Aragon Launches Value Accrual Toolkit with veTokens and Gauges
Aragon Launches Value Accrual Toolkit with veTokens and Gauges
🔒 Governance Gets Superpowers
Aragon has introduced its Value Accrual Toolkit, featuring two key components:
- veLocker System: Implements time-weighted voting power through token locking, encouraging long-term commitment
- Gauges: Enables token holders to direct capital allocation and emissions through voting
The toolkit aims to bridge the gap between governance and value creation in onchain organizations. Key features include:
- Customizable lock durations and voting power
- Resource allocation across predefined categories
- KPI-based payouts and bribe markets
- Analytics and optimization tools
Currently managing $35B+ in assets across 10,000+ organizations. Learn more
Some of the biggest challenges we’ve seen in major onchain organizations are capital allocation and bootstrapping liquidity. With tools like velockers and gauges, they can now align incentives more effectively. Read more: blog.aragon.org/building-for-v…
Launching your organization onchain comes with multiple checkpoints, like determining UX priorities & choosing which chain to deploy on. The Aragon app allows you to launch your project on multiple chains quickly, freeing up more time to focus on what truly matters +
Modular governance → pragmatic decentralization Allowing organizations to scale while ensuring real ownership and direct accountability.
With modular governance, organizations can deploy bespoke, adaptable models without costly custom contracts or audits.
veLockers put power into truly aligned participants' hands. Gauges direct that power into action. The result? A value accrual flywheel. This isn't just tokenomics, it's a strategic blueprint, empowering onchain organizations to align incentives, accrue value, and scale with
Scale your onchain organization by building on the Elastic Network. With tooling for governance and value accrual available to builders on @ZKsync and powered by Aragon, organizations can unlock the advantages of building top-to-bottom onchain infrastructure without overhead,
Build your onchain organization on the Machine Economy network! The future of DePIN governance is decentralized. With governance tools and value accrual available to builders on @peaq, they can benefit from moving onchain without the usual overhead, trade-offs, and complexities.
Building your organization onchain means decentralizing ownership for transparent decision-making, effective management, & open building, but it often comes with trade-offs across critical areas, like growth and sustainability. Here's the thing though... it doesn't have to.
Ethereum Celebrates 10th Anniversary Milestone
Ethereum marked its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of blockchain innovation and ecosystem growth. The Eagle's July edition highlighted: - Productive developments from ethCC - Recent feature launches and product upgrades - Stable Summit discussion on RWA vs crypto collateral featuring Aragon's TheTakenUser The milestone celebration acknowledged the contributions of partners and developers who have helped advance the industry since Ethereum's inception.
Ethereum Turns 10: A Decade of Growth and Innovation
As Ethereum celebrates its 10th anniversary, the network has achieved significant milestones: - Over 330 million addresses created - 600,000+ daily active wallets - 1.7 million+ daily transactions - 8,000+ active developers Aragon, an early adopter of Ethereum's technology, has enabled 10,000+ projects to bring their operations onchain. The platform continues to support organizations in building and governing in the blockchain ecosystem. *The journey from the genesis block to today demonstrates Ethereum's evolution from a programmable money layer to a foundation for decentralized innovation.*
Aragon Releases Product Digest #002 with Multi-Chain Support
Aragon has published their second Product Digest highlighting key platform improvements: - Added support for new networks including Celo, Optimism, and Peaq - Enhanced user interface for better navigation and functionality - Introduced new tooling features for DAO management - Enabled EVM-compatible addresses as governing bodies The updates focus on improving accessibility and expanding network compatibility for organizations building onchain. [Read the full digest](https://blog.aragon.org/product-digest-002-new-chains-better-ux/)
Aragon Introduces Custom Proposal Types for DAOs
Aragon app now enables organizations to create customized proposal types for different governance needs. Key features include: - Specialized flows for treasury, grants, upgrades, and membership - Configurable voting thresholds and multi-stage approvals - Veto windows and timelocks - Role-based permissions The modular system allows organizations to implement tailored governance without coding. Each proposal type can have unique parameters and workflows, moving beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. *Try it now at* [app.aragon.org](https://app.aragon.org)