Shape the future of STON.fi

This proposal seeks DAO approval for a capped operational budget allocation to the Ston Foundation for the 2026 budget period. It proposes an annual cap of USD 2,500,000.00 in stablecoins/TON and 4,000,000.00 STON tokens to cover essential operational expenses. These funds will support protocol research and development, ecosystem engagement, core contributors, operational tooling, marketing, and general corporate operations of the Foundation. The Ston Foundation will execute these activities, manage contractors for agreed development directions, and provide quarterly reports to ensure transparency and accountability to the DAO. This framework aims to provide predictable funding, enable efficient execution of DAO initiatives, and strengthen STON.fi's governance.

This proposal advocates for the permanent burning of 50% of STON tokens previously repurchased by the treasury through buyback operations. The motivation is to remove these tokens from circulation, thereby reducing the total supply, enhancing market confidence, and ensuring greater transparency regarding the token's economics. The process involves identifying the specified tokens, sending them to an unrecoverable burn address, publicly verifying the transaction, and updating all relevant documentation to reflect the reduced supply. While this action would permanently reduce the treasury's flexibility, it aligns with a long-term strategy of scarcity and deflation for the STON ecosystem. This move signals a commitment to hard scarcity over treasury accumulation.