Community Infra: Governance & Guilds

In most crypto communities, governance begins and ends with a token balance. Web3 token voting can enable meritocratic decentralized governance, but so far in practice, it often ends with a handful of whales pushing through their own proposals while the broader community checks out in silence.

At Metis and Hyperion, we design governance around participation, not solely token accumulation. Every proposal, update, and milestone is rooted in dialogue. The Forum is the first block in the chain of decision-making.

Debate Then Decide

Governance begins with questions. The Hyperion Forum gives every community member space to share, challenge, and refine ideas. Whether you're a developer or a designer, a first-timer or a long-time contributor, your input matters before any vote is cast.

This model helps decisions mature before they go live. It also opens space for contributors to shape grant allocations, suggest upgrades, and incubate ideas long before they reach the ballot.

People Before Protocol

People govern better when they talk. Not just in snapshots or votes, but in real back-and-forth. Metis embraces that rhythm. Disagreement is not a failure. It’s a feature. Good decisions are shaped by thoughtful friction, cheeky memes, and clear understanding.

We don’t want quick reactions. We want shared outcomes.

Builders at the Center

Most protocols reward passive capital. Metis rewards active contribution. That’s why our governance structure centers around Guilds with organized groups of builders, operators, and marketers who move the ecosystem forward every day.

Your path to impact isn’t gated by how much you hold. It opens when you start building.

Guilds Are Power Tools

Guilds give our community more than just a seat at the table. They offer tools to shape the table itself. Each Guild has clear roles, aligned incentives, and real responsibilities. From shaping upgrade proposals to hiring collaborators and surfacing user feedback, Guilds act as the connective tissue of a working ecosystem.

Congrats to our new community Guild Leaders Han, Aryanztshi and Supaman who will drive the Forum Marketers, Operators and Builders Guilds forward. 

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The Future is Open

Votes still count. But they follow conversation, not replace it. If you’re here to help shape Metis, Hyperion, and the AI-native economy being built on LazAI, now is the time to speak up.

Join a Guild. Post in the Forum. Challenge ideas. Propose new ones. Community is more than a crowd. Community is critical Web3 infrastructure.