Monthly Update: Aragon Association's ANT Redemption Initiative

**Aragon CEO speaking at major privacy event** Aragon's CEO will present on **private voting in DAOs** at the Web3 Privacy conference on November 21st at 15:50 Argentina time (UTC-3). **Key focus areas:** - Private voting mechanisms for decentralized organizations - Integration with zkMACI technology for enhanced privacy - Onchain decision-making solutions This presentation builds on Aragon's recent work developing **privacy-focused governance tools** and their collaboration with zkMACI to bring confidential voting to blockchain-based organizations. The talk addresses a critical need in DAO governance where **transparency and privacy must be balanced** for effective decision-making.

Aragon participated in a fireside chat at the Stable Summit alongside Status Network, teasing an upcoming partnership announcement. **Key highlights:** - Collaborative discussion at Stable Summit event - Partnership with Status Network in development - More details to be revealed soon This follows Aragon's recent speaking engagement at the Staking Summit, where they discussed token liquidity strategies.

Industry leaders at the Vault Summit examined the complexities of **non-custodial vault design**, focusing on practical implementation challenges. Key discussion points included: - Guardian roles and admin permission structures - Redemption queues and partial withdrawal mechanisms - Circuit breakers for security - Balancing user sovereignty with oversight The panel, featuring Aragon CEO and other thought leaders, highlighted how **modular, transparent recovery mechanisms** are becoming critical infrastructure for secure vault operations. The conversation emphasized real-world trade-offs teams face when designing vaults that maintain user control while ensuring responsible governance and security measures.

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 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)