---
type: claim
claim_id: metadao-verified-launch-mechanism
title: MetaDAO's proposed verified launch mechanism layers reputation and trust on permissionless infrastructure
confidence: experimental
domains: [internet-finance]
secondary_domains: [mechanisms]
created: 2026-02-00
---

# MetaDAO's proposed verified launch mechanism layers reputation and trust on permissionless infrastructure

MetaDAO is designing a "verified launch" mechanism that would allow permissionless project launches while maintaining reputational quality signals. The proposed architecture separates the permissionless infrastructure layer (anyone can launch) from an opt-in verification layer (MetaDAO endorses specific projects).

This is **proposed architecture, not yet implemented**. The design addresses the reputational liability problem identified in [[futarchy governed permissionless launches require brand separation to manage reputational liability because failed projects on a curated platform damage the platforms credibility.md]] by creating explicit separation between "launched on MetaDAO infrastructure" and "verified by MetaDAO."

The mechanism would allow MetaDAO to:
- Maintain permissionless access (no gatekeeping on who can launch)
- Preserve reputational capital (verification as separate endorsement layer)
- Scale platform usage without scaling curation burden

## Evidence

- Strategic reset document describes verified launch mechanism as solution to curation bottleneck
- Still proposed, not implemented as of February 2026
- Directly responds to revenue decline from curated model

## Related Claims

- [[futarchy governed permissionless launches require brand separation to manage reputational liability because failed projects on a curated platform damage the platforms credibility.md]] — the reputational problem this mechanism addresses
- [[futarchy governed DAOs converge on traditional corporate governance scaffolding because prediction markets require interpretable metrics and enforcement mechanisms.md]] — governance constraints on verification criteria

## Sources

- [[2026-02-00-metadao-strategic-reset-permissionless]]