Working Groups
ENS DAO uses Working Groups to manage its work-related activities and fund initiatives in accordance with the ENS DAO Constitution. Working groups allow decisions and funding to be handled efficiently, without requiring every action to go through a full DAO vote.
Current Working Groups
There are currently three working groups:
- Meta-Governance: Oversees DAO governance and administration.
- Ecosystem: Focuses on technical development and ecosystem growth.
- Public Goods: Supports public goods within ENS and the broader web3 ecosystem.
Working Group Rules
Working groups are governed by a set of rules, which cover their creation, management, and dissolution. The rules were first established in December 2021 and have since been updated, including extending steward terms to one year.
Stewards and Elections
Each working group is managed by three elected stewards serving a one-year term. StewardsLearn more about stewards → are elected for a one-year term. Elections are held every December and last 5 days.
Each working group elects three stewards. Elections are administered by the Meta-Governance Working Group, and information is posted in the governance forum with a call for nominees before voting begins.
Within five days of the term starting, each group appoints a Lead Steward. Stewards also appoint a Secretary for the term, who is a multisig signer and has defined responsibilities.
Funding
Working group funding requests must be approved as a social proposal during a funding window. After budget approval, a collective executable proposal is put to a DAO vote. If passed, funds are distributed to the working group’s multisig wallet.
Multisig Structure
Each working group’s multisig is managed by its three stewards and the secretary (3-of-4 required to sign). Stewards can form subgroups to delegate funding and responsibilities.