💸Project Merlin DAO
Project Merlin DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is the core governance layer of the ecosystem.
The Project Merlin DAO is the decision-making heart of the ecosystem. It is a decentralized governance system where both founders and community members work together to decide which projects get funded, how resources are allocated, and how the ecosystem grows.
Purpose The DAO exists to give power back to the community and to make sure that startups in the Web3 space can get the funding, support, and visibility they need, without relying on centralized gatekeepers.
Mission To create a fair, transparent, and community-driven funding environment where Web3 projects can thrive, and where every participant, whether a builder or supporter, benefits from their contribution.
Vision To become the most trusted decentralized grant and decision-making platform for Web3 innovation, enabling anyone, anywhere, to launch and scale projects entirely within the Project Merlin ecosystem.
Who benefits and how?
For Startups (Founders):
Funding: Access to community-driven grants through Camelot and Excalibur Proposals
Visibility: Present ideas to an active, engaged community that can amplify your reach
Support: Gain access to other Project Merlin platforms like Freelify, Taskium, and Funddex to hire talent, build community, and secure early investments
Guaranteed Rewards: Selected startups in Camelot Proposals receive a $25,000 value package (MRLN tokens + ecosystem service credits)
For Community Members:
Voting Power: Decide which startups receive funding and which platform changes should be made
Rewards: Earn Vote2Earn points for every voting action, convert these points into MRLN tokens at the end of each quarter
Exclusive Access: Participate in early presales, airdrops, and rewards from funded startups
Influence: Shape the future of the ecosystem by supporting projects you believe in
How it works at a high level
Application: Startups submit a Raven Message—their project proposal—to the DAO.
Review and Voting: Community members (with a Project Merlin Community NFT) vote in a structured, on-chain process.
Selection: Top projects move to the final proposal stage and are selected for funding.
Distribution: Grants are distributed via smart contracts to ensure transparency and fairness.
Rewards: Community members receive MRLN tokens based on their Vote2Earn points.
What does the DAO distribute?
To Startups: Funding in MRLN tokens and service credits for ecosystem platforms (Freelify, Taskium, Funddex)
To Community Members: MRLN token rewards every quarter, plus potential perks like early access to project launches, presales, and airdrops
💡 In short: The Project Merlin DAO is not just a voting system—it is a full-cycle Web3 accelerator powered by its community. Founders get funding, visibility, and tools. Community members get influence, rewards, and opportunities. The entire process is transparent, on-chain, and decentralized.
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