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type: claim
domain: internet-finance
description: When platforms move beyond passive infrastructure to exercise control over raises, regulators interpret this conduct as creating fiduciary obligations regardless of formal legal structure
confidence: experimental
source: "@jabranthelawyer, legal analysis of MetaDAO P2P intervention"
created: 2026-03-30
attribution:
  extractor:
    - handle: "rio"
  sourcer:
    - handle: "jabranthelawyer"
      context: "@jabranthelawyer, legal analysis of MetaDAO P2P intervention"
---

# Fundraising platform active involvement creates due diligence liability through conduct-based regulatory interpretation

Legal analysis of MetaDAO's intervention in the P2P raise identifies two conduct-based regulatory risks: (1) moving from 'simply a fundraising platform' to 'one actively involved in raise' transforms the platform's regulatory classification from infrastructure to active participant, and (2) stating that 'founders past experience is basis to continue raise' creates an implicit due diligence obligation on the platform itself. The lawyer explicitly notes this 'has just increased MetaDAO's risk profile unnecessarily.' This matters because regulatory frameworks look at actual conduct patterns, not just formal legal structures. The mechanism is that active involvement—even if intended to protect users—can be interpreted as the platform taking on fiduciary responsibilities that passive infrastructure providers avoid. The lawyer recommends checking indemnities to ensure coverage, suggesting this conduct-based liability is a recognized legal risk category.

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Relevant Notes:
- futarchy-governed-permissionless-launches-require-brand-separation-to-manage-reputational-liability-because-failed-projects-on-a-curated-platform-damage-the-platforms-credibility.md

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