PIP-63 - ParaSwap Growth Working Group Outcome - Velora Growth Framework (VGF) and Velora Growth Committee (VGC)
Abstract
This proposal is the result and final output of the PGWG’s work over the past two months. It introduces the Velora Growth Framework (VGF) and the Velora Growth Committee (VGC) as a permanent body within the DAO, dedicated to identifying and promoting initiatives that contribute to Velora’s growth.
Goals & Review
The DAO formed the PGWG composed by @citizen42, @avantgarde, @pgov, @aranadigital and @seedgov to carry out a clear and specific mandate:
Guided by this mandate and as a final deliverable, we present the following proposal, which aims to fulfill the assigned task by establishing the appropriate structure and framework to carry out growth initiatives.
1. Introduction
The Velora DAO is committed to fostering protocol growth through a structured and scalable approach. To achieve this, we introduce the Velora Growth Framework (VGF), which establishes a Growth Committee responsible for executing targeted initiatives. This framework ensures that DAO-led growth efforts remain transparent, results-driven, and adaptable to evolving ecosystem needs.
The ParaSwap/Velora Growth Working Group (PGWG) is responsible for crafting this framework and may only incorporate community feedback during the designated feedback period, in line with the life cycle guidelines. Once the framework is approved, the working group is dissolved, and the DAO proceeds to elect the three members of the Velora Growth Committee (VGC), who will execute initiatives within this structured governance model.
2. Growth Framework Overview
The Velora Growth Framework (VGF) introduces a structured governance model that defines:
- The creation, structure, and responsibilities of the Velora Growth Committee.
- Onboarding and offboarding processes for Growth Committee members.
- Operational cadence and accountability to ensure transparency.
- Budgeting, compensation, and resource allocation to drive effective execution.
- Expansion modules for future integrations, partnerships, and initiatives.
This framework serves as the foundation for transparent DAO-driven growth, with mechanisms to scale or pivot based on performance and ecosystem dynamics.
3. Scope & Responsibilities
The Velora Growth Committee focuses on the following core areas:
3.1 Partnerships & Integrations
- Representing Velora in DAO governance forums of relevant protocols to accomplish integration, partnerships and growth on the DAO-to-DAO front. This should be the main priority of the VGC.
- Identifying and onboarding strategic partners (DeFi protocols, LST providers, L2 ecosystems).
- Exploring new integrations that enhance Velora’s aggregator capabilities.
- Negotiating co-marketing and incentive programs with ecosystem partners.
- New token integrations.
3.2 Business Development
- Expanding Velora’s presence within intent-based products, cross-chain trading, and DeFi partnerships.
- Engaging with grantees and monitoring ecosystem grant programs relevant to Velora.
- Serve as an execution layer for DAO-led initiatives tied to strategic efforts. Growth Committee can help catalyse traction around it, rallying community awareness, supporting integrations and proposing resource allocations to accelerate adoption.
3.3 Marketing & Community Engagement
- Creating educational content (Blog posts, social media campaigns, AMAs).
- Executing growth-focused campaigns.
- Expanding ParaSwap’s brand presence through community-driven initiatives.
3.4 Mandate Alignment with Foundation & Laita
The Growth Committee is designed to complement the ongoing efforts of the Foundation and Laita. While the Foundation may continue to lead on higher-complexity initiatives (such as new chain deployments or business development involving legal and technical infrastructure) the Velora Growth Committee is positioned to deliver lighter, high-leverage initiatives. These may include API-level distribution deals, DAO-to-DAO collaborations, or facilitating integrations with minimal overhead.
This structure ensures a clear division of focus, enabling the DAO to act nimbly on timely growth opportunities, such as partnerships with DefiLlama or Oku, without duplicating or conflicting with the Foundation’s mandate.
The VGC will maintain open and ongoing communication with Laita and the Foundation, consulting them for advice and involving them in working meetings to ensure alignment and shared objectives among all parties.
4. Expansion & Future Modules
The Velora Growth Framework is designed for modular expansion. Additional governance modules may be introduced to refine or extend:
- Onboarding & Offboarding Processes: Standardises the selection, training, and transition of Growth Committee members.
- Committee Funds & Multisig Security: Defines funds operations, signer roles, and multisig policies.
- Growth Incentive Mechanisms: Defines how the DAO rewards contributors and partners through grants, bounties, incentive and liquidity programs.
These modules can be developed and maintained by the Velora Growth Committee, ensuring the framework remains dynamic and aligned with DAO objectives.
5. Velora Growth Committee (VGC) Composition and Governance
5.1 Composition & Selection Process
The Velora Growth Committee (VGC) will be composed of 5 members:
- One of the five seats will be permanently allocated to the individual holding the Treasury Manager role, given the importance of their expertise in budgetary matters and the impact of the Committee’s work on DAO funds. This member provides ongoing analysis, evaluation, and strategic advice on treasury health.
- Note: Initially, this seat will be held by @Avantgarde, who previously served on the PGWG and brings the required experience, skills, and a strong track record in supporting the DAO’s treasury initiatives.
- One permanent seat will be allocated to the Governance Task Force, given their role in coordinating across DAO structures and stakeholders. The GTF will act as a liaison but will not receive additional compensation for their participation on the Velora Growth Committee.
- The remaining 3 members will be selected through a structured onboarding process governed by the VGF’s Membership Module.
- In order to meet the alignment mandate with Laita and the Foundation outlined in section ‘3.4 Mandate Alignment with Foundation & Laita’, Laita will have a passive, unpaid seat on the VGC to attend meetings, provide Laita’s vision and informal advice, assist with the necessary coordination between the parties, and maintain a fluid channel of communication to ensure alignment of strategies and avoid overlapping functions.
- *Note: Initially, this seat will be held by @0xYtocin with Laita being able to designate a replacement if deemed necessary.
5.2 Membership Module: Onboarding & Selection
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Candidate Submission: Interested applicants submit proposals on the DAO forum, detailing their expertise, vision, and motivation. A 7-day application period is hereby opened for those interested - individuals or organisations - in being part of the VGC.
Application template example:
DAO-recognized Name:
Individual or Organization?:
Time Zone:
Background and/or skills:
What can you contribute to the Velora Growth Committee?
What is your motivation for applying to this working group? (max 3 sentences):
List your past or current association, history, role and contributions to the ParaSwap/Velora protocol or DAO:
Briefly describe any other DAO working groups or teams in which you currently participate or have participated in the past:
Conflict of Interest Declaration:
It is established that, due to the clear conflict of interest it would represent, individuals or organizations that perform similar roles or provide services to DAOs or protocols that are direct competitors of Velora (such as DEX aggregators, intent-centric trading protocols, and similar) will not be eligible to join the VGC. Therefore, applicants must be very clear and specific when completing this section of the form.
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Community Review: A discussion period allows DAO members to evaluate candidates, ask questions, and provide feedback before moving to the voting phase.
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DAO Voting: A Snapshot vote is conducted where voters select members using a weighted voting system.
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Onboarding & Knowledge Transfer: Elected members undergo an onboarding process, including:
- A review of current partnerships, growth initiatives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
5.3 Term Duration & Offboarding
Each Growth Committee term lasts 6 months. Upon completion:
- A performance review is conducted based on predefined KPIs.
- The DAO votes on whether to renew, modify, or replace the committee structure.
- If a member resigns or is removed mid-term, a replacement process is triggered following the Onboarding section.
5.4 Governance & Decision-Making
The Velora Growth Committee operates autonomously within its defined scope but remains accountable to the DAO through:
- Regular updates on fund allocation, partnerships, and key results.
- A 6-month final impact report to assess effectiveness.
- Forum discussions where token holders can provide input and feedback.
- If there is a formal request regarding a process, the committee has 72 hours to respond.
6. Velora Growth Committee Multisig
To ensure security and accountability, the Velora Growth Committee operates a multisig wallet with:
- 5 signers (committee members & DAO-aligned security overseers).
- A 3/5 threshold for fund movements.
7. Timeline & Key Milestones
Phase 1: DAO Approval & Member Selection
- Snapshot vote to approve framework and open Velora Growth Committee applications.
- Selection of Velora Growth Committee members by weighted Snapshot vote.
Phase 2: Onboarding & Execution (Months 1-6)
- Committee onboarded & multisig setup.
- Execution of growth initiatives.
- Regular updates to the DAO including periodic interactions.
Phase 3: Review & Iteration (Month 6+)
- Final Growth Report published.
- DAO votes on continuation, modification, or dissolution of the Growth Committee.
- Framework iteration based on learnings.
8. Budget & Compensation
The Velora Growth Committee follows a structured budget model to ensure predictable spending while maintaining flexibility.
- Total Budget Pool: The committee will propose a 6-month budget based on projected needs, subject to DAO approval. This budget covers compensation and operational costs.
- Budget Adjustments: If unforeseen needs arise, the committee may propose mid-term adjustments, subject to DAO approval.
- Compensation Structure: Members are compensated at $75/hour, with a maximum of 10 billable hours per week to control costs and ensure fair workload distribution.
- Unused Funds: Any unspent budget at the end of the term reverts to the DAO treasury
- Retroactive Payments: Payments are made every 3 months, based on verified work logs and DAO approval.
Below is the allocation logic for the 6‑month (26‑week) compensation structure proposed for the VGF. It uses the same assumptions outlined above: a $75/hour compensation rate, with a maximum of 10 hours/week per member. The objective is to ensure a fair workload distribution and transparent cost management.
Allocation Logic | Calculation | Result |
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Hourly Rate (Compensation) | $75/hour | $75/hour |
Weekly Max Billable Hours (per Member) | 10 hours/week | 10 hours/week |
Weekly Budget (1 Member) | $75 × 10 hours | $750/week |
Weekly Budget (4 Members) | $750/week × 4 | $3,000/week |
6‑Month (26 Weeks) Budget (for 4 Members combined) | $3,000/week × 26 weeks | $78,000 |
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Billing and Token: VGC members will receive compensation in PSP/New Token. The number of tokens allocated for disbursement will be determined by calculating a 7-day TWAP, using data from the 7-day prior to the disbursement date.
- Token historical price data can be gathered from publicly available sources like CoinGecko - ParaSwap USD.
- If payment is scheduled for a given day, the token price for that day can be estimated by averaging the 7 Day Range. This method ensures transparent and consistent valuation based on verifiable data.
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Invoicing Hub: If the proposal passes, this thread can also serve as a shared hub for members to submit invoices detailing billed hours. We suggest to follow the template format below when posting:
Name:
Role:
Rate: $Hourly Rate/h
PSP/New Token TWAP Price:
Week Start Week End Hours Total (USD) MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY X $Amount MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY X $Amount MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY X $Amount Total Hs: Total $: Token Amount: Total USD / TWAP Price of PSP Payment Address:
9. Conclusion
The Velora Growth Committee introduces a lean, DAO-native structure to support scalable, transparent growth. Operating within a clear governance framework and reporting process, the committee enables the DAO to pursue high-impact initiatives without heavy coordination overhead.
By complementing existing centralized teams, the committee helps fill strategic gaps where foundation resources may not be deployed, focusing on grassroots growth efforts like Velora adoption and lightweight ecosystem integrations. This structure empowers the DAO to mobilize aligned contributors and drive expansion with accountability and efficiency.
That said, once this framework is rejected or approved, the PWGW will be dissolved, and the next steps will follow.
10. Next Steps
- Community Discussion & Refinement - 7-day period + 2-day frozen period
- Snapshot Vote on Framework Approval - if approved:
- Velora Growth Committee Applications Open - 7-day application period
- Applicant community review
- Snapshot Vote (weighted voting system) for Member Selection & Onboarding
- Execution of the 6-Month Trial Growth Program
- Final Review & DAO Decision on Continuation - 6 months after approval of the proposal and members are selected.
Means
This proposal does not require any additional Velora, external product or development.
Implementation Overview
We do not foresee any potential negative outcome of the present proposal and it is not expected for the DAO to derive any associated implementation action.
Time of Implementation
The VGC is envisioned as a permanent structure, with its initial term lasting 6 months from the approval of the proposal and the selection of its members. All other timelines are outlined within the proposal.
Budget
The budget for the Velora Growth Committee (VGC) is outlined in section '8. Budget & Compensation’. Additionally, this proposal includes retroactive compensation for the ParaSwap Growth Working Group (PGWG) members who developed this framework, as announced in the original forum post.
Retroactive Payment for PGWG Members
Payments will be made in PSP/New Token using the TWAP valuation method from section 8. Disbursement will occur within one month from the approval date of this proposed framework, if approved. Specific amounts are detailed above:
Member | Hours Worked | Rate | Total USD | PSP Price | Total PSP |
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Arana | 8 | 75 | 600 | TBD | TBD |
Avantgarde | 16 | 75 | 1200 | TBD | TBD |
Citizen | 16 | 75 | 1200 | TBD | TBD |
PGov | 8 | 75 | 600 | TBD | TBD |
Rate: $75/h
PSP 7-Day TWAP Price: TBD Day of disbursement.
Address: All payments will be executed by the GovCo and send to each member’s delegation address.
Note: SeedGov is currently undergoing a transition to become the Governance Task Force and will be compensated for the role if approved, hence they are exempt from this disbursement.
Risk Assessment
We understand that the proposal has its drawbacks, however, the benefits and positive impact on the broader community, ecosystem, and protocol lie in its potential to establish a dedicated structure focused on identifying and executing growth-oriented initiatives. This would complement and support the ongoing efforts led by the Foundation and Laita.