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What Is a ‘Foundation’ Model for a Crypto Project?

A Foundation is a non-profit legal entity used to manage IP, treasury, and provide legal stability for a DAO.
Greeks.Live09.11.25

What Is a ‘Foundation’ Model for a Crypto Project?

A Foundation model involves establishing a non-profit legal entity, typically in a crypto-friendly jurisdiction (e.g. Switzerland, Cayman Islands), to hold intellectual property, manage treasury funds, and promote the protocol's development.

This centralized legal entity acts as a stable point of contact for regulators and provides a legal shield for the core development team and the decentralized DAO.

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