Meeds DAO Celebrates 400k+ Contributions and New Features in 2024

**Three-step Web3 community funnel revealed:** - **Social media** - Initial discovery and awareness - **Chat platforms** - Direct communication and support - **Engagement hub** - Deep community participation Most platforms focus on tasks rather than human connection. **Real engagement** happens when contributors feel they belong in a dedicated hub. This approach moves beyond surface-level interactions to create meaningful community bonds and sustained participation. [Read the full Web3 community engagement guide](https://www.meeds.io/portal/blog/guides/web3-community-engagement-guide)

**Meeds introduces section templates** - a new modularity feature that extends beyond page templates. **Key features:** - Export any block (footer, CTA, hero sections) - Reuse components across multiple sites - Enhanced modularity for web development This builds on Meeds' existing template import/export system, allowing users to **build once and deploy everywhere**. The feature enables more granular control over site components. [Learn more about section templates](https://www.meeds.io/portal/blog/updates/import-export-in-meeds)

**DAO governance is evolving beyond simple token voting** to focus on human-centered design principles. Key areas of development include: - **Participation design** - Creating systems that encourage meaningful contributor engagement - **Social legitimacy** - Building trust and credibility within communities - **Contributor ownership** - Ensuring stakeholders have genuine influence over decisions The most successful DAOs are now **designing for humans first, tokens second**. This shift recognizes that effective governance requires more than just financial stake - it needs active community participation and social cohesion. Modern DAOs are experimenting with various governance models: - Quadratic voting systems - Delegation mechanisms - Multisig councils - Reputation-based models These approaches aim to create more inclusive and representative decision-making processes that value contribution over capital. [Learn more about DAO governance evolution](https://www.meeds.io/portal/blog/guides/dao-meaning-explained/#DAOCulture)

Meeds has launched a new import/export feature that gives users full control over their hub layouts and data. - Users can now transfer complete layouts between different hubs - Feature enables efficient reuse of designs for client demos - Reduces setup time and friction when creating new workspaces The update reinforces Meeds' commitment to data ownership and design flexibility, allowing organizations to maintain consistent branding across multiple hubs. [Learn more about import/export features](https://www.meeds.io/portal/blog/updates/import-export-in-meeds)

Traditional CEX listings often cost projects $50,000+, potentially draining valuable treasury resources. A DEX-first approach, combined with organic community building, offers a more sustainable path to growth. Recent examples show contrasting approaches: - **Traditional Route**: PEN token launched simultaneously on MEXC, KuCoin (CEXs) and Uniswap (DEX) - **Alternative Strategy**: Focus on community engagement and DEX presence first *Key Benefits of DEX-First*: - Lower initial costs - Community-driven growth - Treasury preservation - Organic market development [Learn more about sustainable token launch strategies](https://www.meeds.io/portal/blog/guides/web3-community-engagement-guide)