Compromise in Compound: Golden Boys Rescind Proposal 289 for New Staking Strategy
Understanding the Controversy Behind Proposal 289
Proposal 289 had proposed the creation of a wrapped “goldCOMP” token and a treasury using 499,000 COMP tokens, valued at approximately $25 million at the time. This initiative was intended to provide passive income for COMP holders, with the funds managed at the discretion of the Golden Boys. However, the proposal faced significant opposition from the community, leading to accusations of a governance attack and concerns over centralized control.
New Developments and Stakeholder Reactions
On July 30, a new development surfaced when a member of the Golden Boys, known by the pseudonym “Humpy,” agreed to rescind the controversial proposal. This decision was influenced by discussions with Bryan Colligan, the CEO of Compound’s growth team at AlphaGrowth. The new proposal, which focuses on a staking product, aims to align with the interests of the Golden Boys while safeguarding the decentralized ethos of Compound DAO.
Major stakeholders such as blockchain service provider Gauntlet and WintermuteGovernance have expressed their support for exploring a Compound staking product. Consensys, another significant player in the blockchain space, commented on the resolution of the issue, appreciating the active involvement of all delegates in reaching a consensus.
Market Response and Future Outlook
Following the announcement of the new proposal, the DeFi protocol’s native token, COMP, experienced a 6% increase in its value over the past 12 hours, trading at $51.55 at the time of writing, according to data from CoinGecko. Despite this positive market reaction, COMP still faces a steep recovery, remaining down 94% from its May 2021 all-time high of $910.
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