Futarchy Explained: How Meta DAO Is Making ICOs Unruggable with Ownership Coins

Tokens are broken — and everyone in crypto knows it. From ICO rugs to unfair token distributions and founders disappearing to Bali with investor funds, the current model for token launches is deeply flawed. But a new approach is emerging that could fix these issues once and for all. Enter Meta DAO, a project introducing Futarchy, unruggable ICOs, and ownership coins — a combination that could redefine how tokens, governance, and investor protection work in Web3.

The Problem with Today’s Tokens

Most crypto tokens today are disconnected from the value their underlying protocols generate. For example, Uniswap ($UNI) is one of the most profitable DeFi protocols, yet token holders earn nothing from its revenue. Founders and equity investors reap all the benefits, while retail holders are left out. Add to that the endless stream of “slow rugs” — where teams raise millions during an ICO, fail to deliver, and live comfortably off investor funds — and you get a system with little accountability and no protection for token holders.

Meta DAO’s Solution: Unruggable ICOs

Meta DAO aims to fix this broken structure through a launchpad for fair, transparent, and fully liquid token sales. Every project launching on Meta DAO must legally tie its intellectual property and treasury to on-chain governance through an LLC structure in DAO-friendly jurisdictions like the Marshall Islands or Wyoming. This means founders can’t run away with investor funds, and token holders gain legal ownership rights through the DAO.

Ownership Coins and Performance-Based Unlocks

Meta DAO’s model introduces ownership coins — tokens that grant real on-chain and legal ownership of a project’s assets. Founders receive their token allocations gradually, tied to performance milestones and token price increases. For example, if the token doubles from its ICO price, only 20% of the team’s tokens unlock. This ensures that founders and investors are aligned for the long term — no mor instant dumps or inflated valuations.

Futarchy: Governance by Markets

At the heart of Meta DAO lies Futarchy, a groundbreaking governance model where markets, not people, make decisions. Instead of voting “yes” or “no,” token holders and outsiders bet on which outcome — “yes” or “no” — will make the token price higher. The market with the higher price wins, turning governance into a prediction market that directly reflects the wisdom of informed participants.

The Future of On-Chain Ownership

By combining unruggable ICOs, ownership coins, and Futarchy governance, Meta DAO creates a fully transparent, investor-protected model for raising and managing capital. It’s a bold vision for crypto’s next phase — where every token launch is fair, legally backed, and fully accountable to its community.

As Proph3t, Co-founder of Meta DAO puts it: “Meta DAO is a place for crypto-native enterprises to raise money that doesn’t suck.”

Watch the full video to get Futarchy explained in detail and see how Meta DAO could redefine DeFi’s future.

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