The TON Foundation has launched Society DAO, a community-led governance model that fosters transparency and competition within the TON ecosystem. Society DAO reallocates decision-making power and resources to trusted community members, ensuring that the governance framework aligns with TON’s decentralized vision. TON Foundation shared this groundbreaking news with the crypto community through its official X account.
Decentralization as a Continuous Process
The TON Foundation has advocated for decentralization but acknowledges it as an evolving process. Traditional centralized governance models have limited blockchain ecosystems, concentrating control and resources within foundation-led structures. This setup often stifles competition and innovation, risking over-dependence on the foundation.
Layer 1 blockchain ecosystems, like TON, face notable governance challenges as they mature. In centralized systems, foundations control strategy, funding, and core functions, which can hinder the organic growth of independent projects. The TON Foundation’s shift to Society DAO addresses these issues by democratizing access to capital and encouraging a competitive, community-first environment where resources are allocated based on project performance.
Society DAO’s governance model encourages competitive innovation by supporting multiple projects within each category. This community-centered approach ensures that the best ideas receive resources without monopolization, creating a more resilient ecosystem. With open-source access to funding and strategic input, Society DAO rewards high-performing projects and motivates developers to prioritize impactful products, making TON a sustainable and scalable network.
TON’s Ecosystem Goals for Society DAO
Society DAO is set to support core teams handling TON’s foundational functions, including blockchain development, community operations, and payment adoption. Each team will operate independently under the guidance of Society DAO, aligned with TON’s growth strategy. Initial goals include strengthening TON’s real-world applications, enhancing network scalability, and expanding the user community. The DAO will review community proposals, and fund approved projects to maintain progress and transparency within the ecosystem.
Society DAO will also introduce a “Principle of Competition,” supporting multiple projects per category to ensure innovation remains robust. This competitive environment bolsters resilience, preventing single-entity dependency. In 2025, Society DAO aims to enhance community involvement by launching a platform for public debate, where TON Society on-chain badges will mark the reputation of active members.
