Curve Founder: DAO Disputes Signal Strength, Not Weakness
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Curve Founder: DAO Disputes Signal Strength, Not Weakness

Egorov argues that internal disagreement indicates active participation rather than instability in decentralised governance systems.A disputed US$6.3m grant and a later 80% turnout vote illustrate how contention can drive engagement.A separate Aave conflict highlights unresolved tensions around fee flows, IP ownership and legal standing.Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, has argued that disagreement within decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) is a sign of health rather than dysfunction. DAOs operate through smart contracts and member voting to oversee onchain protocols, forming a decentralised governance structure distinct from traditional companies. Egorov said that when proposals pass without resistance, it often reflects disengagement. “If everyone automatically agrees on something, it feels like people just don’t really care. They vote for whatever comes in, or they don’t participate at...
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Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 years
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Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 years

By Laura GillisGlobal NewsPosted February 24, 2026 4:13 pm 2 min read 3:39‘Four years of unbroken resistance’: Ukraine marks 4-year anniversary of Russian invasionThe daily national minute of silence for those killed in the Russian invasion of Ukraine carried a heavier weight across Ukrainian cities Tuesday as the country marks the fourth anniversary of the war. While diplomacy efforts are ongoing, a resolution to the conflict hasn’t come to fruition.Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions against Russia and financial support for Ukraine on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.If we value democratic government, if we value the concept of territorial integrity, if we value state sovereignty, then we see Ukraines fight as part of a broader fight in defence of those...
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