Synopsis:
This proposal outlines a strategic outreach initiative formally inviting the entity World Liberty FI (WLF) to engage with the K9 Finance DAO. The core invitation consists of a transfer of 1 billion KNINE tokens to a public WLF wallet:( 0x5be9a4959308A0D0c7bC0870E319314d8D957dBB on the Ethereum network),
accompanied by notification through legitimate communication channels, including social media and a formal letter sent to their corporate offices. The objective is an audacious and speculative play to respectfully capture their attention, with the hope they will investigate the project on their own. No specific outcomes or actions are demanded or expected from WLF, although the potential long-term benefit could include attracting talent, future investment, or improved positioning for K9 Finance through potential collaborations (such as token listings or protocol integrations), should WLF actively decide to engage with the DAO ecosystem. It is recognized as a high-risk action with no guaranteed return on investment.
(1) Introduction and Objective
The K9 Finance DAO is constantly seeking opportunities to expand its recognition and forge valuable connections within the broader financial and blockchain ecosystem. World Liberty FI (WLF), as an entity with activity in the Ethereum sector and familiarity with the concept of staking, represents a potential area of mutual interest.
The fundamental objective of this proposal is to make a formal and distinctive gesture of invitation towards World Liberty FI. This would be achieved by sending a symbolic yet significant amount of KNINE tokens (1 billion) to one of their known public wallets on the Ethereum network. Crucially, this action carries no associated demands or expectations for a response or collaboration. It is conceived as an “invitation to explore,” an act of demonstrating proactivity and the intrinsic value of the project without “begging” for attention. The hope lies in this gesture, coupled with formal notification through legitimate channels (social media and a physical letter), potentially intriguing WLF enough to conduct their own research into the K9 Finance DAO. Should WLF voluntarily decide to engage and delve deeper, the potential benefits for the DAO (attracting talent, investment, positioning) could be significant, although they are not guaranteed. It is, by nature, a speculative investment in long-term visibility and potential.
(2) Benefits to K9 Finance Community
While there are no direct or immediate guaranteed benefits, the community of K9 Finance DAO could benefit from potential long-term outcomes should World Liberty FI respond to this invitation positively and decide to explore deeper interaction with the DAO:
Potential Attraction of High-Level Talent: Recognition of K9 Finance’s value by an established financial entity could lead to the involvement of skilled professionals interested in contributing to a forward-thinking DAO.
Future Investment Opportunities: Genuine interest from WLF could, in the future, lead to direct investments in KNINE or collaboration on projects requiring funding, benefiting the token’s liquidity and ecosystem growth.
Improved Sector Positioning: A positive relationship or even simple recognition by an entity like WLF could enhance K9 Finance’s reputation and credibility within both traditional finance and Web3 circles.
Possible Commercial Collaboration Avenues: Should WLF offer wallet services, exchanges, or asset management, they might consider listing KNINE or integrating K9 Finance’s liquid staking protocol into their offerings, opening new pathways for token utility and product adoption.
Interest and Coverage Generation: Such an unusual and bold initiative could generate discussion and visibility organically for K9 Finance in specialized media and the broader crypto community, increasing K9 Finance’s visibility.
(3) Proposal Details
(a) WHAT:
It is proposed to execute a one-time transfer of 1,000,000,000 (one billion) KNINE tokens. The transfer will occur on the Ethereum network (ERC-20) for enhanced visibility on on-chain analysis tools. The tokens will be sent from the K9 Finance DAO multisig wallet (k9safe.eth) to the following Ethereum wallet address, publicly identified as associated with World Liberty FI:
0x5be9a4959308A0D0c7bC0870E319314d8D957dBB
This transfer symbolizes an invitation to the DAO. The invitation will be complemented by notification through two primary channels to increase the likelihood of the gesture being recognized and understood:
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Social Media Message: A concise public (or private, if feasible) message will be sent from the official K9 Finance social media accounts (e.g., Twitter/X) to relevant World Liberty FI accounts and/or their key associated individuals. The message will inform them of the transfer and extend an invitation to learn about the K9 Finance DAO and its ecosystem. The wording of this message would be coordinated by the Marketing Sub-DAO (Pulse Digital, if applicable).
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Formal Letter: A formal physical letter will be prepared and mailed to World Liberty FI’s corporate offices (address provided: Corporate Office, 408 Ayre Street, Suite 1358, Wilmington, DE 19805, United States). The letter will explain the token transfer as a formal invitation to the DAO, briefly describe K9 Finance’s mission and ecosystem, and provide contact points for deeper exploration, reiterating that no obligations are attached to the receipt of the tokens.
Source: https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/711763-75#overview
(b) WHO:
Proposal Initiator: Oruen.san (with preparation support from K9 Proposal Bot)
Technical Execution Responsibility: The K9 Finance DAO multisig (k9safe.eth) is responsible for executing the token transfer.
Communication and Follow-up Responsibility: The Marketing Sub-DAO (if active and approved for this task by the Management Council) or the Management Council directly would be responsible for coordinating the drafting of the social media message and the formal letter, as well as dispatching them. They would also be responsible for passive monitoring (checking for public responses) afterward.
Recipient of the Invitation: The entity World Liberty FI.
(c) WHERE:
Source of Funds: The transfer of tokens would originate from the marketing allocation within the K9 Finance DAO treasury, held in k9safe.eth.
Token Transfer: The transfer would occur on the Ethereum network.
Formal Notification: The letter would be sent to WLF’s corporate address in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
Social Media Notification: Official K9 Finance social media platforms would be used for public or semi-public notification.
(d) WHEN:
Approval: The proposal would undergo the K9 Finance DAO governance process (Roundtable of Dogs review and on-chain Snapshot voting).
Execution: If approved in the on-chain vote, the token transfer, social media message, and formal letter dispatch would occur simultaneously as soon as feasible (ideally within 1–3 days post-final approval), to ensure the receipt of tokens coincides with the explanation of the gesture.
Outcomes: No set timeframe for expecting results. Any interest or response from WLF would be considered a success.
(e) HOW:
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Governance Process: The proposal will be submitted for voting by the K9 Finance DAO community on Snapshot.
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Communication Preparation: If approved, the Marketing Sub-DAO or Management Council will draft the social media message and formal letter, ensuring the tone is respectful and explains the invitation without demanding anything in return. Coordinating the social media message draft with Pulse Digital (if applicable) is suggested.
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Execution of the Transfer: The multisig k9safe.eth will execute the transfer of 1 billion KNINE to the WLF address on Ethereum.
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Notification Dispatch: The social media message will be posted (or sent), and the formal letter will be mailed to the provided address.
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Passive Monitoring: Discreet monitoring for any public responses (if any) on social media or in news outlets will be conducted. No active attempts to contact or “chase” WLF for a response are planned.
(4) Impact Assessment
Short-Term Impacts:
Reduction of 1 billion KNINE from the treasury’s marketing allocation.
Generation of visibility and discussion within the K9 Finance community and potentially on social media, if the action is publicly detected.
Potential capturing of World Liberty FI’s attention through an unusual and formal gesture, amplified by the large number of tokens.
Long-Term Impacts:
If WLF decides to investigate and express interest, it could lead to collaborations, investment, or talent acquisition, benefiting the DAO.
If the initiative fails to generate interest, the transferred tokens represent a marketing expense without return.
WLF might sell the tokens, which could introduce selling pressure (though limited given the USD value, but larger than with 1B).
Establish a precedent of the DAO undertaking bold and formal outreach efforts.
Risks and Mitigation:
Risk: World Liberty FI ignores the invitation, sells the tokens, or no interaction is generated.
Mitigation: This is the primary and acknowledged risk of this experimental strategy. The cost in USD (~$4,046) is low relative to the overall operational budget, making the financial risk manageable, though reputational risk (if perceived as wasteful) exists.
Risk: The action is perceived negatively by the community or externally (e.g., as spam, a “gimmick,” or irresponsible spending).
Mitigation: The accompanying communication (social media and letter) must be professional and respectful, clearly explaining the intent to invite exploration. Transparency about the experimental nature of the proposal during the DAO voting process is crucial. The use of formal channels like the letter helps legitimize the gesture.
Risk: Technical issues with the token transfer or the delivery of the letter.
Mitigation: The multisig execution and letter mailing process must be performed diligently, verifying the address and shipping method.
- Metrics for Success:
- Successful transfer of tokens to the specified address on the Ethereum network.
- Successful dispatch of the formal letter to the corporate address.
- Successful posting/sending of the social media message.
- Any public acknowledgment (on social media, news, WLF statements) or direct communication initiated by World Liberty FI towards K9 Finance DAO.
- Any collaborative proposals that originate from WLF in the future.
WLF holdings on the eth network (selected wallet) at 3 june 2025:
(Source Arkham)
