Arbitrum Foundation introduced a governance proposal that would grant five aligned entities, including itself and Offchain Labs, soft veto power and execution duties for Arbitrum DAO proposals

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The Arbitrum Foundation has put forward a significant update to the DAO’s governance model, proposing a "soft veto" system. This would enable the Foundation, Offchain Labs, and three other aligned groups to pause or reject proposals they view as potentially damaging to the protocol. The goal is to boost efficiency and safeguard the ecosystem.

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Apr 15, 2025 - 12:00am

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Last week, the Foundation proposed giving itself, Offchain Labs, and three other “Arbitrum Aligned Entities” soft veto power over proposals and the responsibility for seeing them through.
The Arbitrum Foundation has proposed a significant change to the governance structure of the Arbitrum DAO, aiming to enhance efficiency. The proposal suggests granting soft veto power over DAO proposals to five 'Arbitrum Aligned Entities,' including the Foundation itself and Offchain Labs, the company behind the Arbitrum blockchain.

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04/15/2025
Week 16 of 2025