Nouns DAO Announces Major Structural Changes
Nouns DAO Announces Major Structural Changes
🤓 Nouns DAO Gets Wyoming-fied
Nouns DAO is implementing significant governance changes by transitioning to a Wyoming DUNA (Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association) structure.
Key updates:
- Fork mechanism being replaced as minority protection system
- New streaming model for winning bids
- Owners can exit by canceling streams and withdrawing unvested funds
The new design will undergo audit starting next week, marking a crucial step in the DAO's evolution.
Nouns DAO is transitioning to a Wyoming DUNA and replacing the Fork as its minority protection mechanism. The new design streams each Noun’s winning bid to the DAO, allowing owners to exit by canceling their stream and withdrawing unvested funds. Audit of the new design begins
🚨 New contest: Nouns DAO - Auction Streams @nounsdao 🚨 Sign up here: audits.sherlock.xyz/contests/688 Total Rewards: 30,000 USDC Previous Scope nSLOC: 947 Update Scope nSLOC: 947 Lead Senior Watson: @0xhyh Starts Monday, November 25th at 15:00 UTC Check it out!!
Nouns DAO is transitioning to a Wyoming DUNA and replacing the Fork as its minority protection mechanism. The new design streams each Noun’s winning bid to the DAO, allowing owners to exit by canceling their stream and withdrawing unvested funds. Audit of the new design begins
🚨 New contest: Nouns DAO - Auction Streams @nounsdao 🚨 Sign up here: audits.sherlock.xyz/contests/688 Total Rewards: 30,000 USDC Previous Scope nSLOC: 947 Update Scope nSLOC: 947 Lead Senior Watson: @0xhyh Starts Monday, November 25th at 15:00 UTC Check it out!!
🤖 AI Delegates Tested
Researchers used Nouns DAO as a testing ground for AI governance, creating LLM delegates that processed over 500 real proposals with full treasury context. The experiment revealed key insights: - **AI can be programmed with specific "vibes"** and decision-making patterns - **Human bias becomes visible** when compared to AI voting patterns - **DAO governance stress-testing** shows how automated systems might handle real decisions The study used steerable AI delegates that could adapt their voting behavior, providing a glimpse into how DAOs might operate with AI participation. [Full research paper](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5569238)
🏛️ Ethereum Apps Reveal Secrets
The **Ethereum App Town Hall** is coming to Devcon in Buenos Aires on November 18th. Hosted by the Ethereum Foundation and Nouns DAO, this unique event combines an open town hall with a creative studio format. Major Ethereum applications will: - Share behind-the-scenes insights - Discuss current projects and wins - Reveal their **2026 roadmaps** The one-day forum takes place at the Historic Amphitheater, La Rural in Buenos Aires. [Get tickets and details](https://worldofapps.wtf/)
Nouns Frontends Hackathon Winners Announced
ENS and Protocol Labs have concluded their Nouns Frontends hackathon focused on building resilient, decentralized frontends. The competition showcased innovative projects in the Nouns ecosystem. Winners: - 1st Place: ANouns by Noun36_eth - 2nd Place: Nouniverse by ShooraShubham - 3rd Place: NounVerse by ppw0_0x All winning projects are **fully hosted on IPFS** and **resolved with ENS**, marking significant progress in decentralized Nounish infrastructure. Explore the projects: - [ANouns](http://anouns.eth.limo) - [Nouniverse](https://5iag5etu.pinit.eth.limo/) - [NounVerse](https://nounsimverse.eth.limo/)
ENS, IPFS, and Filecoin Tech Stack Webinar Announcement
A technical deep dive webinar exploring immutable frontends is scheduled with @sovereignsignal to discuss the integration of ENS Domains, IPFS, and Filecoin technologies. Key topics: - New era of Nounish clients - Immutable frontend architecture - Decentralized tech stack implementation The session will demonstrate how these technologies work together to create robust, decentralized applications. *Date: July 31, 2025* [Set Reminder Here](reminder-link)
Nouns DAO Funds School Rebuild in Uganda
In a notable example of web3's real-world impact, @davinoyesigye successfully leveraged the Nouns DAO ecosystem to fund the reconstruction of his elementary school in Uganda. This project demonstrates how decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can facilitate direct community-driven philanthropy and infrastructure development in underserved regions. Key Points: - Local initiative led by community member - Direct funding through Nouns DAO - Educational infrastructure improvement - Successful cross-border implementation This case study shows the practical application of web3 governance for social good.