Welcome to this week’s Governance Update
As Scroll grows, governance remains the engine that translates community participation into lasting impact.
Here’s a look at the latest milestones, proposals and discussions that are steering the DAO into its next phase.
Key Updates at a Glance
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- Following restructuring, we want to reassure the community that protocol security and user funds remain fully safe.
- The DAO is evolving, not disbanding, with a new model that balances decentralization with faster alignment and efficiency.
- A revised structure with Foundation oversight, strategic budgeting and an Execution Council will be drafted with delegates and ready for community feedback by January 2026.
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Grants Program & Local Nodes Pivot
- The Community Council finalized a 3-month pilot Grants Program
- Local Nodes will focus on distribution, builder acceleration and funneling into Open Economy with stronger alignment. Here
- Frameworks and registrations for grants and Local Nodes will be published by September 22nd.
Calls & Discussions
See Past calls
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DAO & Governance Weekly Call
- Recap: Updates shared on DAO restructuring, delegate involvement in drafting the new governance model and timelines for implementation.
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Community Council Call
- Recap: Final review of the Grants Program pilot and alignment on Local Nodes’ strategic pivot toward adoption and builder support.
Active Proposals
- Delegate Accelerator Program → continuing as planned with open-sourced materials.
- Ecosystem Growth Council → operating within approved budget/timeline.
- Community Council → advancing grants & Local Nodes
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Closing Note
This week’s updates mark an important step in how Scroll DAO is evolving.
Thank you for your continued participation in shaping the Scroll ecosystem every comment, every vote and every discussion strengthens our path toward alignment, resilience and growth.