Proposal: Strategic KNINE Investment Partnership with Victus Global
(1) Introduction and Objective
This proposal outlines a strategic partnership opportunity with Victus Global aimed at enhancing KNINE’s market presence and liquidity optimization. The core objective is to leverage an Over-the-Counter (OTC) purchase of KNINE tokens by Victus Global to inject stablecoin liquidity directly into the K9 Finance DAO treasury, while simultaneously expanding KNINE’s reach through Victus Global’s extensive network and optional support services. The market-making service offered by Victus Global would be an optional component, utilized based on the K9 Finance DAO’s needs. This initiative aligns with K9 Finance DAO’s broader goals of fostering sustainable growth, increasing token utility, and expanding its market footprint across the Web3 ecosystem.
(2) Benefits to K9 Finance Community
This strategic partnership with Victus Global offers several potential advantages for the K9 Finance DAO and its community:
• Direct Treasury Boost & Capital Efficiency: The consistent, structured inflow of USDT from the KNINE purchase will immediately enhance the K9 Finance DAO’s stablecoin reserves. This provides increased financial flexibility and stability, allowing the DAO to fund future operations and initiatives more effectively.
• Enhanced Market Presence & Liquidity: The guaranteed daily purchase of KNINE by Victus Global is designed to introduce consistent buying pressure, contributing to a more balanced trading environment and potentially improving KNINE’s market price. The optional market-making service can further optimize liquidity, reducing slippage for traders and improving overall market health.
• Strategic Growth through Network Exposure: Partnering with Victus Global provides access to their extensive “$1B+ Network Ecosystem” and “Elite KOL Exposure.” This exposure can significantly increase K9 Finance’s brand visibility among new audiences, potentially leading to increased user acquisition for Bonecrusher and other K9 products. Victus Global’s engagement also partially substitutes some general growth and KOL-related marketing costs that K9 Finance DAO might otherwise incur.
• Streamlined CEX Listings: Victus Global offers connections to CEX partners for “fast listings & discounts.” This could lower the barriers to entry for new investors and enhance KNINE’s accessibility on centralized exchanges, potentially boosting trading volume and market capitalization.
• Reinforced Security and Development Support: Access to “Smart contract & Security audits” from Victus Global offers an additional layer of security review, complementing K9 Finance’s existing rigorous audit processes and potentially enhancing trust. “Full-Cycle Support” and collaboration could also accelerate future development initiatives.
• Reputation & Trust: Victus Global’s commitment to completing a full Know Your Business (KYB) process further enhances the legitimacy and trustworthiness of the partnership. Their extensive track record with over 80 Web3 projects, including notable successes like PepeCoin, Book of Ethereum, Dynex, and Electroneum, provides a strong testimonial for their capabilities.
(3) Proposal Details
(a) WHAT:
This proposal details an agreement for Victus Global to purchase up to $400,000 USD worth of KNINE tokens directly from K9 Finance DAO, with a minimum guaranteed purchase commitment of $200,000 USD in KNINE tokens. In exchange, K9 Finance DAO would receive USDT. This purchase will be made at a 22% discount to the current daily market price of KNINE, meaning Victus Global acquires KNINE tokens at 78% of their prevailing market value. Victus Global guarantees that all payments for these OTC investments will be made in USDT upfront before corresponding token transfers.
The purchase schedule will involve daily transactions, starting at $1,000 USD (in USDT) per day for an initial “purchase trial period” of two weeks.
Following this two-week trial, the daily purchase amount from Victus Global is guaranteed to increase to between $1,000 and $3,000 USD per day (in USDT) until the total bid amount (up to $400,000) is met. The exact daily price for each transaction will be determined by the prevailing market price of KNINE on the day of the transaction. The total duration for the completion of the $400,000 purchase is estimated to be approximately four months.
Victus Global also offers a complimentary 7-day trial of their professional market-making service. Other potential supplementary benefits, including full-cycle market making services, support for CEX listings, enhanced KOL exposure, strategic business partnership support, smart contract & security audits, and full-cycle support, are considered optional. These additional services will incur extra costs to K9 Finance DAO, which would be discussed and negotiated separately with Victus Global’s core team.
A full Know Your Business (KYB) process will be completed by Victus Global as part of this partnership.
(b) WHO:
The primary stakeholders involved in this proposal are:
• K9 Finance DAO (and KNINE Token Holders): As the seller of KNINE tokens and recipient of USDT, benefiting from increased treasury funds, potential market stability, and broader ecosystem exposure.
• Victus Global: As the purchaser of KNINE tokens and provider of supplementary services.
• Victus Global Network Ecosystem: Comprising over 80 portfolio companies, including notable projects like PepeCoin, Book of Ethereum, Dynex, DROP, LUKSO Network, Kitten Haimer, BasedAI, NetMind Token, and Electroneum, which contributes to network effects and potential collaborations for K9 Finance DAO.
(c) WHERE:
The transactions for the KNINE token purchase will occur on-chain, directly between K9 Finance DAO’s designated wallet (as determined by the K9 Finance team) and Victus Global. The daily market price for KNINE will be determined from its primary trading venues (e.g., Uniswap). Any future market-making services or CEX listings would naturally impact relevant decentralized and centralized exchanges where KNINE is traded. Victus Global’s network and support are global.
(d) WHEN:
The proposed timeline for implementation is as follows:
• Proposal Discussion and DAO Vote: This proposal will undergo thorough community discussion in the K9 Finance DAO forum, followed by a formal on-chain DAO vote (e.g., on Snapshot).
• Purchase Commencement: Upon successful DAO approval and completion of necessary KYB procedures, the daily KNINE token purchases by Victus Global will commence, starting with the two-week trial period of $1,000 USD daily transactions.
• Purchase Completion: The full $400,000 purchase is targeted for completion within approximately four months from the commencement date.
• Ongoing Engagement: Any engagement for optional market-making and other supplementary services would continue as negotiated post-trial or as separate agreements, subject to further K9 Finance DAO approval.
(e) HOW:
The execution of this proposal will primarily involve:
• Token Sourcing: The KNINE tokens for this sale will be sourced from the K9 Finance DAO’s Marketing Allocation of its treasury. [K9 DAO Internal Decision Needed: Specify which exact allocation or portion if applicable (e.g., unvested tokens from a specific reserve, current liquid marketing funds, etc.).]
• Transaction Execution: K9 Finance DAO’s designated wallet (k9safe.eth or other relevant multisig) will initiate the daily transfer of specified amounts of KNINE tokens to Victus Global’s wallet, only upon prior receipt of the corresponding USDT payment for that day’s transaction.
• Financial Management: The USDT received from Victus Global will be directed to the main K9 Finance DAO treasury, enhancing its stablecoin reserves.
• Service Negotiation & Approval: K9 Finance DAO’s core team and relevant sub-DAOs (e.g., Marketing Sub-DAO) would engage with Victus Global to explore specific optional services.
Any service requiring additional cost would necessitate a separate K9 Finance DAO proposal and vote with a detailed budget plan before proceeding.
• Due Diligence & Communication: K9 Finance DAO’s core team should hold an introductory call with Victus Global’s OTC Director (via Calendly) and engage in further discussions with their core team. Discussions with the Victus Global core team can be held in their designated Telegram group: Telegram: Join Group Chat.
• KYB Completion: Victus Global will complete a full Know Your Business (KYB) process with K9 Finance DAO prior to the commencement of transactions.
(4) Impact Assessment
• Short-Term Impacts:
• Immediate Treasury Boost: The consistent inflow of USDT from the KNINE purchase will immediately enhance the K9 Finance DAO’s stablecoin reserves ($400,000 USD increase), providing increased financial flexibility for future operations and initiatives.
• Positive Market Impact: The structured daily purchase of KNINE tokens by Victus Global is anticipated to generate consistent buying pressure, potentially influencing KNINE’s market price favorably and attracting new interest from investors seeking an actively supported asset.
• Reduced Market Volatility Risk: The phased daily purchase over approximately four months is specifically designed to mitigate the potential for negative market impact and minimize volatility that could occur from a large, one-time token sale, promoting a more stable trading environment. Victus Global asserts that their OTC structures inherently carry zero risk to project reputation due to their seamless and long-term steady purchase distribution.
• New Audience Engagement: The initial engagement exposes K9 Finance to Victus Global’s existing network and portfolio companies, creating immediate brand awareness and an expansion of growth to new audiences.
• Long-Term Impacts:
• Sustainable Growth & Financial Security: The enhanced stablecoin reserves contribute to the long-term financial runway of the DAO, supporting ongoing development, marketing, and operational needs.
• Expanded Ecosystem & Partnerships: Leveraging Victus Global’s network and support can lead to new strategic partnerships, integrations, and diversification opportunities across various chains and DeFi protocols, aligning with K9 Finance’s multi-chain ambitions.
• Increased KNINE Utility & Liquidity: The partnership can improve KNINE’s market positioning, potentially leading to increased liquidity on various platforms and strengthening its utility as a core asset in the wider Web3 space.
• Community Expansion: Successful collaboration is expected to significantly increase K9 Finance’s investor base and overall community size by attracting new audiences and fostering community growth.
• Risks and Mitigation:
• Impact of Token Sourcing from Marketing Allocation: Sourcing KNINE from the Marketing Allocation, while beneficial for treasury growth, reallocates funds previously intended for direct marketing initiatives. [K9 DAO Internal Decision Needed: Detail how K9 Finance plans to balance this internal resource shift to ensure marketing efforts remain robust and any potential negative perception from the reallocation is mitigated. This might involve adjusting existing marketing plans or identifying alternative funding for them.]
• Market Volatility During Purchase: While the purchase is spread over four months to mitigate risk, external market downturns could still influence the perceived value of the 22% discount or the total KNINE acquired by Victus Global over time. Mitigation: The structured daily purchase minimizes sharp, negative reactions, and the guaranteed minimum commitment of $200,000 provides a baseline safety net. K9 Finance will maintain transparency through regular updates on transaction progress.
• Dependency on Third-Party Performance: The success of the consistent daily purchases relies on Victus Global’s execution.
Mitigation: The explicit minimum commitment provides a significant baseline guarantee. Thorough due diligence, including the KYB process and a detailed review of Victus Global’s contractual terms and track record, will be conducted to vet their reliability.
• Costs of Optional Services: The optional services offered by Victus Global (beyond the initial KNINE purchase) incur additional costs. Mitigation: K9 Finance DAO commits to evaluating any additional service requests through a transparent, separate DAO vote process, ensuring all future expenditures are approved by the community with detailed budget plans.
• Contractual Rigor: Ensuring favorable terms and clear exit clauses in the partnership contract to protect DAO interests and ensure flexibility. Mitigation: K9 Finance DAO’s core team will conduct a thorough legal and contractual review of the agreement to safeguard DAO interests.
• Metrics for Success:
• KNINE Purchase Completion: Complete the full $400,000 USD purchase of KNINE tokens by Victus Global within the projected four-month timeline.
• Treasury Growth: Achieve a numerical increase of $400,000 USD in USDT within the K9 Finance DAO treasury.
• Investor & Community Growth: Quantifiable growth in the number of unique KNINE holders and overall community size due to expanded reach and new audiences. [K9 DAO Internal Decision Needed: Set specific, quantifiable targets for these growth metrics (e.g., “X% increase in unique KNINE holders over the 4-month period,” “Y% growth in Telegram/Discord members,” or “Z new active users on Bonecrusher”).]
• Liquidity Optimization: Monitor market depth and slippage reduction for KNINE trading pairs (e.g., on Uniswap).
• Optional Service Adoption (if applicable): Track the number of additional services from Victus Global that K9 Finance DAO chooses to pursue and their measured impact.
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