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$COM Token Technical Overview

Version 1.0

πŸ”Ά Purpose​

The Matou Community Token ($COM) is a non-transferable governance token used within the Matou DAO ecosystem. It exists to empower communities, particularly TribalDAOs, to guide strategic decisions and shape the evolution of shared infrastructure and protocols.

COM holders participate in Community House governance, helping to direct the DAO’s mission, values, and priorities. By distributing governance rights broadly across participating communities, COM supports collective sovereignty, redistributive coordination, and polycentric governance in alignment with Indigenous values.

πŸ”Ά Token Design Summary​

PropertyDetails
Token NameMatou Community Token
SymbolCOM
Supply ModelMint-on-use
Governance Powerβœ… Yes β€” Used in Community House voting
Transferability❌ Non-transferable β€” assigned directly to eligible communities
Minting Authorityβœ… Combination of smart contract and DAO-controlled β€” via platform activity and Treasury or Community Proposals
Burning AuthorityOptional β€” Burnable under specific Treasury policies
Moderationβœ… Issuance and use moderated by DAO voting and Treasury Stewards
NetworkCardano (native token or Plutus script-managed)
Tradability❌ Not tradable β€” no open market or treasury exchange
Design StatusCore model defined; further mechanisms under exploration

πŸ”Ή Governance Role​

COM provides its holders with the right to propose and vote on matters in the Community House, including but not limited to:

Governance AreaDescription
πŸ—ΊοΈ Strategic DirectionGuiding the DAO’s purpose, partnerships, and growth
πŸ’° Treasury AllocationsApproving funding requests, grants, and TribalDAO distributions
πŸ› οΈ Protocol & Tooling PrioritiesDeciding what to build, maintain, or upgrade
πŸ§ͺ Policy & Governance ChangesVoting on changes to decision-making, moderation, or structure
πŸ”„ Token Allocation PolicyApproving future COM distribution models

πŸ”Ή Distribution​

COM is earned through the use of Matou’s tools and services provided by the DAO. Some examples of this include:

  • πŸ”‘ Setting up a community account with Matou platform
  • 🎨 Participating in design and feedback sessions
  • πŸŽ—οΈ Engaging Matou community support services
  • 🀝 Participating in working groups or governance processes

The number of community tokens issued is proportionate to each community’s level of activity and engagement.

For explicit rules on earning via contributions and platform usage, see the COM Distribution Guide.

πŸ”Ή Use Cases​

While COM’s primary function is governance, it also plays a broader role in ecosystem alignment:

Use CaseDescription
πŸ—³οΈ Community House VotingCore use β€” voting on DAO strategy, funding, and structure
πŸ“ˆΒ Record of activity and impactCOM balances demonstrate community tools usage and who will be impacted most by DAO changes

πŸ”Ή Tokenomics Principles​

The COM token is governed by several key design principles:

PrincipleImplementation
🧭 Governance FirstCOM holders shape the DAO’s direction, values, and spending
🌍 Community AnchoredToken distribution centers Indigenous participation and TribalDAO agency
πŸ”„ RedistributiveCOM helps return power back to technology users instead of builders
βš–οΈ Non-SpeculativeEmphasis on governance and alignment, not price speculation
πŸ” Moderated AccessTreasury Stewards and proposals gate misuse or centralization risks

πŸ”Ή Comparison to Other Matou Tokens​

TokenRoleVoting PowerTradablePrimary Function
COMCommunity governanceβœ… Yesβœ… YesStrategic direction + treasury access
CTRContribution reputationβœ… (Contributor House)❌ NoContributor recognition + influence
UTILUtility + access token❌ Noβœ… (Treasury only)Access to tools, services, incentives

πŸ”Ή Treasury and Moderation​

  • Treasury Stewards oversee issuance and burning under DAO-approved frameworks
  • Token requests or proposals are subject to community approval, with thresholds and filters
  • Malicious or exploitative use can be vetoed or blocked through governance structures (e.g., Elder Council, Stewards)

πŸ”Ή Impact and Outcomes​

COM is how Matou DAO:

  • πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Strengthens the role of communities in shaping the ecosystem
  • ⭐ Prioritises community outcomes above technological and organisational development
  • πŸ’‘ Aligns funding and strategy with Indigenous values and needs
  • πŸ“£ Elevates underrepresented voices in Web3 decision-making
  • πŸ”— Connects tribal self-determination with digital sovereignty tools

πŸ”Ή Future Considerations​

  • πŸ“€Β Defined COM reward activities and calculations
  • πŸ“Š Time-weighted COM decay (e.g., active vs. historic impact)
  • πŸ‘₯ COM multisigs or distributed authority
  • 🌊 Liquid democracy or delegated authority
  • πŸ› οΈ Community scoreboards and impact dashboards to visualize DAO activity

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