Vitalik Buterin Calls for Smarter DAOs Beyond Constant Voting

Aragon is developing solutions to address a critical gap in crypto: **tokenholders lack legally enforceable rights**. The company is building a Token Ownership Index to provide investors with clear, verifiable information about their actual rights as tokenholders. **Key focus areas for 2026:** - Establishing genuine ownership structures - Implementing automation capabilities - Creating mechanisms for value accrual The initiative responds to growing concerns that token ownership often exists in a legal gray area, with holders having unclear or non-existent rights despite their investments. Aragon's approach emphasizes **onchain enforceability** rather than relying solely on off-chain legal frameworks. The project aims to make crypto-native tokens more investable by bridging the gap between technical token possession and actual ownership rights. More details on Aragon's implementation are expected soon. [Read the full analysis](https://mail.blockworks.com/p/legal-rights-require-a-legal-identity)

Pendle's AIM system demonstrates practical token ownership through three key features: - **Verifiable value flows** that can be tracked and confirmed - **Durable economic rules** providing long-term stability - **Reduced governance overhead** streamlining decision-making The model will be featured in the upcoming Ownership Token Index, which aims to identify projects with genuine token utility. This follows a broader industry shift toward tokens that offer clear, verifiable rights rather than speculative value. The Index will highlight projects demonstrating measurable ownership characteristics.

Aragon has introduced a **tokenomics stack** designed to help organizations convert token emissions and treasury spending into sustainable value. The framework combines automation tools with strategic guidance to optimize token economics. Key features include: - Integration of ve (vote-escrowed) tokens and gauge systems - Network incentive alignment mechanisms - Value accrual toolkit for long-term sustainability The platform aims to address common challenges in token design by providing practical primitives for organizations building onchain. Aragon's approach focuses on transforming typical token distribution models into systems that create lasting value rather than short-term incentives. Learn more about the framework at [Aragon's tokenomics page](https://www.aragon.org/tokenomics)

Aragon has announced a partnership with Generic Money to enable networks to generate onchain yield for ecosystem development. **Key Points:** - Generic Money's neutral stablecoin infrastructure integrates with Aragon's value accrual primitives - The collaboration aims to help web3 projects capture and distribute more value - Partnership builds on Aragon's existing multi-chain presence across Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, BNB Chain, and Peaq The integration allows organizations using Aragon's governance and tokenomics tools to direct generated yield toward ecosystem growth initiatives.

**Status L2** is hosting a Twitter Spaces session next Wednesday to reveal details about their **gasless network bootstrap strategy**. The session will focus on how **Aragon-powered pre-deposit vaults** are being used to launch the network. These vaults allow users to: - Contribute liquidity before mainnet launch - Stake assets and earn Karma tokens - Help bootstrap network from day one **Key Status L2 features:** - Gasless user experience - Shared-yield model instead of sequencer fees - Native privacy layer with shielded assets - Karma token for governance and gas-free transactions The pre-deposit vaults are built on **Aragon OSx** and deployed on Ethereum L1 and Linea, creating a foundation for the network's liquidity and governance systems. [Join the Twitter Spaces](https://x.com/i/spaces/1mrGmBRaOmNJy?s=20) to learn the implementation details.