dMsg transfers control of nine canisters to ICPanda SNS governance

Decentralised messaging platform dMsg has transferred control of nine core canisters to the ICPanda Service Nervous System (SNS), placing future upgrades under community governance.

The handover means changes to the platform’s core canisters will now require proposals and votes through the ICPanda SNS, rather than being controlled solely by the development team.

The project confirmed the transfer through Proposal 574, which users can inspect to review the governance decision.

dMsg describes itself as a private workspace for messaging, file sharing and collaboration. It combines on-chain control with cloud-based delivery and encrypted data storage.

According to the project, private messages, files and vault content are encrypted on users’ devices. This means the content is protected before being stored or transmitted, while the platform’s underlying infrastructure is governed through the Internet Computer ecosystem.

The transfer gives PANDA token holders a role in decisions about the platform’s core infrastructure. Community members can submit and vote on proposals affecting future upgrades, making the development process subject to the SNS governance framework.

The project is also introducing a subscription payment option linked to PANDA neurons. Eligible neurons can cover a full dMsg subscription term, while holders retain control of their neurons and tokens, according to the announcement.

The arrangement offers a practical use for community governance beyond voting on protocol changes, although the subscription eligibility rules and payment mechanics will determine how widely the option can be used.

dMsg is currently available through its website, with mobile applications still under development. The iOS version is in private beta, while the Android application is expected to be completed soon, the project said.

The handover places dMsg’s core infrastructure under community control, but the platform’s longer-term progress will depend on participation in governance, the reliability of its services and the security of its encryption and storage systems.