Aragon

**SKY governance token now listed on Ownership Token Framework** The Sky Ecosystem protocol's native governance token SKY has been added to the Ownership Token Framework (OTF) dashboard. The platform provides transparency into protocols with onchain governance and value mechanisms. **Key features highlighted:** - Binding onchain governance mechanisms - Value accrual through automated buybacks - Verifiable open-source contracts The OTF helps investors assess tokens based on verifiable fundamentals rather than speculation. Full details available at [otf.aragon.org/tokens/sky](http://otf.aragon.org/tokens/sky/)

A team has been selected to support CoW DAO in developing a comprehensive **Value Distribution Mechanism** for the COW token. **Key Focus Areas:** - How protocol value is captured from operations - Management of accumulated protocol profits - Distribution methods to COW tokenholders This initiative follows CoW DAO's formal Request for Proposals (RFP) launched in January 2026, which sought expertise to define the protocol's approach to sustainability and token holder rewards. The mechanism will establish clear frameworks for how CoW Protocol's revenue flows to its community of token holders.

CoW Protocol has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on developing a **value distribution mechanism** for the protocol. The initiative aims to establish how value generated by the CoW Protocol ecosystem should be distributed among stakeholders and token holders. **Key Details:** - The RFP was initially announced and opened for community submissions - Submissions are now closed as of early February 2026 - Proposals are currently under review by the CoW DAO community This represents a significant governance decision for the protocol, as it will determine the economic model for distributing protocol value going forward. [View the full RFP details](https://forum.cow.fi/t/rfp-cow-value-distribution-mechanism/3328)

Protocol builders are developing systems that **reduce custodial risk, increase transparency, and improve resilience** in global financial infrastructure. As protocols evolve into a foundational layer of global finance, jurisdictions that maintain the capacity to build secure open systems will play a crucial role in determining future standards. The **EPAA (Ethereum Protocol Advancement Alliance)** has outlined principles designed to advance policy goals while supporting protocol builders in their work. Key focus areas: - Reducing custodial risk in financial systems - Increasing transparency across protocols - Improving overall system resilience [Read the full framework](https://paragraph.com/@epaa/open-infra-for-the-future)

**$AERO functions as an ownership token** on Aerodrome, giving holders verifiable control over protocol mechanics. **Key features:** - AERO holders (via veAERO) directly control gauge weights and emissions across Aerodrome - Liquidity incentives are allocated through tokenholder votes, not by admins or foundations - Capital flows are determined by tokenholders themselves **Verifiable onchain:** - Gauge controllers, voting escrow contracts, emission schedules, and fee routing are live and auditable - Anyone can independently verify how ownership translates into economic outcomes onchain Control over liquidity and value distribution is encoded directly into Aerodrome's mechanics on Base. More details available on the [Ownership Token Dashboard](https://otf.aragon.org/tokens/aero).

**Decentralized governance on Base requires active participation** Governance power in the Base ecosystem is distributed across token lockers, protocols, and DAOs. Unlike traditional models, influence isn't predetermined—it must be earned through veAERO, a vote-escrowed token system. **How veLockers create alignment:** - Users lock native tokens to mint veTokens, reducing circulating supply - Governance power increases with longer lock periods - Customizable warmup/cooldown periods prevent sudden governance shifts - Optional exit taxes discourage short-term extraction This model ties governance power directly to economic commitment, ensuring decision-makers have genuine skin in the game rather than allowing short-term players to manipulate outcomes.

**AERO's Value Accrual Mechanism** AERO token holders can lock their tokens into veAERO to access three revenue streams: - **Trading fees** from liquidity pools - **Emissions influence** through weekly voting rights - **Bribes** from protocols competing for liquidity The system operates through code-enforced automation. veAERO holders vote weekly to direct AERO emissions to specific pools, receiving 100% of fees generated by their chosen pools. This creates a flywheel effect: emissions attract liquidity providers → deeper liquidity improves trade execution → higher volume generates more fees → increased fees attract more votes. The entire accrual process is programmatic and continuous, with no manual intervention required.

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.