# DAO Evolution Phases

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

<table><thead><tr><th width="214.96356201171875">Phase</th><th width="120.2896728515625">Timeline</th><th width="411.59564208984375">Key Features</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Phase 1 — Coordinated Governance</td><td>Q2–Q3 2025</td><td><p></p><ul><li>DAO governance is introduced with limited authority</li><li>Core team retains upgrade privileges</li><li>Community voting is experimental and advisory</li><li>Token holders influence non-critical proposals (e.g., branding, community grants)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Phase 2 — Progressive Decentralization</td><td>Q4 2025   -       Q1-Q2 2026</td><td><p></p><ul><li>On-chain governance controls smart contract upgrades</li><li>Treasury allocation is managed by token holder voting</li><li>Specialized SubDAOs emerge (e.g., marketing, risk management, Launchpad operations)</li><li>Critical decisions require full community consensus</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Phase 3 — Full DAO Autonomy</td><td>Mid 2026+</td><td><p></p><ul><li>All protocol decisions governed by token holders</li><li>AI-based delegate agents support proposal creation and voting analysis</li><li>DAO controls Launchpad listings, security audits, and AI system parameters</li><li>Emergency response protocols activated through DAO consensus</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 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.

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