Our Work

Governance Solutions

Governance Design & Implementation

From DAO arquitecture and frameworks to sustainable growth.

Governance Research & Insights

Informed decisions, better outcomes.

Delegation

Our dedicated delegate platform.

Syntra

Delegate dashboard app. Everything delegates need at their fingertips.

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Governance Design & Implementation

Overall, DAOs face significant challenges: lack of participation, token holders’ apathy, organizational difficulties, and a tendency to become slow, inefficient organizations, among others. Reaching an ideal DAO ‘state’ requires time, effort, and iteration. At SEEDGov, we think long-term and plant the seed where we want to see it grow.

Governance designs must be thought in terms of a mission, vision and its scope, and are intrinsically bounded to the concepts of effectiveness and efficiency, but finding a good balance involves some important trade-offs in terms of centralization vs. decentralization. A good governance should allow an open consensus building, but shouldn’t lack of adequate assessment of impacts and implementation pathways.

The right path and the right procedures and mechanisms help to set expectations and increase long-term predictability on the project and the DAO as a long-term organization.

Funding Allocation and Grants Programs

Early, Mature and Stagnant DAOs

Participation incentives Mechanisms - Impact Assessment

DAO Frameworks, Ops and New Approaches

Protocol Governance and Progressive Decentralization

Early, Mature and Stagnant DAOs

Security Mechanisms

Notable examples of our work include the Delegates Incentive Program v1, where we managed the distribution of 1.5M $ARB among over 30 delegates, who were evaluated and compensated based on their on-chain and off-chain contributions to the DAO – Now focused on v1.5. Additionally, we serve as Managers of the Governance Task Force in Everclear, where we oversee DAO operations, redesign governance processes, and develop new frameworks for effective governance.

Find more about our background as delegates, DAO Core Units, and Service Providers in our SEED Gov Wiki.*

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Governance Research & Insights

At SEEDGov, our governance research delves into the nuances of organizational behavior, stakeholder dynamics, and decision-making processes within DAOs. We explore how factors like incentive structures, community alignment, and power distribution influence long-term success. Our insights are grounded in both quantitative data and qualitative analysis, enabling us to uncover patterns that drive effective governance models. By continuously refining our understanding of what makes DAOs thrive, we help create systems that are not only efficient but also resilient and adaptable in an ever-changing ecosystem.

PHASE 0

Research Analysis
& Report

PHASE 1

Discussions
& Next Steps

PHASE 2

Implementation

PHASE 3

Evaluation
& Iteracion

PHASE 0

Research Analysis
& Report

PHASE 1

Discussions
& Next Steps

PHASE 2

Implementation

PHASE 3

Evaluation
& Iteracion

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Delegation

Our Delegate Platform operates within defined frameworks, transcending traditional roles as we enhance initiatives within the ecosystems where we actively participate. We are fully committed to proactively engaging with projects that align with our values.

Uniswap

Optimism

Arbitrum

MakerDAO

zkSync

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Syntra

What if we could give DAO participants a head start? What if we could streamline these processes, so they can focus on what really matters—making impactful decisions?

Syntra is a public good in development, integrating with various existing solutions in the DAO space, such as identity, profiles, reputation, and voting mechanisms. Our mission is to ensure that delegates, whether individual participants or professional teams, have the tools they need to succeed, without creating another isolated solution.

Syntra

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