[AGIP 159] – Multi-Sig Signers Election & Compensation Rules 2026–2027

[AGIP 159] – Multi-Sig Signers Election & Compensation Rules 2026–2027

Author: Nestor (5583) Vote Duration: 16 days (ends April 2, 2026) Quorum Requirement: 7.2M GHST

Summary:

AGIP 195 finalizes the process of defining rules and electing candidates for the Aavegotchi DAO Foundation Multi-Sig-Signers. It elects 9 signers from 12 nominees, preserves the existing 5-of-9 threshold (maximum security and decentralization preserved), sets quarterly compensation at the equivalent of 1,000 USD paid in GHST (calculated at the payout day's current rate), and ensures continuity via the successor/next-in-line rule. Non-elected nominees are encouraged to act as reserves for seamless operations and uninterrupted multisig functionality. It has been accompanied by 2 ballots lasting 7 days, which featured six Nominees each. The winners of the respective ballots became the first two designated Multi-Sig-Signers. The third ballot lasted 7-days and elected 7 Signers from the remaining 10 nominees. This mode was employed because Snapshot limits voting-spots to a "10 maximum", and it ensures fairness as well by mitigating the possibility of two very differently "strong" nominee-groups. Randomness of allocation has been given by the order in which nominees nominated themselves. AavegotchiDAO decides through a "Yes/No/Abstain"vote about the affirmation of the details and processes described in [AGIP 159], including the nine Multi-Sig-Signers.

Background, Polls & Ballots Results:

A community-driven processled to a Signal Proposal and three polls (February 2026, Snapshot: aavegotchi.eth; discussions in Discord #1468690009849598078).

• Poll #1 (closed mid-February 2026): Compensation sentiment. Weighted results (~4.95M total votes): 44.36% (2.2M) for 10,000 GHST quarterly; 36.21% (1.8M) Abstain/No preference; 13.09% (637.4K) for 5,000 GHST; 6.34% (308.8K) for 15,000 GHST. Weighted average ~9,478 GHST (excl. Abstain) or ~9,668 GHST (Abstain as 10k). Guided value-based thinking.

• Poll #2 (in parallel with #3, closed late February): overwhelmingly for keep 5-of-9 signers (security preferred over speed). Explicit setting of payout mechanics: the equivalent GHST will be calculated on the actual payout date using the day's current GHST/USD rate. Precise rate determination (oracle, exchange average, etc.) will be the subject of a dedicated DAO working group.

• Poll #3 (parallel with #2): Preference for USD/USDC-defined compensation (fixed/TWAP) with variable GHST quarterly payouts.

A majority of the 12 nominees supported a modest 1,000 USD equivalent in GHST, paid out quarterly; thus balancing added responsibility with treasury constraints. The original vision (voted on in AGIP 50/51, ~3-4 years ago) combined Directors as both board members and multisig signers (9 doxxed, 5/9 threshold, 2000 GHST quarterly / 8000 annually). Over time, administrative/Officer roles separated from the Signer-Role (safe the Officer-role of the Treasurer per AGIP 81 decision) Caused by practical and legal as well as anonymity reasons the renewal of Officer appointments shifted to the background (including Treasurer as one of potentially 2–4 future Officer-roles) . This proposal keeps signers focused on multisig execution while deferring full Officer structure. Everything else remains as is: particularly operation of the multi-sig structure.

Specifications:

• Number of Signers & Threshold

Unchanged: 9 signers total, 5-of-9 required for transactions (per Poll #2 majority; prioritizes security/decentralization).

• Ballots 1 & 2 (of 3 Ballots in sum), duration 7 days, weighted voting

The 12 nominees were randomly allotted to two groups, (listed in the order in which their nominations registered on Discord.) Ballot 1 and Ballot 2 were comprised of six nominees each. The nominee with the most votes on ballot 1 and the nominee with the most votes on ballot 2 became a designated signer in this first round. From the remaining ten nominees on ballot 3 seven signers have been voted, which made the number of 9 designated signers complete. (Please see results and names further below)

• Successor / Next-in-Line Rule		

Vacancies (resignation, incapacity): The next highest-ranked nominee from this election automatically steps in (thus being the uncontentious standard from prior AGIPs/discussions). This ensures quick continuity.

•  Term 
  1 year, starting upon execution (from the 1st week in April 2026 onward). Re-election towards end of 2026 / first quarter of 2027.

•  Compensation

Each signer receives quarterly equivalent of 1,000 USD, paid in GHST.

◦ Calculated on the payout date using current GHST/USD rates (per Poll #2; DAO working group defines exact method).

◦ Quarterly schedule: April, July, October, January (flexibility for operations).

◦ Sustainable, nominee-backed (balancing sustainable finances and saisonal economics)

• Officer Roles (brief note) Current Officers (including Treasurer as one of likely 2–4) continue temporarily. DAO decides full Officer/Treasurer numbers, roles, and compensation in follow-up election post-this vote.

Determined by the ballots 1 & 2 with 6 nominees each in the first round and ballot 3 (ten nominees) in the second round - here are the nine names of the

  Designated Multi-Sig-Signers:

• Brillz | Gotchi Battler			     (39.07% - most VP ballot 1)h
• PG | Gotchi.World 			             (27.94% - most VP ballot 2)	
• Maxicrouton (Treasuerer)	 	(21.93% - most VP ballot 3)	
• Nestor (Director)		            	(11.35%)
• VR Dev (Cryptogotchi)		        (10.54%)
• Fase 				                            (10.47%)
• Crazy Crypto		                    	(10.46%)
• Zaunzi 			                         	(10.26%)
• Z_tef					                        (8.34%)
  	
  Next-in-line Successors:
•   Kokusho				        (7.83%)
• Musashi13			        	(6.02%)
•  Totogotchu 			    	(2.80%)	
  ( for further details please refer to the respective Polls and Ballots on Snapshot)
  
  Final Remarks

  With 9 designated signers out of 12 dedicated nominees and 3 automatic successors from the non-elected in reserve this secures reliably treasury operations. Compensation stays modest yet fair. Huge thanks to the community, the many voters and of course all the nominees for stepping up!

Please vote: to approve of the rules and the framework and the 9 designated Multi-Sig-Signers and their next-in-line successors!

Options: YES NO Abstain

The 16 day voting window is open until April 2.