Governance

Broadridge and Galaxy Launch First Onchain Proxy Vote for U.S. Public Company

Broadridge Financial Solutions will run Galaxy Digital’s May 2026 annual shareholder meeting on its onchain governance platform, making Galaxy the first U.S. public company to hold a proxy vote onchain.

Published at 2026-04-06 20:30:26
Ethereum Foundation Mandate Causes Backlash After 'Sign or Leave' Ultimatum

The Ethereum Foundation's new Mandate—modeled on ideas from the Milady NFT community—required members to sign by the end of the day or leave, triggering sharp criticism on X. The move has raised questions about governance and staff retention at the organization that stewards ETH development.

Ethereum Governance Platform Tally to Shut Down After Six Years

Tally, a governance platform that supported over 500 DAOs including Uniswap, Arbitrum and ENS, is shutting down on March 18, 2026. The closure raises immediate questions around migration of votes, records and ongoing governance processes.

Published at 2026-03-18 15:01:54
Ethereum Foundation’s New Mission Statement Sparks Community Debate

The Ethereum Foundation published a 38-page constitutional framework outlining its operating philosophy and organizational principles, positioning itself as a neutral enabler rather than a centralized authority. The release has prompted widespread discussion across the community about governance and accountability.

Aave Labs Files Proposal to Launch Aave V4 on Ethereum Mainnet

Aave Labs has submitted a governance proposal to deploy Aave V4 on Ethereum Mainnet, prioritizing a security-first rollout and a modular architecture to help restore confidence in the protocol.

Published at 2026-03-14 21:15:08
Ethereum Foundation unveils manifesto-like network constitution

The Ethereum Foundation has published a manifesto-style network constitution intended to clarify governance, upgrade rules and community responsibilities. The move arrives as ETH remains under price pressure after roughly $15 billion in on-chain capital outflows.

Published at 2026-03-14 08:15:12
Vitalik: Ethereum Not the Right Tool to Solve Global Problems

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called the network a “wrong-shaped tool” for directly addressing major global issues, saying many problems require institutional and political solutions rather than on-chain fixes. His comments could shift developer and investor focus toward infrastructure, scaling and pragmatic use cases.

Buterin Urges Ethereum Developers: Don’t Try to Be the Next Apple or Google

Vitalik Buterin told the Ethereum community to stop chasing Big Tech-style polish and instead prioritize building Ethereum as a refuge from rising authoritarianism and corporate control. His remarks refocus attention on decentralization and governance over flashy consumer product mimicry.

Aave Governance Turmoil as Major Group Exits $26B DeFi Protocol

A major governance collective, ACI, has withdrawn from Aave governance after opposing a contentious funding proposal, citing self-voting and insufficient transparency. The split highlights growing governance friction at the $26 billion DeFi protocol.

Published at 2026-03-03 17:31:11
Korean Finance Minister Vows Reform After Crypto Custody Failures

South Korea's finance minister pledged urgent reforms after past custody failures revealed weaknesses in how authorities safeguard seized cryptocurrency. The announcement signals possible procedural, technological and legal changes that could affect enforcement and market actors.