Doggy DAOs represent the four official decentralized autonomous organizations within the Shiba Inu ecosystem, each serving specific governance purposes and operating with distinct token-based voting mechanisms. These DAOs form the foundation of the ecosystem’s governance structure, enabling community-driven decision-making across different aspects of the Shiba Inu protocol.

BONE DAO

Primary governance DAO for core ecosystem decisions and protocol upgrades.

TREAT DAO

Rewards and utility DAO for distribution mechanisms and feature decisions.

SHIB DAO

Foundation DAO for community initiatives and ecosystem partnerships.

LEASH DAO

Premium governance DAO for exclusive features and advanced governance.

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Overview

Doggy DAOs are the cornerstone of the Shiba Inu ecosystem’s governance architecture, providing structured decision-making processes for different aspects of the protocol. Each DAO operates independently while maintaining alignment with the overall ecosystem vision.
All Doggy DAOs operate on Shibarium’s Layer 2 infrastructure, ensuring gasless governance operations and maximum accessibility for participants.

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Voting Strategies Overview

Each Doggy DAO supports four distinct voting strategies, providing flexibility for different types of governance decisions. Proposers can select the most appropriate voting mechanism based on their proposal’s nature and requirements.

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Strategy Types

Standard Token-Weighted Voting
  • Mechanism: Voting power directly proportional to token holdings
  • Advantage: Simple and straightforward for most governance decisions
  • Best For: General protocol decisions, upgrades, and standard governance matters
  • Consideration: May favor larger token holders
Time-Locked Voting with Enhanced Power
  • Mechanism: Longer token lock periods grant increased voting power
  • Advantage: Rewards long-term commitment and reduces short-term speculation
  • Best For: Strategic decisions requiring committed stakeholders
  • Consideration: Requires token locking for enhanced voting power
One Person, One Vote
  • Mechanism: Equal voting power regardless of token holdings
  • Advantage: Promotes broad community participation and inclusivity
  • Best For: Community-focused decisions and grassroots initiatives
  • Consideration: May not reflect economic stake in the ecosystem
Balanced Power Distribution
  • Mechanism: Voting power increases with the square root of tokens
  • Advantage: Reduces whale dominance and promotes balanced participation
  • Best For: Decisions requiring diverse community input
  • Consideration: More complex mechanism but prevents concentration of power

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Complete Voting Strategy Reference

DAOStrategyDescription
B
BONE DAO
ERC20Vote with ERC20 BONE tokens
veTokenVote with veBone
Identity1 identity 1 vote
QuadraticQuadratic voting
T
TREAT DAO
ERC20Vote with ERC20 TREAT tokens
veTokenVote with veTreat
Identity1 identity 1 vote
QuadraticQuadratic voting
S
SHIB DAO
ERC20Vote with ERC20 SHIB tokens
veTokenVote with veShib
Identity1 identity 1 vote
QuadraticQuadratic voting
L
LEASH DAO
ERC20Vote with ERC20 LEASH tokens
veTokenVote with veLeash
Identity1 identity 1 vote
QuadraticQuadratic voting

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BONE DAO

BONE DAO serves as the primary governance entity for core ecosystem decisions and protocol upgrades.

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Purpose and Focus

  • Core Protocol Decisions: Major protocol changes and ecosystem upgrades
  • Network Governance: Shibarium network parameters and security decisions
  • Strategic Initiatives: Long-term ecosystem development and partnerships
  • Technical Upgrades: Protocol improvements and feature implementations

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Governance Structure

Four Distinct Voting MechanismsEach Doggy DAO supports four different voting strategies, allowing proposers to select the most appropriate mechanism for their specific initiative:1. ERC20 Token Voting
  • Description: Vote with ERC20 BONE tokens
  • Mechanism: Standard token-weighted voting based on BONE holdings
  • Use Case: General governance decisions and protocol upgrades
2. veToken Voting (Vote-Escrowed Token)
  • Description: Vote with veBone (vote-escrowed BONE)
  • Mechanism: Time-locked voting where longer lock periods grant increased voting power
  • Use Case: Long-term strategic decisions requiring committed stakeholders
3. Identity-Based Voting
  • Description: 1 identity 1 vote
  • Mechanism: Equal voting power regardless of token holdings
  • Use Case: Community-focused decisions requiring broad participation
4. Quadratic Voting
  • Description: Quadratic voting
  • Mechanism: Voting power increases with the square root of tokens, reducing whale dominance
  • Use Case: Proposals requiring balanced community input and preventing concentration of power
Submission Criteria
  • Minimum BONE Holdings: 10,000 BONE tokens required to submit proposals
  • Discussion Period: 7-day discussion phase before voting begins
  • Voting Duration: 5-day voting period for standard proposals
  • Quorum Requirements: Minimum participation thresholds for proposal approval
Implementation Workflow
  • Proposal Creation: Submit detailed proposals with technical specifications
  • Community Review: Open discussion and feedback collection
  • Voting Phase: Token-weighted voting with multiple strategies
  • Execution: Automatic implementation for approved proposals

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TREAT DAO

TREAT DAO focuses on rewards distribution, utility features, and community programs within the ecosystem.

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Purpose and Focus

  • Rewards Distribution: Management of TREAT token distribution mechanisms
  • Utility Features: Development and implementation of ecosystem utilities
  • Community Programs: Funding and oversight of community initiatives
  • Incentive Structures: Design of reward and incentive programs

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Governance Structure

Four Distinct Voting MechanismsTREAT DAO supports four different voting strategies for rewards and utility decisions:1. ERC20 Token Voting
  • Description: Vote with ERC20 TREAT tokens
  • Mechanism: Standard token-weighted voting based on TREAT holdings
  • Use Case: General reward distribution and utility feature decisions
2. veToken Voting (Vote-Escrowed Token)
  • Description: Vote with veTreat (vote-escrowed TREAT)
  • Mechanism: Time-locked voting where longer lock periods grant increased voting power
  • Use Case: Long-term reward strategy and utility development decisions
3. Identity-Based Voting
  • Description: 1 identity 1 vote
  • Mechanism: Equal voting power regardless of token holdings
  • Use Case: Community program funding and inclusive reward decisions
4. Quadratic Voting
  • Description: Quadratic voting
  • Mechanism: Voting power increases with the square root of tokens, reducing whale dominance
  • Use Case: Balanced reward distribution and community incentive decisions
Focus Areas
  • Reward Mechanisms: New reward distribution strategies
  • Utility Development: Ecosystem utility features and tools
  • Community Funding: Grants and funding for community projects
  • Incentive Programs: New incentive structures and programs
Execution Process
  • Proposal Review: 5-day community review period
  • Voting Phase: 3-day voting period for standard proposals
  • Funding Allocation: Automatic TREAT distribution for approved proposals
  • Progress Tracking: Regular updates on funded initiatives

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SHIB DAO

SHIB DAO represents the foundation governance entity, focusing on community initiatives and ecosystem partnerships.

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Purpose and Focus

  • Community Projects: Support and funding for grassroots initiatives
  • Ecosystem Partnerships: Strategic partnerships and integrations
  • Foundation Decisions: Fundamental ecosystem policy decisions
  • Community Governance: Broad community participation and decision-making

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Governance Structure

Four Distinct Voting MechanismsSHIB DAO supports four different voting strategies for community-focused governance:1. ERC20 Token Voting
  • Description: Vote with ERC20 SHIB tokens
  • Mechanism: Standard token-weighted voting based on SHIB holdings
  • Use Case: General community initiatives and ecosystem partnerships
2. veToken Voting (Vote-Escrowed Token)
  • Description: Vote with veShib (vote-escrowed SHIB)
  • Mechanism: Time-locked voting where longer lock periods grant increased voting power
  • Use Case: Long-term community development and foundation decisions
3. Identity-Based Voting
  • Description: 1 identity 1 vote
  • Mechanism: Equal voting power regardless of token holdings
  • Use Case: Community projects and inclusive governance decisions
4. Quadratic Voting
  • Description: Quadratic voting
  • Mechanism: Voting power increases with the square root of tokens, reducing whale dominance
  • Use Case: Balanced community representation and grassroots initiatives
Community Initiatives
  • Community Projects: Funding for grassroots community initiatives
  • Partnership Proposals: Strategic ecosystem partnerships
  • Policy Decisions: Foundation-level policy and governance changes
  • Community Programs: Educational and outreach programs
Accessibility Focus
  • Low Barriers: Minimal token requirements for participation
  • Community Focus: Emphasis on community-driven decisions
  • Educational Support: Resources for new participants
  • Inclusive Design: Designed for maximum community participation

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LEASH DAO

LEASH DAO provides premium governance features and exclusive decision-making capabilities for LEASH token holders.

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Purpose and Focus

  • Premium Features: Development and management of exclusive ecosystem features
  • Advanced Governance: Sophisticated governance mechanisms and tools
  • Exclusive Partnerships: Premium partnerships and integrations
  • Enhanced Rights: Special privileges and governance rights

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Governance Structure

Four Distinct Voting MechanismsLEASH DAO supports four different voting strategies for premium governance features:1. ERC20 Token Voting
  • Description: Vote with ERC20 LEASH tokens
  • Mechanism: Standard token-weighted voting based on LEASH holdings
  • Use Case: General premium feature decisions and exclusive partnerships
2. veToken Voting (Vote-Escrowed Token)
  • Description: Vote with veLeash (vote-escrowed LEASH)
  • Mechanism: Time-locked voting where longer lock periods grant increased voting power
  • Use Case: Long-term premium feature development and advanced governance decisions
3. Identity-Based Voting
  • Description: 1 identity 1 vote
  • Mechanism: Equal voting power regardless of token holdings
  • Use Case: Inclusive premium feature access and community representation
4. Quadratic Voting
  • Description: Quadratic voting
  • Mechanism: Voting power increases with the square root of tokens, reducing whale dominance
  • Use Case: Balanced premium feature decisions and exclusive partnership selections
Premium Capabilities
  • Advanced Proposals: Complex governance proposals with multiple stages
  • Exclusive Access: Early access to new features and developments
  • Enhanced Tools: Advanced governance tools and analytics
  • Priority Rights: Priority consideration for proposals and requests
Enhanced Security
  • Multi-Signature: Multi-signature requirements for major decisions
  • Time Locks: Extended deliberation periods for critical decisions
  • Audit Requirements: Mandatory audits for major proposals
  • Emergency Procedures: Special procedures for urgent situations

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Participation Guidelines

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Getting Started

1

Acquire Tokens

Purchase the relevant ecosystem tokens (BONE, TREAT, SHIB, or LEASH) to gain voting power.
Token holdings determine your voting power and participation rights in each DAO.
2

Connect Wallet

Connect your wallet to the SHIB DAO portal to access governance features.
Ensure you’re using the official SHIB DAO portal to avoid phishing attempts.
3

Start Participating

Begin voting on proposals and engaging with the governance community.
Your first vote will start building your governance reputation and Karma.
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Submit Proposals

Once you meet the requirements, consider submitting your own proposals for community consideration.

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Best Practices

Start by observing and participating in discussions before submitting proposals to understand the governance culture and requirements.
Always thoroughly research proposals before voting, and consider the long-term implications for the ecosystem.
Regular participation in governance activities helps build your reputation and increases your influence in the ecosystem.
Doggy DAOs represent a sophisticated governance ecosystem that empowers the Shiba Inu community to participate in key decisions across all aspects of the protocol. Through structured governance mechanisms, transparent processes, and community-driven decision-making, these DAOs ensure that the ecosystem evolves in alignment with community values and long-term sustainability goals.
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