teleo-codex/entities/internet-finance/metadao-otc-trade-theia-2.md
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type entity_type name domain status parent_entity platform proposer proposal_url proposal_date resolution_date category summary key_metrics tracked_by created
entity decision_market MetaDAO: Engage in $500,000 OTC Trade with Theia [2] internet-finance passed metadao futardio proPaC9tVZEsmgDtNhx15e7nSpoojtPD3H9h4GqSqB2 https://www.futard.io/proposal/3tApJXw2REQAZZyehiaAnQSdauVNviNbXsuS4inn8PAe 2025-01-27 2025-01-30 fundraise Treasury sale of 370.370 META tokens to Theia Research for $500,000 USDC at 14% premium to spot with 12-month vesting
amount tokens_sold price_per_token premium_to_spot vesting
$500,000 USDC 370.370 META $1,350 14% 12-month linear via Streamflow
rio 2026-03-12

MetaDAO: Engage in $500,000 OTC Trade with Theia [2]

Summary

Theia Research, a liquid token fund manager, proposed acquiring 370.370 META tokens from the MetaDAO Treasury for $500,000 USDC ($1,350 per token), representing a 14% premium to spot price. Theia committed to active governance participation, research publication, investor roadshows, and policy support. The tokens vest linearly over 12 months via Streamflow.

Market Data

  • Outcome: Passed
  • Proposer: proPaC9tVZEsmgDtNhx15e7nSpoojtPD3H9h4GqSqB2
  • Resolution: 2025-01-30
  • Amount: $500,000 USDC for 370.370 META
  • Premium: 14% above spot at proposal time

Significance

This is MetaDAO's second attempt at a Theia treasury sale (first proposal failed) and represents the first documented institutional fund investment in MetaDAO's treasury. Theia's investment thesis frames MetaDAO as infrastructure for 'the Internet Financial System' and commits resources beyond capital: active market participation, research distribution to liquid funds, and policy navigation support. The 14% premium and 12-month vesting suggest institutional investors value strategic positioning in futarchy infrastructure despite liquidity constraints. Proph3t noted the $500K would 'extend runway, experiment more, and/or spend more on growth.'

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