Weekly Update from Aragon

Aragon has announced support for the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) initiative, a new scaling solution focused on minimizing trust assumptions. The move comes as part of a broader push to strengthen Ethereum's network alongside existing Layer 2 solutions. Spark has also voiced support for EEZ, emphasizing its potential to: - Reduce fragmented liquidity across the ecosystem - Strengthen shared security mechanisms - Align more economic value with Ethereum's Layer 1 The EEZ initiative represents a new direction in Ethereum's scaling roadmap, complementing rather than replacing current L2 infrastructure.

Aragon has released a tokenomics infrastructure stack that enables protocols to deploy ve-lockers, gauges, and capital routing mechanisms. The modular system aims to convert token emissions into measurable value accrual. **Key components:** - **ve-lockers**: Allow token holders to lock assets for time-weighted voting power - **Gauges**: Enable veToken holders to vote on directing emissions - **Capital routing**: Automates treasury spending and resource allocation The framework integrates with Aragon's governance tools, allowing protocols to align incentives and track outcomes onchain. The system is designed for both early-stage and established protocols. Learn more: [Aragon Tokenomics](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.

**Aragon has completed a comprehensive governance advisory report** for the Mina Foundation, providing strategic recommendations for the protocol's decision-making evolution. The report, authored by governance expert @governingweb3, focuses on: - **Modular governance structures** that can adapt as Mina Protocol grows - **Upgrade-safe decision-making processes** to ensure protocol stability - Clear implementation pathways for enhanced governance This advisory work represents a significant step in Mina Protocol's organizational development, addressing the complex governance challenges faced by evolving blockchain protocols. [Read the full report](https://forums.minaprotocol.com/t/mina-foundation-governance-recommendation-report/7027) on the Mina Protocol forums for detailed recommendations and implementation strategies.