DeFi projects are increasingly planning to share revenue with token holders, making these tokens similar to traditional dividend-paying shares. This trend suggests that DeFi may begin to resemble traditional finance systems while maintaining its decentralized nature.

All network rewards will be paid in HNT as Helium ends its multi-token system. Helium Mobile network's SubDAO attempted to boycott the move

The ruling asserts that participants in Lido DAO, including its key investors, can be held liable for the organization’s actions, fundamentally challenging the decentralized governance model on which it is built.

"The request for funding requests roughly ~50% of the [Curve's] community fund. This is an extreme concern around sustainability for the ecosystem and growth initiatives overall," one critic says.

They used substantial token holdings to pass a proposal withdrawing 5% of Compound Treasury for yield strategies. This move raised concerns as governance lost control of the treasury funds without clear returns, likely for the personal gains of a small group of people.

Crypto donation platforms are redefining philanthropy through growing funding mechanisms promoting transparency, community participation, and a focus on tangible results.

The project’s large marketing spending has concerned token holders because it has not led to visible improvements or increased adoption.

Despite pushback, the decentralized exchange introduced Sushi Labs, its new council-based governance system, and a multi-token system.