Vibes DAO is reshaping how blockchain startups are funded and supported by offering an innovative combination of Talent and Funding. Governed by VIBES token holders, it functions as both a Community Treasury and a Startup Launchpad, designed to empower the community to choose which startups receive funding. Whether it's Memecoins, AI agents, Ordinals/Runes startups or DePIN projects, Vibes DAO is designed to support a wide variety of innovative projects, with the ultimate goal of fostering a thriving ecosystem.

How It Works: A Cycle of Growth and Opportunity

Every time a job is filled on HireVibes, it generates a fee that flows directly into Vibes DAO. These funds are then available for the community to allocate through a democratic voting process. VIBES token holders can propose and vote on startups that promise to benefit the community, with perks like token airdrops or exclusive access being just some of the ways these projects give back to VIBES holders.

But it doesn't stop there. Every funded startup will create more jobs on HireVibes, leading to more fees being funneled back into Vibes DAO, which in turn funds even more startups. This flywheel effect powers a self-sustaining cycle of growth, allowing Vibes DAO to continuously foster new projects and expand the ecosystem.

By offering access to both top-tier talent and essential funding, Vibes DAO is the perfect recipe for success—creating an engine for innovation.

Voting in Vibes DAO: How Decisions Are Made

Vibes DAO is built using the Executor DAO framework, making it modular and upgradable for long-term scalability. All the smart contracts are open-source, ensuring transparency, and are available for review on GitHub.

Here’s how the voting process works:

1. Minimum Stake to Vote: To make a proposal or vote, users must hold at least 100,000 VIBES tokens in their wallet.
2. Two-Tranche Funding: Funding for approved proposals is delivered in two stages—an initial tranche to kickstart the project, and a second tranche once key deliverables are met.
3. 30-Day Voting Period: Once a proposal is live, VIBES token holders have 30 days to cast their vote—either For or Against —on whether the project should be funded.
4. One Token, One Vote: Every VIBES token counts as one vote. Tokens are locked during the voting period and can be reclaimed once the voting window closes.
5. Smart Contract Automation: If a majority of votes are in favor of the proposal after 30 days, the DAO’s smart contract automatically releases the first tranche of funding.
6. Proof of Work: To receive the second tranche, the proposers must upload proof of their project’s progress, such as the deliverables outlined in their original proposal. The Vibes DAO Council reviews these deliverables to ensure quality before releasing the final tranche of funding.

Join Vibes DAO and Help Shape the Future

Vibes DAO offers a unique opportunity to get involved in the blockchain space, where your vote directly influences the projects that get funded. With access to talent, funding, and a committed community, Vibes DAO is more than just a launchpad—it’s an ecosystem designed to help innovative ideas flourish.

So, whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or just passionate about decentralized technologies, Vibes DAO invites you to be a part of this growing movement by simply signing up to HireVibes, grabbing some VIBES on ALEX, or..

Test VIBES DAO

👉 Become an early tester for Vibes DAO and give feedback on your experience. Here is the Vibes DAO testing instructions and here is where you can leave feedback: Vibes DAO on Stacks Testnet: A Step-by-Step Testing Guide (hirevibes.com)

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