Curve Governance Unveils Key Proposals: Protocol Fee Share to Jump to 30%, 2026 Budget Tightened to 4M CHF

Curve Governance Outlines Strategic Shifts in Fee Distribution and Budget

The latest progress report from Curve's ecosystem grants program details significant developments from the first half of 2026 and outlines pivotal upcoming changes. The report moves beyond a simple activity summary to signal strategic shifts in the protocol's operational and financial framework.

Flagship Proposal: A Triple Increase in DAO Fee Allocation

A headline initiative confirmed in the report is the preparation of an on-chain governance proposal. This proposal seeks to increase the share of protocol fees allocated to the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) from 10% to 30%. This move fulfills a commitment made during a prior mid-term review and is designed to substantially bolster the DAO treasury, funding long-term ecosystem growth and sustainability.

Parallel Updates on Structure and Fiscal Planning

The report also provided updates on several other key operational areas:

Non-Profit Entity Formation: Preparations to establish a Swiss non-profit association (Verein) are slated to resume later in Q3. This step is aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance and formalizing the governance structure.
Revised Budget Framework: In light of current market conditions and operational assessments, the total budget for 2026 has been revised downward from 5.3 million to 4 million Swiss Francs (CHF), indicating a more conservative fiscal approach.
Expenditure & Security Focus: The report notes cumulative H1 2026 expenditures of approximately 1.716 million CHF. It also establishes a clear budget target of 900,000 to 1,000,000 CHF for security audits, underscoring the protocol's ongoing priority on robust security measures.

Collectively, these actions demonstrate the governance team's holistic approach to aligning protocol growth, community incentives, and financial prudence. The proposed fee share increase could empower more ambitious ecosystem initiatives, while the tightened budget suggests a future focus on prioritized and efficient resource allocation.