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Gnosis DAO just dropped an important update on X, announcing that GIP-130 is now live for voting on Snapshot. If you're into blockchain governance or follow projects like Gnosis, this is worth paying attention to. The proposal focuses on tweaking the gnosis.eth domain, and voting wraps up on September 15, 2025. You can cast your vote directly here.
What's GIP-130 All About?
GIP stands for Gnosis Improvement Proposal, similar to how Ethereum has EIPs – it's a way for the community to suggest and vote on changes to the Gnosis ecosystem. This particular one, GIP-130, is titled "Changes to gnosis.eth." It comes after some earlier drama where Genome name resolutions were suspended on gnosis.eth back in June 2025. Genome is a protocol for decentralized domain names, but the integration raised some red flags.
The main goal? To shift gnosis.eth back to the standard ENS (Ethereum Name Service) Resolver. ENS is like the DNS of the blockchain world, mapping human-readable names to wallet addresses and other data. By doing this, the proposal aims to hand full control back to the Gnosis DAO, cutting out any external influences that could lead to security issues.
Why the Change? The Motivation Behind It
Back in GIP-90, gnosis.eth was set up to handle Genome 2 domains, meaning names like [something].gno could resolve under gnosis.eth. That sounded cool at first, but it opened the door to risks, especially phishing attacks. Imagine bad actors creating fake domains like dao.gnosis.eth or delegates.gnosis.eth to trick people – not ideal for a project focused on prediction markets and safe blockchain tools.
The gno.eth domain, which is still handling Genome names naturally (by appending .eth), stays untouched. It's seen as a better fit for that purpose. The suspension in June was a quick fix to stop potential exploits, done without a formal proposal due to urgency. Now, GIP-130 is formalizing the fix to make sure the DAO is in the driver's seat, reducing those phishing risks once and for all.
Breaking Down the Specifications
Here's where it gets a bit technical, but I'll keep it straightforward. The proposal involves upgrading to the latest Public Resolver for ENS (address: 0x4976fb03C32e5B8cfe2b6cCB31c09Ba78EBaBa41). They'll recreate all existing records, including:
- Address and coin type records for proper wallet mappings.
- Text records for things like the Twitter handle (updating to @GnosisDAO), GitHub (gnosis), Discord invite (https://chat.gnosis.io), and more.
Other updates include the avatar image IPFS link, the main URL (https://gnosis.io), quorum requirements (75,000), DAO guidelines, and Snapshot configs. These are all stored on IPFS for decentralization – think of IPFS as a distributed file system that ensures data permanence.
How Will It Be Implemented?
If the vote passes, it'll happen through a series of transactions executed via Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe), a multisig wallet tool that's super secure for DAOs. Steps include:
- Setting the resolver for gnosis.eth to the standard ENS one.
- Updating all those address, coin type, and text records.
- Ensuring everything aligns with the latest configs, like the updated Snapshot setup from a previous Safe transaction.
You can check the old interface for more deets here.
Current Voting Status and What It Means for the Community
As of now, the quorum – that's the minimum participation needed for the vote to count – sits at about 1.51%. It's early days since the proposal went live on September 8, 2025, so expect more action as the deadline approaches. Gnosis DAO token holders (GNO) or those with voting power can jump in on Snapshot.
This move underscores how DAOs are evolving to prioritize security in the ever-changing crypto landscape. If you're holding GNO or just curious about blockchain governance, this is a prime example of community-driven decision-making in action.
In the X thread, there's a reply asking for more details on the proposal, which highlights how these announcements spark quick community engagement. Gnosis DAO responded promptly, keeping the conversation going.
For deeper dives, check out the original GIP-90 discussion on the Gnosis Forum – it's a great resource for understanding the backstory. Stay tuned to Meme Insider for more updates on blockchain proposals that could impact meme tokens and the wider ecosystem.
