---
type: decision
entity_type: decision_market
name: "Sanctum: DeFiance Capital CLOUD Token Acquisition Proposal"
domain: internet-finance
status: failed
parent_entity: "[[sanctum]]"
platform: "futardio"
proposer: "proPaC9tVZEsmgDtNhx15e7nSpoojtPD3H9h4GqSqB2"
proposal_url: "https://v1.metadao.fi/sanctum/trade/CFZzTU9YBc2ESa9jXeiYsq1sbN2vg346gUunA5NC3iCj"
proposal_date: 2025-10-22
resolution_date: 2025-10-25
category: "treasury"
summary: "DeFiance Capital proposed to purchase 13.7M CLOUD tokens (5% of community reserve) at $0.12 per token"
key_metrics:
  tokens_requested: "13.7M CLOUD"
  percentage_of_reserve: "5%"
  price_per_token: "$0.12"
  total_value: "$1.644M"
  pricing_basis: "30-day TWAP at proposal submission"
tracked_by: rio
created: 2026-03-11
source_archive: "inbox/archive/2025-10-22-futardio-proposal-defiance-capital-cloud-token-acquisition-proposal.md"
---

# Sanctum: DeFiance Capital CLOUD Token Acquisition Proposal

## Summary
DeFiance Capital, a long-term strategic partner of Sanctum since 2021, proposed to acquire 13.7 million CLOUD tokens (5% of the community reserve) at $0.12 per token (30-day TWAP at proposal submission) for a total of $1.644M in USDC. The proposal emphasized DeFiance's historical contributions including initial investment, network introductions, LST partnership facilitation, and ongoing strategic advisory. The proposal failed on 2025-10-25.

## Market Data
- **Outcome:** Failed
- **Proposer:** proPaC9tVZEsmgDtNhx15e7nSpoojtPD3H9h4GqSqB2
- **Proposal Account:** CFZzTU9YBc2ESa9jXeiYsq1sbN2vg346gUunA5NC3iCj
- **DAO Account:** GVmi7ngRAVsUHh8REhKDsB2yNftJTNRt5qMLHDDCizov
- **Duration:** 3 days (2025-10-22 to 2025-10-25)

## Significance
This proposal represents a test case for futarchy-governed treasury management where a strategic investor seeks to deepen alignment through direct token acquisition from community reserves. The failure suggests either market skepticism about the valuation ($0.12 based on historical TWAP vs. current price), concerns about diluting community reserves, or disagreement with the strategic value proposition. The proposal's structure—combining historical partnership narrative with future value commitments—reflects an attempt to price intangible strategic contributions through futarchy markets.

## Relationship to KB
- [[sanctum]] - parent entity governance decision
- [[defiance-capital]] - proposing entity
- [[MetaDAOs Autocrat program implements futarchy through conditional token markets where proposals create parallel pass and fail universes settled by time-weighted average price over a three-day window]] - governance mechanism used
- [[futarchy-governed DAOs converge on traditional corporate governance scaffolding for treasury operations because market mechanisms alone cannot provide operational security and legal compliance]] - treasury management pattern

## Full Proposal Text

*Source: futard.io, tabled 2025-10-22*

**TLDR**

DeFiance Capital proposes to purchase 5% (13.7m CLOUD) of the CLOUD community reserve tokens. As a long-term strategic partner since 2021, we aim to deepen our commitment to Sanctum while continuing to provide strategic value through our extensive network in both crypto and TradFi sectors.

**Summary**

This proposal outlines DeFiance Capital's intention to purchase CLOUD tokens directly from the Sanctum community reserve. Our multi-year partnership has consistently delivered value through capital deployment, strategic introductions, and ecosystem development. This acquisition represents a natural progression of our relationship and aligns our interests further with the Sanctum community's long-term success.

**About DeFiance Capital**

Founded by Arthur Cheong (@Arthur_0x), DeFiance Capital is a prominent crypto investment firm with a strong footprint globally. The firm specializes in liquid token investments with high growth potential, driven by a thesis-based, fundamentally grounded approach.

**Background & Partnership History**

DeFiance Capital and Sanctum have maintained a strong strategic partnership since 2021. Our relationship began with our initial investment in Sanctum, where we not only provided capital but also leveraged our network to connect the team with other major funds, helping to establish Sanctum's position in the ecosystem.

**On-going Contributions**

* **LST Partnership Development**: Facilitated key introductions between Sanctum and various Solana DATs (Digital Asset Treasuries), enabling strategic LST partnerships.
* **Market Exposure**: Actively encouraged the team to present CLOUD at industry events and worked collaboratively to refine their pitch.
* **Strategic Advisory**: Ongoing guidance on positioning and growth strategy within the Solana ecosystem.

**Future Value Addition**

1. **Institutional Promotion**: Active promotion of Sanctum's products to extensive network of crypto funds and traditional finance institutions.
2. **DAT Integration**: Facilitate seamless integration with all major DATs.
3. **Strategic Advisory**: Continue providing strategic guidance on product development, partnerships, and market positioning.

**Acquisition Terms**

* **Amount**: 13.7M CLOUD (5% of Community Reserve supply)
* **Price**: $0.12 (30-day TWAP at proposal submission)
* **Payment Currency:** USDC
* **Payment to**: Sanctum Community Reserve

**Use of Proceeds**

The cash raised will be transferred to Sanctum's Community Reserve to accelerate ecosystem development and strengthen operational capabilities.

**Transparency & Governance**

* All transactions executed fully on-chain
* Complete transparency of token acquisition and holdings
* Adherence to all governance processes established by Sanctum