DAO Evolution Phases

A roadmap toward full decentralization, where protocol control progressively shifts from core contributors to the community.

Phase	Timeline	Key Features
Phase 1 — Coordinated Governance	Q2–Q3 2025	DAO governance is introduced with limited authority Core team retains upgrade privileges Community voting is experimental and advisory Token holders influence non-critical proposals (e.g., branding, community grants)
Phase 2 — Progressive Decentralization	Q4 2025 - Q1-Q2 2026	On-chain governance controls smart contract upgrades Treasury allocation is managed by token holder voting Specialized SubDAOs emerge (e.g., marketing, risk management, Launchpad operations) Critical decisions require full community consensus
Phase 3 — Full DAO Autonomy	Mid 2026+	All protocol decisions governed by token holders AI-based delegate agents support proposal creation and voting analysis DAO controls Launchpad listings, security audits, and AI system parameters Emergency response protocols activated through DAO consensus

Vision: Liqui aims to become a truly DAO-native protocol — governed not by a centralized team, but by a combination of aligned token holders, transparent smart contracts, and intelligent, AI-assisted decision-making.