Summary

This proposal covers changes that move Fluid Protocol toward full community ownership and long-term sustainability:

1. Establish the Fluid Foundation and transfer all Fluid Protocol IP rights to it, placing them under DAO governance control.

2. Approve a $250,000/month grant from the DAO treasury to the Foundation to fund ongoing protocol operations, technical development, and growth.

Motivation

A DAO by itself is typically an unincorporated structure where decisions are made by token holders through voting. While this works well for transparent governance and on-chain execution, it exists in a legal gray area. As Fluid grows — particularly as we engage with institutional partners and navigate off-chain regulatory requirements — this needs to be addressed.

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