TAO Allocation for Legal Expenses

Introduction

Roko DAO conducts routine business operations that require ongoing legal support.

This proposal formalizes a standard operational expense: the allocation of $15,000 in TAO (valued at market rate at time of transfer) to cover legal fees and compliance costs for the coming year.

The Roko Foundation will grant these funds to Roko Network Corp for use as needed — consistent with normal governance and entity maintenance practices.

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Executive Summary

A straightforward, recurring cost of operations.

Key highlights:

• $15,000 USD equivalent in $TAO for legal expenses
• Grant from Roko Foundation to Roko Network Corp
• Covers annual fees and legal counsel on an as-needed basis

This is a routine operational expense, not a strategic experiment.

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Purpose

Funds will be used for:

• Annual corporate maintenance (Panama-based entities)
• Legal advice related to governance and compliance
• Contract review and regulatory correspondence
• Other necessary legal services as they arise

All work will be performed on an as-needed basis.

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Why This Matters

Legal entity upkeep is a standard requirement for any organization — decentralized or not.

Approving this allocation ensures:

• Entities remain active and in good standing
• The DAO operates with legal clarity
• Risks are minimized through proactive compliance

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Governance Vote

✅ YES – Approve $15,000 TAO-denominated grant to Roko Network Corp for legal expenses

❌ NO – Decline funding, accept associated operational and compliance risks