Notable Discussions in the ArbitrumDAO Governance Forum

By Arbitrum
Jan 16, 2024, 9:38 AM
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The Arbitrum Foundation has allocated US$250,000 to support the establishment of GrantsDAOs.​ The proposal to establish the ArbitrumDAO Procurement Committee aims to create procurement frameworks for the Arbitrum ecosystem.​ The Treasury & Sustainability working group proposes the Arbitrum Stable Treasury Endowment Program (STEP) to diversify treasury assets into stable real-world assets.​ Stay updated on ArbitrumDAO Governance by subscribing to the necessary channels.​

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