BONK, a meme coin based on the Solana blockchain, has recently made headlines by unveiling plans for its governance structure, BONK DAO, in a series of posts on X. This strategic move marks a new phase for the cryptocurrency, which had previously distributed half of its total supply to the Solana community.
The creation of BONK DAO is a significant element of this new phase. With the primary goal of sustaining the momentum generated by the airdrop, BONK DAO aims to ensure the long-term viability of the BONK ecosystem. It has been allocated 15.8% of BONK’s total supply, which is dedicated to funding community-led projects and initiatives for growth and development. This includes significant amounts of tokens sent to the BONK DAO wallet to fund initiatives that help grow development activities, grants, and other ideas to drive BONK’s growth.
A Realms instance, a governance mechanism, is a key feature of BONK DAO. This system manages the distribution and allocation of BONK tokens, providing the DAO with control over treasury tokens. The governance body is comprised of prominent members of the Solana community, ensuring a diverse and representative decision-making process. This governance structure is further strengthened by the involvement of governance token holders, who guide the program authority over treasury tokens.
The strategy of BONK DAO includes fostering collaborations within the BONK ecosystem. An example of this is the partnership with BONKbot, a telegram trading bot, which contributes a portion of its trading fees to the DAO. This collaborative effort, along with contributions from other teams, enhances the treasury and supports the expansion of BONK and other Solana-based applications.
The governance structure of BONK DAO was further solidified with the establishment of the BonkDAO Council on January 14. This council, consisting of notable individuals from various sectors within the Solana community, is intended to guide the future direction and success of both BONK and the Solana ecosystem as a whole. The council, representing a wide demographic of thought and community-wide trust, plays a crucial role in the decision-making process, aligning with the objectives of BONK DAO.
Despite the announcements about BONK’s governance and BONK DAO, the cryptocurrency has faced a challenging market, with an 8.12% decline in value over the last 24 hours. This downturn is part of a broader bearish trend observed in recent weeks, characterized by a pattern of lower lows and lower highs.
Market indicators, notably the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), which last week registered at 0.06, signal strong selling pressure. This suggests an inclination towards selling, with the closing price frequently below the midpoint of the high-low range, although there’s an implication of a potential market stabilization in the longer term.
