According to BlockBeats, Treasure DAO's chief contributor, John, has announced a restructuring due to worsening financial conditions, leading to the termination of game operations and the Treasure Chain. Documents reveal annual operating expenses of $8.3 million, while the current treasury holds only $2.4 million, initially projected to sustain operations until July 2025.
John, who has resumed a leadership role, disclosed that the team once comprised 40 members, with annual labor costs of $6.1 million and infrastructure costs of $3 million, including a fixed annual cost of $450,000 for Treasure Chain. Facing survival pressures, the DAO has laid off 15 employees and decided to cease game publishing support and Treasure Chain, assisting partners in migrating to other chains.
To extend the financial runway, John proposed withdrawing $785,000 in idle funds from market maker Flowdesk, which, if approved, would increase the stablecoin balance to $3.2 million, potentially extending operations optimistically until February 2026. Additionally, the ecosystem fund holds 22.3 million MAGIC, valued at $2.3 million, but if MAGIC's price plummets, the DAO might struggle to sustain itself between December this year and February next year.
The future strategy will focus on four main products: Marketplace, Bridgeworld, Smolworld, and AI agent expansion technology. The aim is to showcase MAGIC's application potential through Smols and Bridgeworld and develop Neurochimp agents to enhance market competitiveness. Upcoming community conference calls and governance proposals will address retiring Treasure Chain and adjusting market positioning, with the goal of reversing the current downturn through streamlined operations.
Catherine
