsible treasury spending.
Justification: Given the significant impact of large-scale funding decisions on the DAO’s treasury and long-term objectives, a full discussion and voting period is essential for maintaining community trust and oversight.
Proposal Track
Standard Track:
- 48-hour preparation period
- 72-hour voting period
- Snapshot voting
Motivation
Current Situation
- No existing mechanism specifically addresses large-scale collaborations beyond $100,000.
- Without a clear approval process, the DAO risks entering into unvetted or misaligned partnerships that could jeopardize financial stability and user trust.
Proposed Solution
- Mandate DAO approval for all partnership proposals exceeding $100,000.
- Employ formal evaluation criteria to ensure strategic alignment, feasibility, and ROI.
- Involve a specialized committee to conduct a preliminary feasibility review before sending proposals to the community vote.
Details
Approval Process for High-Value Partnerships
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Preliminary Review by Treasury Management Committee (TMC)
- All proposals seeking more than $100,000 must be submitted to the TMC for initial assessment.
- The committee evaluates strategic fit, potential returns, risk factors, and overall feasibility.
- Proposals deemed viable move forward to the DAO voting phase.
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DAO Voting for Final Approval
- Viable proposals undergo a Snapshot vote before on-chain voting if approved.
- Funding requests must include detailed cost breakdowns, potential benefits, and expected deliverables.
Implementation Timeline
| Phase | Duration | Deliverables |
|---|
| Governance Framework Setup | 1 week | Documentation of approval guidelines |
| Treasury Committee Review | Ongoing | Due diligence process for partnership proposals |
| DAO Approval Process | 7 days | Community vote on proposed partnerships |
Budget Considerations
- Only partnerships seeking >$100,000 are subject to this framework.
- Proposals requiring smaller amounts remain under the discretion of the Treasury Management Committee.
On-chain Voting Structure
- Duration: 72 hours
- Quorum Required: >4% of total veWPAY supply
- Approval Threshold: 50% of participating tokens
Voting Options
- For: Approve the partnership funding request.
- Against: Reject the partnership funding request.
- Abstain: No preference.
By adopting this High-Value Collaboration Oversight Framework, the Wirex Pay DAO reinforces prudent treasury management while continuing to expand its ZK-powered ecosystem.
