Gold DAO is preparing a fundamental change to how its treasury rewards are used, marking a clear break from the buyback-and-burn model that has defined the project’s economic design so far. A new motion proposal submitted to the Network Nervous System outlines a move toward reinvestment, asset accumulation, and direct dividends for long-term stakers.
Under the proposal, the DAO would redirect the 33 percent share of its annual ICP rewards, estimated at roughly 22,000 ICP per year before Mission 70, away from the automated “Buyback & Burn” mechanism. After what the proposal describes as extensive community consultation and a final poll, members opted to discontinue token burning and instead deploy those funds to strengthen the treasury and reward committed holders.
The motion states, “We propose to stop the current ‘Buyback & Burn’ of GOLDAO tokens. Instead, the community has decided to reinvest the 33% Treasury reward slice (~22,000+ ICP/year) to grow the protocol’s backing and reward its holders.” The aim is to replace token destruction with accumulation and yield, reshaping how value is created and shared across the ecosystem.
At the core of the plan is a three-part reinvestment split. Seventy percent of the redirected rewards would be staked ICP, described as “The Dividend Engine.” These staked rewards would generate yield, with “100% of these rewards” distributed as liquid ICP to investors who stake GOLDAO for two years without dissolving. The proposal frames this as a way to turn GOLDAO into a yield-focused asset that rewards what it calls “Diamond Hands” with ongoing income rather than speculative price support.
Another 20 percent of the treasury slice would be allocated to ckBTC accumulation, building what the proposal refers to as a “Hard Asset” safety net. The remaining 10 percent would be used to accumulate OGY, increasing Gold DAO’s strategic exposure and staking rewards while signalling long-term confidence in the ORIGYN ecosystem and its team.
Supporters of the shift argue that the new structure changes the economics of the project in several ways. The proposal highlights “Passive Income” as a key outcome, positioning dividends as a tangible reward for loyalty. It also points to “Compound Growth,” arguing that moving away from burn mechanics toward accumulation creates a “Snowball Effect” that could, over time, build a treasury measured in millions rather than reducing supply without strengthening underlying assets. A third argument centres on valuation, suggesting that a treasury backed by BTC, ICP, and OGY establishes a real “Book Value” that can act as a long-term price anchor.
The motion also sets out practical steps to implement the change. These include stopping the existing buyback and burn contract, creating what is described as a “Dividend Neuron,” establishing a dollar-cost averaging schedule for BTC and OGY, and integrating a simple claim interface for two-year stakers. Once in place, the proposal suggests the system would operate autonomously with minimal ongoing maintenance.
In a closing note addressed to the development team, the proposal strikes a conciliatory tone. “We recognize that this transition requires technical effort,” it says, adding a “polite request” for support to complete what is framed as a one-time setup. The community emphasises that its decision reflects continued trust, stating that belief in the team is “the main reason the community has decided to support the team’s vision for OGY and the wider ecosystem.”
If adopted, the proposal would signal a broader philosophical shift for Gold DAO, away from scarcity-driven mechanics and toward a model built on yield, reserves, and long-term participation. Rather than shrinking supply in pursuit of price effects, the DAO is betting that shared income and a stronger balance sheet will do more to sustain value over time.
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