Acceptance of Contribution from Common Ground Association

Proposal ID

CGP-1

Author

Board of the Common Ground Association

Summary

This proposal seeks approval for the Common Ground DAO to accept the liquidation surplus from the Common Ground Association, the Swiss association formerly stewarding the Common Ground project, now undergoing dissolution. The contribution consists of any remaining assets after the association has satisfied all debts and obligations.

Background

The Common Ground Association (the "Association"), a Swiss association (Verein) pursuant to Art. 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code, was established in 2022 with the express purpose to foster the independent development and growth of the Common Ground Platform and the surrounding ecosystem.

On 9 December 2025, the Association's general assembly resolved to dissolve the Association later this month. In accordance with the Association's articles of association, upon dissolution:

• All debts, levies, and other obligations must be paid
• The remaining assets shall be allocated in accordance with the purpose of the Association

The Association's board has proposed to transfer any liquidation surplus to the Common Ground DAO, recognising that the DAO serves a purpose aligned with the Association's statutory objective to foster the independent development and growth of the Common Ground Platform and the surrounding ecosystem.

Proposal

The Common Ground DAO shall:

1. Accept the Contribution: Accept any and all remaining assets from the liquidation of the Common Ground Association (the "Contributed Assets"), which includes the remaining treasury of CG Tokens as well as potentially other crypto assets.

2. Acknowledge Purpose Alignment: Confirm that the Common Ground DAO pursues purposes aligned with the Association's statutory objectives, namely:

   • Fostering the independent development and growth of the Common Ground Platform
   • Supporting the ecosystem developing around the Common Ground Platform
   • Coordinating communication, interaction, and cooperation among ecosystem participants
   • Supporting research and development activities
   • Promoting and educating the public on relevant technologies

3. Commit to Purpose-Aligned Use: The Contributed Assets shall be used exclusively in furtherance of the above purposes.

4. Confirm Non-Distribution: No portion of the Contributed Assets shall be distributed to individual former members of the Association except as compensation for services rendered to the Common Ground DAO after the dissolution of the Association, subject to governance approval.

Rationale

The Common Ground DAO is the natural successor to continue the mission originally pursued by the Common Ground Association. Accepting this contribution will:

• Ensure continuity of the Common Ground ecosystem's development
• Honour the intent of the Association's founders and members
• Provide resources to further the shared mission of both entities
• Comply with the legal requirements for dissolution of the association

Voting Options

• For: The DAO accepts the contribution from the Common Ground Association under the terms set forth in this proposal
• Against: The DAO declines to accept the contribution
• Abstain: Abstain from voting

Implementation

Upon approval, the DAO's treasury multisig will receive the Contributed Assets from the Association's liquidators. A public announcement shall be published confirming acceptance.