🏛️📞 MetaGov Working Group – 2026 Meetings: Tuesdays at 9am ET

🗳️ Meta-Governance Meetings
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Agenda and Minutes for MetaGov Meeting, May 5th, 2026

Details

Time: Tuesday at 9:00 am ET
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ima-jgti-xyv

Stewards:

Agenda

  1. Weekly Endowment Updates - @kpk + @Steakhouse
  2. [Temp Check] SPP3: Program Authorization and Committee Model
  3. Steward Election
  4. Open discussion
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1. Weekly Endowment Updates - @kpk + @Steakhouse

2. [Temp Check] SPP3: Program Authorization and Committee Model

  • The proposal went live yesterday after discussions on the forum - it is up for a vote.
  • The program will have a $3.4M budget compared to last year.
  • A committee will be used instead of the DAO to select the SPs.
  • Key Changes to the Draft
    • Milestones clarified as targets, not gates.
    • Term limits removed to only talk about SPP3.
    • Added a 200k floor for minimum application size.
    • Submission review window extended 2 weeks based on feedback.
    • Requirement for a mid-cycle update in Q4 and an end-of-cycle review.
    • Clarified language on conflict of interest statements.
    • Added a small note on the service agreement, which will be posted when the submission period opens.
    • The service agreement is to cover the DAO and the provider, preventing OFAC sanctions violations or legal issues.
  • The DAO lacks a hierarchy or official positions, leading to reliance on individuals like Coltron to proactively push things forward.
  • Question: How can the DAO incentivize action and ensure functionality without formal leadership?
  • MetaGov Working Group
    • There are questions about the roles, expectations, and obligations of working groups.
    • MetaGov has been trying to serve delegates and proposers and not trying to influence over the process too much.
    • Challenges include bandwidth, neutrality, and defining the scope of work.

3. Steward Election

  • There are questions about whether current stewards should continue serving.
  • The ENS retro proposal is in a weird state, complicating the election timeline.
  • Delaying elections was intended to inform decisions about WG structure.
  • There is a proposal to restructure the working group structure, creating confusion about nominations.
  • The DAO entrusted MetaGov to move the needle forward.
  • Suggestions for moving forward
    • Metagov should facilitate the process in a structured way so that every proposal gets feedback and keeps moving forward.
    • It is suggested that Netto speak for Metagov and make a decision so the stewards and community can move forward, despite any personal discomfort
  • June 1st is a soft deadline for deciding on the future of working groups.
  • The proposal from Fireeyes is currently a “temp check” and lacks sufficient feedback.
  • There is a need for a strong, structured proposal to move forward with WGs.
  • Metagov should facilitate putting the proposal to a vote, fulfilling the commitment to do so.
  • The question is whether to continue the current pause of working groups or move forward.
  • A yes/no vote from the DAO could determine whether to continue working groups or not.
  • Stewards need clarity on whether they should continue their current activities and if they will be compensated.

4. Open discussion

  • The ENS Retro Final Draft from metagov.org includes a roadmap and a proposal for a governance advisor to help implement it.
  • Suggested a more simplistic and easily implementable plan, rather than a process-focused approach that may not be adapted to the ecosystem’s needs.
  • Suggested June 30th as the date for steward nominations and elections, winding down the other 2 working groups in the interim.
  • A Google Doc will be drafted and shared for feedback.
  • The goal is to publish it by the end of the week to commit to a date and have a decision by the next call.
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Agenda and Minutes for Delegate All-hands (MetaGov Meeting), May 12th, 2026

Details

Time: Tuesday at 9:00 am ET
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ima-jgti-xyv

Stewards:

Agenda

  1. Weekly Endowment Updates - @kpk + @Steakhouse
  2. Active and recent proposals
  3. Path forward on Working Group elections for Term 7
  4. [Temp Check] Working Group Restructure
  5. [Temp Check] Expanding the ENS Foundation Board
  6. Open discussion

The delegate all-hands is a monthly meeting with a curated agenda to streamline decision-making and boost attendance. Please take a moment to review the linked posts so you have context going in.

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1. Weekly Endowment Updates - @kpk + @Steakhouse

2. Active and recent proposals

  • SPP3 was approved.
  • ENSv2 pricing proposal is up: Snapshot

3. Path forward on Working Group elections for Term 7

  • The goal is to move the DAO out of stagnation and provide clarity on the next steps for Working Group elections
  • A timeline is proposed:
    • Forum discussion for 7 days.
    • Social proposal on May 19.
    • Structural deadline for May 31 to have the WG restructure proposal passed.
    • Nominations for term seven start on June 1.
  • The proposal aims to solve problems discussed in the last MetaGov call.
  • Looking for input on the timeline and the Working Group’s operations.
  • Discussion on whether a 6-month or a 1-year term is better.
  • The ENS x AI group is mentioned as an option for Ecosystem calls.
  • The importance for neutral space for SPs and ecosystem projects to present.
  • Funding and grants concerns expressed for both PG and Ecosystem-related projects.

4. [Temp Check] Working Group Restructure

  • Discussion on James’s proposal for restructuring.
  • Concern expressed over the status quo, leading to a non-functional DAO.
  • Suggestion to eliminate WGs and keep the MetaGov WG with a defined mandate.
  • Suggestion to continue with a PG and Ecosystem working group to maintain momentum within the ENS ecosystem.

5. [Temp Check] Expanding the ENS Foundation Board

  • Question about the scope of the operational/governance role within the foundation and how it will interact with the MetaGov WG.
  • Katherine is working to revise the foundation proposal, taking feedback into account.
  • The liaison role mentioned in the proposal is similar to roles in other DAOs.
  • The liaison could connect with external parties.
  • A fully fleshed-out plan for the foundation is important and shouldn’t be rushed.
  • Mental model:
    • MetaGov WG is an onchain representation of the DAO
    • Foundation would be a real-world representation of the DAO.
  • Moving governance inside a foundation model can have its own challenges.
  • Thomas will write a temp check for the next iteration of the working group, possibly with James.

6. Open discussion

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ENS DAO Newsletter #112 — 5/15/2026
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Agenda and Minutes for MetaGov Meeting, May 19th, 2026

Details

Time: Tuesday at 9:00 am ET
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ima-jgti-xyv

Stewards:

Agenda

  1. Weekly Endowment Updates - @kpk + @Steakhouse
  2. [Temp Check] Working Group Restructure
  3. Open discussion
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1. Weekly Endowment Updates - @kpk + @Steakhouse

2. [Temp Check] Working Group Restructure

  • Proposal to be posted in the next 24-48 hours.
  • Aiming for a social vote and transition to a new singular working group structure by June 1st.
  • Proposal takes into account the need for entities responsible for administration of core DAO functions.
  • The intention is to have a lean coordination layer to avoid duplication of efforts, with 3 stewards instead of the current 9.
  • Working group’s priority will be onboarding, growing, and expanding the ecosystem, as well as interconnecting with the wider Ethereum community.
  • Thomas states that his proposal for a coordination layer is synergistic with a potential foundation proposal.
  • He envisions a separation of concerns: ENS labs, SPP committee, coordination layer, and the foundation, each covering specific roles.
  • The proposal includes a budget of up to $500k every 6 months ($1M per year).
  • The coordination layer would manage the DAO’s needs and desires, with spending dependent on the value and consensus.
  • A social proposal for the path forward on working group elections for term seven will be submitted today.
  • Path forward on Working Group elections for Term 7
  • The proposal aims to establish a timeline for a fallback option if the DAO doesn’t reach consensus on restructuring.
  • The goal is to provide a clear deadline for stewards and push the DAO to make a decision on restructuring.

3. Open discussion

  • Existing PG funding to grantees will continue, but there won’t be any new funding.
  • The SPP3 program will go live soon.
    • A post will be made in the forum this afternoon or evening.
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Agenda and Minutes for MetaGov Meeting, May 26th, 2026

Details

Time: Tuesday at 9:00 am ET
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ima-jgti-xyv

Stewards:

Agenda

  1. Weekly Endowment Updates - @kpk + @Steakhouse
  2. Working Group changes
  3. Open discussion