When OpenEden was founded, the mission was straightforward: build regulated, institutional-grade infrastructure that brings real-world assets on-chain, without sacrificing compliance or risk discipline.
Since then, OpenEden’s tokenization platform has expanded to support different tokenized asset classes, yield products, and ecosystem and partner integrations. As the protocol scales, decisions can and should benefit from structured input, visibility, and accountability beyond the core team.
Today, we’re proud to launch OpenEden Governance (“Governance”), a system for coordinating how decisions are proposed, reviewed, and validated.
Principles Behind OpenEden Governance
Governance is not about decentralizing everything at once; it’s about introducing disciplined coordination as the protocol matures. Governance exists to handle defined categories of decisions that directly affect protocol incentives, participation, and selected product initiatives.
OpenEden Governance framework is designed to:
- Give the community a role in shaping outcomes
- Create stronger alignment between the protocol and stakeholders
- Provide accountability around decisions that shape the protocol
Governance will not replace legal oversight or regulatory responsibility.
OpenEden Governance At Launch
Governance will roll out in phases. In this initial phase, only proposals submitted by the OpenEden Foundation will be considered. In the later phases, when governance matures, proposal submissions will be opened to the community under defined guidelines.
How OpenEden Governance Works
Governance follows a simple 2-step process. Discuss first, then vote.
1. Discussion
Proposals will first be shared in OpenEden’s governance forum on Discord. Community members are encouraged to review proposals, seek clarification, and challenge assumptions.
2. Voting
Once community members have made their decision, they can head to Tally to vote. Holders of staked EDEN (xEDEN) can vote on these proposals.
- xEDEN holders must delegate their tokens (to themselves or others) to activate voting power
- Voting power is based on delegated xEDEN. More delegated xEDEN, more voting power
First Governance Proposal
The first proposal submitted by the OpenEden Foundation covers a standalone EDEN buyback initiative, allocating 30,000 USDC toward purchasing EDEN from the open market.
While OpenEden has previously communicated its intention to conduct token buybacks as part of its long-term strategy, this proposal is deliberately scoped as an independent initiative introduced through governance and does not redefine OpenEden’s broader buyback strategy. Instead, it establishes how individual economic actions can be introduced, reviewed, and approved through OpenEden Governance.
Next Steps
To participate in OpenEden Governance, stake your EDEN on the Portal, delegate your xEDEN, and start voting on OpenEden Governance on Tally.
About OpenEden
OpenEden operates a leading real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform, renowned for its unmatched focus on regulatory standards and advanced financial technology. Founded in 2022, OpenEden bridges traditional and decentralized finance by providing, through its regulated entities in Bermuda and the BVI, secure, transparent, and compliant on-chain access to tokenized RWA. OpenEden is tokenizing global finance with a core focus on compliance and innovation. To learn more, visit www.openeden.com.
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