# Milestones

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<summary>YEAR 1 - 2024</summary>

**🔹 Setting the Foundation**

* **Founding Council Members Establish SagaDAO Structure on Realms**\
  The original team sets up governance using Realms.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1752768532285100168>
* **Phase Labs Partnership (Align v1)**\
  Early collaboration with Phase Labs to test Align v1 and explore new governance tooling.
* **Seed Funding from Saga Monke Royalties**\
  Royalties from the Saga Monkes NFT collection were gifted to the DAO as initial funding.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1743531804584284507>
* **First Council Elections**\
  The DAO holds its first official election to form the new council.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1790786166372913503>

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#### 🔹 Governance & Infrastructure

* **New Council Elected → DAO Migrates to Align v2**\
  The DAO transitions from Realms to Align v2 for active governance.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1833251607011848456>
* **Validator Launch – Testnet**\
  Our validator launched on Solana testnet with support from Phase Labs.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1837269345166368965>
* **Validator Launch – Mainnet**\
  Our validator goes live on Solana mainnet, generating real revenue for DAO operations.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1858260065284731181>
* **Accepted into Solana Foundation Stake Delegation Program**\
  As part of the program, our validator receives an ongoing delegation match to support validator stability and growth.
* **Claimsite Development Begins**\
  Internal development starts on Claim-site, a rewards platform for "diamond-handed" DAO members.
* **Joined the Realms Ecosystem DAO (R.E.D)**\
  SagaDAO becomes one of the first DAOs to officially join R.E.D, participating in governance votes on grants and initiatives to help build out the Realms ecosystem.\
  <https://x.com/realmsdaos/status/1858920008912380365>

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#### 🔹 Public Presence & IRL

* **Sponsored Poker Event at Island DAO**\
  SagaDAO sponsors a community poker event during Island DAO.\
  <https://x.com/goatedcom/status/1842873428061343846>
* **Council Members on&#x20;*****Jup & Juice***\
  Chase and Dioni (Absentd) represent SagaDAO in a segment on Jup & Juice.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1844502947486630130>
* **SagaDAO co-sponsors "Meme Coin Party" (Art Basel, Miami)**\
  First official IRL event partnership for the DAO.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1864746062524879173>

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#### 🔹 Ecosystem Growth & Experiments

* **$SAGA DAO Token Adopted**\
  Community-created token adopted for experimental use (not governance).\
  ✅ Verified on Jupiter\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1865128358067212598>\
  ✅ Listed on Gate.io\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1867652424141557878>
* **SagaDAO Participates in Streamflow’s Lock Wars**\
  The DAO and its members initially lock over 25% of the $SAGA DAO token supply, later reaching \~30%.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1867797393678512599>
* **The Vault Partnership (Stake Pool & LST)**\
  SagaDAO begins a partnership with The Vault, with plans to launch a Liquid Staking Token (LST) for the DAO and provide access to their stake pool for delegated stake to the SagaDAO validator.

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<summary>YEAR 2 - 2025</summary>

#### 🔹 Foundations of 2.0

* **Roadmap 2.0 Published**\
  A full strategic update was released, outlining DAO structure, proposal flow, treasury systems, and contributor expectations.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1886391142507233583>
* **SagaDAO Codex v1 Goes Live**\
  The Codex is published as the first governance document of the SagaDAO 2.0 era, setting out the DAO’s mission, internal structure, contributor roles, Core Team responsibilities, and proposal process. It serves as the foundational rulebook for how the DAO operates.\
  <https://saga-mobile-dao.gitbook.io/codex>
* **Core Team Structure Introduced + Realms Elections**\
  The DAO transitioned from a council model to a Core Team structure. Elections were held for Operations & Support, Community & Growth, Business & Innovation, and Research & Development leads.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1895525618835734691>

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🔹 **DAO Evolution: Beyond 2.0**

* **Brand Update Released**\
  We unveiled a new visual identity to match the scale of what it’s building.\
  More than just aesthetics, the rebrand reflects our mission, momentum, and the future we're stepping into.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1947346112605552797>
* **July 2025 -** [**Roadmap**](https://doc.storydoc.com/vv8ElK) **Published**\
  A refreshed roadmap marks the next phase of the DAO’s growth, refining roles, opening governance, and sharing responsibility more evenly. It focuses on empowering active contributors, syncing Core and community efforts, and strengthening long‑term participation.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1950285528097489377>

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#### 🔹 Staking & Infrastructure

* **Launch of $sagaSOL (LST) with The Vault**\
  Following the elections, SagaDAO launched its Liquid Staking Token ($sagaSOL) in collaboration with The Vault, offering members a new staking option.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1896606225640665367>
* **First Audit of Claim-site Completed**\
  Before the public beta release, its smart contract was reviewed with [X-Ray: Automated Security Audit by **Sec3**](https://www.sec3.dev/x-ray)**,** a builder-focused tool that helps projects catch vulnerabilities during development.
  \
  [https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1893699080167280926](https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1921984500357353927)
* **Claim-site Officially Named Unlock**\
  The platform was formally named **Unlock** — a dedicated system built by SagaDAO to power airdrops, claims, and reward programs.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1918772258694479933>
* **First Public Beta of Unlock Released**\
  SagaDAO launched the first public beta of **Unlock**, opening access to test reward distribution and built-in analytics features from [Entropy](https://justentropy.lol/).\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1920207116826259839>

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#### 🔹 Public Visibility & Growth

* **Business & Innovation Lead Appears on Paul Barron Network**\
  Dioni (Absentd) joins the Paul Barron Network to discuss SagaDAO's mission, structure, and community activity. The segment also touches on speculation around Solana Mobile’s upcoming Seeker device (SagaDAO is not affiliated with Solana Mobile).\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1900975354174668906>
* **SagaDAO Hits the Streets at Solana Accelerate**\
  Dioni (Business & Innovation) and Cloudking (Community & Growth) represented SagaDAO during Solana Accelerate — capturing content, speaking with builders, and attending both main events and side gatherings across NYC. The DAO's presence extended beyond panels, into real-world conversations and visibility.\
  **Watch the videos** →  [Broken link](https://saga-mobile-dao.gitbook.io/codex/broken-reference "mention")
* **Co-Sponsored SHIFT NYC 2025 at Solana Accelerate**\
  A high-energy event hosted by SonicSVM during Solana Accelerate. Packed with panels, alpha, and top-tier networking, the night brought together builders, founders, and investors. Other sponsors included OKX Wallet, Metaplex, MetaMask, Studio B, Infinity Ventures Crypto, and Solayer Labs — placing the DAO at the center of the Solana ecosystem’s momentum.\
  <https://x.com/SonicSVM/status/1924471164493017344>
* **SagaDAO Backs Ledger Flex™ Solana Edition**\
  Official community partner in Ledger’s limited Ledger Flex™ Solana Edition release, helping advertise the drop and spotlight it to Solana device holders. Saga Genesis holders received exclusive early access, with $70 in $SOL included for early buyers. This marked SagaDAO’s first high-profile hardware launch collaboration in the ecosystem.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1925589588635988122>
* **Hosted SagaDAO NYC House**\
  During NFT NYC and Solana Solstice, SagaDAO hosted a dedicated space with exclusive interviews and more.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1931533651256521113>
* **Core Team at Solana Summer Shores**\
  SagaDAO Core Team members represented the DAO at the Solana Summer Series retreat in Key West (July 31–August 2). This exclusive event connected founders, builders, and creators in a high‑impact setting, strengthening the DAO’s network and visibility in the Solana ecosystem.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1950710524616053008>
* **SagaDAO House Abu Dhabi 2025 during Solana Breakpoint**\
  A pop-up, week-long content house on Yas Island during Breakpoint Abu Dhabi where creators, founders, and builders lived, filmed, connected, and shipped nonstop. Produced with SkyRise Labs and built around daily open-house hours for visiting builders, the villa ran as an always-on IRL content hub. Sponsors included Entropy, Sign, Eyekon, Amp Pay, and Crypto Fantasy League, and more delivering content, new connections, and momentum that lasted beyond event week.\
  [https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1999039504695619701](https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1999039504695619701?s=20)

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#### 🔹 Treasury & Community Support

* **First Allocation to Community Treasury**\
  50 SOL was moved into the new Community Treasury on Realms to fund vetted projects, events, and working groups.
* **First Working Group Formed: Alpha Club**\
  The DAO’s first working group proposal is successfully vetted by the Core Team and passes a vote on Realms. Alpha Club is officially formed as an exclusive trading group focused on alpha calls and insight sharing.\
  <https://x.com/SagaMobileDAO/status/1913071677409468641>
* **Community Working Group Formed**\
  The Community Working Group (CWG) drives community activity across Discord and socials—managing moderation, events, giveaways, and content. It keeps the vibes high, supports member engagement, and helps grow the DAO’s presence.

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