# General

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## [Stargate Discourse Closure](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-discourse-closure/921)

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**Author:** [@StargateFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/StargateFoundation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 12:53am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-discourse-closure/921 "2025-08-24T00:53:54Z")

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With the recent passing of the LayerZero Acquisition of Stargate (STG), the StargateDAO has been officially dissolved. Proposal here: https://snapshot.box/#/s:stgdao.eth/proposal/0xf5516dd3c7c19d3182431ebac9af33abffdcba…

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## [LayerZero Foundation acquisition of Stargate (STG)](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/layerzero-foundation-acquisition-of-stargate-stg/682)

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**Author:** [@LayerZero\_Fndn](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/LayerZero_Fndn)\
**Replies:** 78\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/layerzero-foundation-acquisition-of-stargate-stg/682 "2025-08-23T23:14:16Z")

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3 full years after launching, Stargate is still the most used bridge in the industry today. It’s done $70B+ in volume. It’s the home of every major OFT. It has made bootstrapping liquidity to any new chain trivially e…

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## [EMERGENCY PROPOSAL: Independent Sale Process for Stargate](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/emergency-proposal-independent-sale-process-for-stargate/789)

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**Author:** [@stargatefan](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/stargatefan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/emergency-proposal-independent-sale-process-for-stargate/789 "2025-08-23T19:15:05Z")

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The Situation: • Stargate is the largest bridge in crypto. Over the last two months, token holders began receiving fee revenue distributions. The Stargate Foundation holds a massive treasury. • LayerZero has made an un…

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## [Migrate Stargate Protocol Contracts to OneSig](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/migrate-stargate-protocol-contracts-to-onesig/628)

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**Author:** [@StargateFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/StargateFoundation)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/migrate-stargate-protocol-contracts-to-onesig/628 "2025-08-10T15:47:52Z")

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Summary This proposal recommends migrating all protocol-related Stargate smart contracts to OneSig, an open-source multi-chain execution framework developed by LayerZero. OneSig significantly reduces operational overhead…

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## [Stargate Foundation Budget Support](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-foundation-budget-support/659)

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**Author:** [@StargateFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/StargateFoundation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-foundation-budget-support/659 "2025-08-06T10:40:06Z")

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Background In November 2024, the Stargate DAO approved a 12-month operating budget of $6.4M, denominated in STG tokens, to fund the work of the Stargate Foundation through to October 2025. As of July 2025, $3,248,057 ha…

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## [Building the Flagship Cross-Chain Retail Superapp -- A Glue x Stargate Partnership Proposal](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/building-the-flagship-cross-chain-retail-superapp-a-glue-x-stargate-partnership-proposal/369)

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**Author:** [@ogle](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/ogle)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/building-the-flagship-cross-chain-retail-superapp-a-glue-x-stargate-partnership-proposal/369 "2025-08-02T12:35:30Z")

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Stargate Finance has established itself as a leading cross-chain infrastructure protocol, with over $20 billion in lifetime bridge volume to date. The team recently launched Stargate V2, vastly reducing the cost of bridg…

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## [StargateDAO Capital Allocation to Intent Based Systems](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargatedao-capital-allocation-to-intent-based-systems/570)

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**Author:** [@StargateFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/StargateFoundation)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargatedao-capital-allocation-to-intent-based-systems/570 "2025-07-29T22:14:16Z")

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Introduction The Stargate protocol has emerged as the most successful bridge in DeFi, processing over $5.5B a month at peak during 2025. Its success is largely attributed to its liquidity pool-based architecture and Hydr…

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## [Predicate DVN added to Stargate's DVN set](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/predicate-dvn-added-to-stargates-dvn-set/591)

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**Author:** [@stgNutzs](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/stgNutzs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/predicate-dvn-added-to-stargates-dvn-set/591 "2025-07-25T15:13:09Z")

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Summary This proposal seeks approval from the Stargate DAO to add Predicate as a required DVN to the existing 2-of-2 DVN set, for all routes to and from Ethereum and Plume, making it a 3-of-3 set. Background Since Starg…

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## [Stargate Foundation Update](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-foundation-update/443)

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**Author:** [@AngusLamps](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/AngusLamps)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 10:21am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-foundation-update/443 "2025-07-25T10:21:50Z")

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An Update on the DAO Process In recent weeks, StargateDAO has undertaken a series of focused discussions on key governance matters - namely, the proposal and voting process, treasury allocation, and the formal role and …

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## [Ratification Governance Proposal](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/ratification-governance-proposal/444)

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**Author:** [@AngusLamps](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/AngusLamps)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/ratification-governance-proposal/444 "2025-07-25T10:19:59Z")

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Introduction (There is additional information and context in this governance post). The Stargate Foundation proposed a new Governance process in July 2024. Amongst other rules, a minimum quorum of 1,200,000 was proposed…

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## [Proposal to Deploy Stargate Liquidity on QuickSwap](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/proposal-to-deploy-stargate-liquidity-on-quickswap/559)

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**Author:** [@dragonrider](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/dragonrider)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/proposal-to-deploy-stargate-liquidity-on-quickswap/559 "2025-07-14T15:56:44Z")

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QuickSwap and Stargate have been exploring strategies to build a symbiotic relationship while deepening STG liquidity on Polygon. This proposal aims to establish a strong presence for the Stargate DAO and its STG token b…

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## [Data-Driven Governance: How We Can Empower Stargate with Custom Analytics](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/data-driven-governance-how-we-can-empower-stargate-with-custom-analytics/417)

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**Author:** [@ShrihaanPYOR](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/ShrihaanPYOR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/data-driven-governance-how-we-can-empower-stargate-with-custom-analytics/417 "2025-05-18T01:58:46Z")

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Summary Our team at PYOR developed a comprehensive governance dashboard for the AAVE ecosystem on Dune, and we’d love to create something similar for Stargate. What We Built for AAVE Our dashboard provides real-time tra…

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## [Stargate × Giveth QF Round to Fund Public Goods](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-x-giveth-qf-round-to-fund-public-goods/349)

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**Author:** [@kechy](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/kechy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-x-giveth-qf-round-to-fund-public-goods/349 "2025-05-08T18:24:24Z")

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Summary We are inviting Stargate Finance to collaborate with Giveth on a co-marketing campaign through a Quadratic Funding (QF) round that will fund high-impact public goods and highlight Stargate’s role in enabling sea…

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## [Balanced earnings distribution: Increasing Value Accrual for STG Stakers](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/balanced-earnings-distribution-increasing-value-accrual-for-stg-stakers/323)

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**Author:** [@Exahash](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/Exahash)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/balanced-earnings-distribution-increasing-value-accrual-for-stg-stakers/323 "2025-05-01T01:24:35Z")

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Issue Statement With the rollout of Stargate v2, the AIPM and Hydra’s demonstration of superior capital efficiency, the need to aggressively accumulate Protocol-Owned Liquidity (POL) at current levels has diminished. Th…

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## [Proposal: A Comprehensive Governance Dashboard for Stargate](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/proposal-a-comprehensive-governance-dashboard-for-stargate/333)

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**Author:** [@ShrihaanPYOR](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/ShrihaanPYOR)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/proposal-a-comprehensive-governance-dashboard-for-stargate/333 "2025-04-24T09:00:18Z")

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Summary: This proposal aims to develop a comprehensive governance analytics dashboard for Stargate, consolidating governance metrics, voting patterns, and delegate performance into a single user-friendly interface to enh…

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## [Better Together: Enabling Staking and Governance Participation for Previously Restricted Employees of Stargate Finance and LayerZero](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/better-together-enabling-staking-and-governance-participation-for-previously-restricted-employees-of-stargate-finance-and-layerzero/325)

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**Author:** [@Exahash](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/Exahash)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 1:50am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/better-together-enabling-staking-and-governance-participation-for-previously-restricted-employees-of-stargate-finance-and-layerzero/325 "2025-04-18T01:50:08Z")

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Summary: This proposal seeks approval from the StargateDAO to allow employees of Stargate Finance and LayerZero who were previously restricted from staking STG tokens to now participate in staking and governance. Althou…

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## [Deploy WETH/wstETH LP liquidity on Jellyverse on Sei](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/deploy-weth-wsteth-lp-liquidity-on-jellyverse-on-sei/304)

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**Author:** [@stgNutzs](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/stgNutzs)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/deploy-weth-wsteth-lp-liquidity-on-jellyverse-on-sei/304 "2025-04-14T14:48:42Z")

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Overview This proposal outlines a recommendation for the DAO to allocate $2m WETH of Protocol Owned Liquidity (POL) into the wstETH-ETH LP on Jellyverse on Sei. The intention of this proposal is to further grow the DAOs…

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## [Fee Distribution Revamp](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/fee-distribution-revamp/302)

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**Author:** [@yesyes](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/yesyes)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/fee-distribution-revamp/302 "2025-04-04T23:41:44Z")

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Introduction Stargate has accrued a significant amount of POL and will continue to do so. Furthermore, with the emergence of Hydra, there is no need for external liquidity, meaning emissions can be routed elsewhere. Wit…

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## [Stargate Deployment to Swell L2 Proposal](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-deployment-to-swell-l2-proposal/144)

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**Author:** [@abi\_swell](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/abi_swell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-deployment-to-swell-l2-proposal/144 "2024-12-16T04:10:59Z")

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Stargate Integration Proposal: Swell L2 ETH Pool Deployment Summary This proposal outlines a request for the Stargate DAO to approve and enact a deployment of the Stargate dapp with an ETH pool on Swell L2. The deploymen…

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## [Deploy STG liquidity on Kodiak Finance on Berachain mainnet & Make Kodiak the STG hub on Berachain.](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/deploy-stg-liquidity-on-kodiak-finance-on-berachain-mainnet-make-kodiak-the-stg-hub-on-berachain/310)

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**Author:** [@BeraRodman-Kodiak](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/BeraRodman-Kodiak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 10:32pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/deploy-stg-liquidity-on-kodiak-finance-on-berachain-mainnet-make-kodiak-the-stg-hub-on-berachain/310 "2025-03-26T22:32:23Z")

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Background: Kodiak and Stargate have been in detailed discussions to strengthen our partnership and grow STG liquidity and volumes on Berachain, making Kodiak the STG hub on Berachain. Stargate DAO has demonstrated its …

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## [\[Fast Track\] Deploy USDC.e/HONEY Liquidity on BeraSwap](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/fast-track-deploy-usdc-e-honey-liquidity-on-beraswap/249)

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**Author:** [@StargateFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/StargateFoundation)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 11:52pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/fast-track-deploy-usdc-e-honey-liquidity-on-beraswap/249 "2025-02-22T23:52:00Z")

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Overview This proposal outlines a recommendation for the DAO to allocate $5m USDC of Protocol Owned Liquidity (POL) into the USDC/HONEY LP on BeraSwap. The intention of this proposal is to further grow the DAOs Protocol…

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## [Stargate Integration with Espresso Network](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-integration-with-espresso-network/229)

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**Author:** [@LawrenceEspresso](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/LawrenceEspresso)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-integration-with-espresso-network/229 "2025-02-12T16:05:51Z")

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Summary Request for Stargate to integrate with the Espresso Network to enable bridging from supported chains within seconds. Espresso provides reorg protection to rollups so that applications like Stargate can know with…

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## [StargateDAO Treasury Consolidation Proposal](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargatedao-treasury-consolidation-proposal/200)

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**Author:** [@StargateFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/StargateFoundation)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 3:56am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargatedao-treasury-consolidation-proposal/200 "2025-01-29T03:56:39Z")

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–Background– On Aug 26 2023, the Stargate DAO passed the renewed liquidity incentives mandate proposal, aiming to both reconsolidate non ETH, USDT and USDC assets as well as STG LP positions on various DEXs into ETH, US…

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## [\[Fast Track\] HEP-1: Hydra Expansion Program](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/fast-track-hep-1-hydra-expansion-program/201)

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**Author:** [@StargateFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/StargateFoundation)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/fast-track-hep-1-hydra-expansion-program/201 "2025-01-28T12:07:36Z")

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HEP-1: The Hydra Expansion Program This proposal outlines an expansion initiative for Hydra. It is proposed for the DAO to allocate up to $10m in STG tokens to support key initiatives on Hydra chains. This allocation sh…

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## [Stargate Deployment on Hedera](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-deployment-on-hedera/132)

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**Author:** [@TheHBARFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/TheHBARFoundation)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-deployment-on-hedera/132 "2024-12-22T04:08:20Z")

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Executive Summary This post, presented by The HBAR Foundation, outlines our proposal for Stargate V2 to launch a hUSDC pool on Hedera and builds upon the LayerZero endpoint deployed on Hedera in October 2024. hUSDC is t…

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## [Stargate Foundation Budget Proposal (November 2024 - October 2025)](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-foundation-budget-proposal-november-2024-october-2025/91)

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**Author:** [@StargateFoundation](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/StargateFoundation)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 6:10am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/stargate-foundation-budget-proposal-november-2024-october-2025/91 "2024-11-21T06:10:43Z")

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Stargate Foundation Budget (Nov 2024 - October 2025) Background Stargate Finance over the past 15 months has grown to become by far the largest and most well-known bridge in the industry. The huge success of Stargate V1 …

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## [Governance Process Overview](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/governance-process-overview/13)

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**Author:** [@Hazbobo](https://stargate.discourse.group/u/Hazbobo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 7:06am UTC](https://stargate.discourse.group/t/governance-process-overview/13 "2024-10-16T07:06:51Z")

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Welcome to the StargateDAO forum! This is where you will find community discussion, proposals and engagement. This post aims to highlight our current governance process. All participants must follow this process. That …
