Ensure full transparency and responsibility from dApps that receive weekly B3TR distributions, by mandating public reporting, fair allocation of the funds, and visibility into distribution records.
Problem Statement
Currently, dApps benefiting from B3TR via DAO votes are not bound to any transparency requirements. This can result in:
Misuse or untraceable spending of received B3TR;
Erosion of community trust;
Lack of measurable impact on eco-sustainable initiatives.
Proposal
We propose that all supported dApps must:
Publicly publish a weekly B3TR distribution report on their app or website;
Respect the following mandatory fund allocation:
• 75%: Rewards to users (players, contributors, etc.);
• 10%: Donation to a certified eco-sustainable non-profit organization (proof of donation required);
• 15%: Maintenance and operational costs of the dApp;
Publish a public and accessible Whitelist inside the dApp, displaying all wallets that received B3TR each week;
Confirm quarterly compliance via DAO form or smart contract.
Why Mandatory Donations Matter
The 10% donation to an environmental non-profit is not just a financial gesture—it is a statement of intent. It aligns with the DAO’s mission and offers several strategic advantages:
Ensures every B3TR cycle contributes to real-world sustainability initiatives;
Creates measurable social impact, enabling the DAO to share results publicly;
Offers reputational value through public acknowledgements by recipient organizations;
Builds trust among users, voters, and external observers by linking votes to real-world impact;
Increases visibility and credibility of the VeChain and VeBetterDAO ecosystem through NGO communications.
Each dApp is free to choose any certified, non-profit, eco-sustainable organization (ONLUS, NGO, etc.) to receive the donation, provided the organization operates within environmental sustainability domains. Proof of donation and a basic acknowledgment must be published weekly as part of the dApp’s transparency section.
Expected Benefits
Increased accountability and public trust in the DAO;
Reduced risk of fraudulent dApp behavior;
Real and measurable environmental impact;
Higher quality standards among DAO-supported dApps.
Implementation Timeline
Proposal approval: within 14 days of publication;
dApp adaptation period: up to 21 days after approval;
Policy enforcement: from the first Monday after adaptation period ends;
Weekly reporting and Whitelist publishing begin: immediately from enforcement start date.
Verification and Sanctions
dApps must publish the weekly report and update the Whitelist within 72 hours after the week ends;
Failure to comply even once will result in immediate suspension from B3TR rewards;
Rewards will resume only after proper reporting and DAO team validation;
Repeated violations (2x in 60 days) or confirmed misuse will lead to permanent exclusion, subject to DAO vote.
Conclusion and Call to Action
This proposal promotes fairness, transparency, and positive social impact. We invite the DAO community to vote in favor of this policy to protect the integrity of the B3TR system, reinforce user trust, and ensure all supported dApps contribute actively to our shared sustainability vision.
Good morning everyone, my name is Gianpaolo I wrote this proposal to try to make DApp activities more transparent and avoid fraud, I apologize now for my “English”, there will probably be some mistakes, forgive me
It would be right for each DApp to put it publicly on a page of its own application so that it is easily accessible and visible to each user who uses it without going to Vedelegate to check, it would be more convenient in my opinion, like the Whitepaper clearly visible, this makes a DApp transparent in the eyes of the user who uses it, gaining trust in him.
“X to Earn” dApps that distribute B3TR as a direct reward → so 75% to users is correct to maintain motivation.
“Utility” dApps that use B3TR as a tool, not as a reward → the user does not necessarily have to receive large shares of B3TR, but benefit from it indirectly.
so:
X to Earn dApps
• 75% to users
• 10% in donation
• 15% for maintenance of dApps
Utility dApps (with internal use of B3TR)
• 50% to users (in the form of discounts, bonuses, accesses, etc.)
• 10% in donation
• 40% for maintenance, development and integration
Differentiating between dApp categories allows for a more consistent use of B3TR funds.
“Utility” dApps require more resources to develop services that are functional to the growth of the ecosystem, therefore they need a greater share for maintenance, while “X to Earn” dApps must strongly incentivize the end user.
dApps are not allowed to sell or swap the B3TR tokens kept as part of their maintenance share for at least 25 consecutive weeks.
• This time-lock mechanism prevents short-term speculation by dApp developers.
• By holding their B3TR, dApps show long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
• The goal is to protect the token’s market value and foster increased trust in DAO governance.
Thank you for initiating this important discussion. While I appreciate your intention to enhance transparency within the DAO, I currently have some reservations about the proposal as it stands. I’d like to share my considerations:
1. Proposal Clarity: The title of your proposal is “Mandatory Weekly Transparency for B3TR Distribution by Supported dApps,” which focuses explicitly on transparency. However, the discussion has expanded to topics such as differentiating “X to Earn” and “Utility” dApps, which I believe should be addressed in a separate proposal for clarity and better decision-making.
2. Availability of Data: As Dan mentioned, the blockchain itself already provides transparency through platforms like veDelegate. In fact, we’ve previously leveraged this transparency to detect problematic behavior, such as with Vestation, leading to their removal from the DAO. Perhaps a simpler solution could be mandating each dApp to include a direct link to their distribution summary page on veDelegate, rather than duplicating efforts.
3. Mandatory Fund Allocation: While the intention behind mandatory allocations (75%-50%-10%-15%-40%) is clear, it could unintentionally limit the flexibility and autonomy of dApp developers. Each dApp has unique operational costs and business models; imposing rigid allocation percentages might discourage innovation and deter potential developers from joining the VeBetterDAO ecosystem, especially considering the Foundation’s current proposal to allocate rewards based entirely on received votes.
4. Donation to NGOs: I genuinely appreciate the NGO donation concept, but I’d like to hear more about the proposed technical implementation. How would the DAO or the community practically verify these donations? Perhaps utilizing smart contracts or an automated verification and reporting system could be beneficial.
I’m open to discussing these points further and finding practical solutions to strengthen transparency without imposing excessive constraints on dApps.
Looking forward to your thoughts and clarifications!
Roberto thank you very much for your attention, I really appreciate your valuable contribution, regarding:
The discussion on the differentiation of the “X to Earn” and “Utility” dApps, you are right because I added it later, it could easily be inserted in a separate proposal that I can prepare.
The availability of data, I thought that if each DApp inserted a mirror of its data, the verification by the user would be more direct without viewing it from veDelegate, the idea of ​​imposing the insertion of a direct link is fine however as long as it offers the user easy and simple access to the data.
Mandatory allocation of funds, I thought of it to avoid fraud and that the DAO realizes it late, so imposing ranges in my opinion would be a right thing perhaps by putting more flexible margins and then separating the “X to Earn” and the “Utility” because they really have an immense difference between them also in expenses and costs.
Donation to NGOs, I believe that to give concrete help to safeguard the eco-sustainability of the planet it is not enough: take a photo and appear as someone who collaborates to help the planet, you have to do it concretely, therefore donating a percentage to non-profit associations that really help in this direction and materially, the verification is done simply by showing a receipt of the donation made, we certainly give a hand and concrete help, at the same time this gesture will be thanked by the same organizations that will help us to make ourselves known to many people who perhaps will join in this beautiful project.
Thank you very much, I hope this discussion will involve the whole community and I would like to hear their opinions to optimize the proposal.
