What is the Treasury?
The Zenland DAO Treasury is a smart contract that:- Receives all protocol fees
- Holds DAO assets
- Disperses funds via governance
100% Protocol Revenue
Every protocol fee goes directly to the treasury. No company takes a cut.
How It’s Funded
Protocol Fees
| Source | Flow |
|---|---|
| Escrow creation fee (1%) | → Treasury |
| Agent assignment fees | → Treasury |
Other Sources
- Token sale proceeds (if any)
- Grants and partnerships
- Yield from assets (if deployed)
Treasury Management
Controlled by DAO
Only governance proposals can move treasury funds:- Discussion — Community agrees on use of funds
- Proposal — Formal on-chain request
- Vote — Token holders approve/reject
- Timelock — 2-day safety delay
- Execution — Funds transfer
Timelock Contract
The treasury is actually a Timelock contract:- Acts as the owner of protocol contracts
- Executes proposals after delay
- Can be paused in emergencies
Treasury Uses
Protocol Development
Protocol Development
Fund developers to build new features, fix bugs, improve UX.
Security Audits
Security Audits
Pay for professional security reviews before upgrades.
Community Grants
Community Grants
Support community projects, integrations, educational content.
Bug Bounties
Bug Bounties
Reward security researchers who find vulnerabilities.
Marketing
Marketing
Fund awareness campaigns and growth initiatives.
Operations
Operations
Infrastructure, legal, compliance costs.
Transparency
Everything is on-chain:| Data | Where |
|---|---|
| Treasury balance | Etherscan |
| All transactions | Block explorer |
| Pending proposals | Governor contract |
View Treasury
Check treasury balance on Etherscan →
Requesting Funds
Want to request funds for a project?Good Grant Proposals Include
Clear Deliverables
What exactly will you produce?
Budget Breakdown
How will funds be spent?
Timeline
When will milestones be delivered?
Track Record
What have you built before?