# Unlock DAO Newsletter | April 2026 *The March towards Growth - Collaboration is the path forward* By [Unlock Protocol](https://paragraph.com/@unlockprotocol) · 2026-04-30 dao, updates, community, unlockprotocol --- Greeting Locksmiths! ==================== It's another month, and there are many updates to share! The Unlock Community has been buzzing with activity, with contributors working across every facet of the DAO. Nothing happens without communication and collaboration, and the Unlock contributors are no exception. Between organizing more Steward activities, launching new DAO campaigns, and advancing initiatives to the next stage, there's a lot to stay up to date on, so let's get to it! * * * Governance Activity ------------------- **Current Props - Get out and vote!** * [Payment for the DAO collaboration platform in March and April](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/87582357924936533716113562220067679972544895174359241731002610154935678256188) **Executed Props** * [Unlock Protocol DAO Budget for Q1–Q2 2026](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/69069680794618181062773575674856789131131700287290479436979566886824143418380) * [Payment Roll DAO Constant January & February](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/25341671387188258329222062525461374577122514561940584387485564521676311474771https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/25341671387188258329222062525461374577122514561940584387485564521676311474771) * [Unlock Creator Season 1: Build the Future of Access](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/30667369143109739797093639016647250845949895350426719460691545931384005254502) * [Customization of certification NFTs with EAS #2 - Update and payout](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/32333504691908265821196935068686159046240743627403944131571934699080378126681) * [Treasury Liquidity Management: 3 ETH Transfer to DAO Multisig for USDC Swap](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/17370933398246681641398208069065719832971986285395459052352902659991170375254) [DAO Communications Steward](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/114657684322038141531378674436101611169294047010411289952923812717983841996826) * [Retrofunding Content Contribution February 2026](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/40084774681008122887251837895986900105704305181717151477007092913525525243625) * [DAO Constant Payment Roll March and April](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol/proposal/79026838315385067714503558298556039763864043509610744694306031532649908928782) Another Governance update that has been a rollercoaster comes from the news that Tally decided to shut its doors. Our fearless lead dev, [Julien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliengenestoux/), immediately responded by launching a new home-brewed Governance portal to host on our [official website](https://governance.unlock-protocol.com/), a huge update in accessibility for DAO members. Then we received word that Tally has been sponsored to stay alive for the time being, so now we have a total of 3 possible interfaces for Governance! The [Degov](https://unlock.degov.ai/) team has been hosting Unlock on their own portal for some time now, as well. Follow the discussion on the [forums](https://discord.com/channels/462280183425138719/1488309958448517151)! * * * DAO Operations Updates ---------------------- **Protocol as a Service (concept — in development)** * [Anupa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupadasgupta/) surfaced a tiered service model concept being developed: * Tier 1: Self-serve (current free protocol access) * Tier 2: Guided onboarding (DAO member walks you through setup) * Tier 3: White-glove delivery (DAO handles setup end-to-end for a fee) * Intended to generate DAO revenue and reinvest in campaigns. Details still being worked out; being integrated into the new index website redesign. * ![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/emoji-datasource-apple/img/apple/64/26a0-fe0f.png) _This is described as a concept under development, not a finalized or voted-on structure._ **Website Redesign** * New index website in progress. The Protocol as a Service structure is intended to be integrated into it. No launch date has yet been specified, but work is continuing. **Alternative DAO Call Timing** * Recurring discussion: [Julien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliengenestoux/) cannot regularly attend Tuesday calls due to scheduling conflicts. Shifting the call time has been discussed but not resolved, as it will require agreement across the DAO. * [Anupa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupadasgupta/) raised the idea of adding an additional call slot to reach community members in Asian/Pacific time zones, supported by GA data showing active users in China, India, Singapore, Russia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Iraq. * * * Marketing and Promotion Progress -------------------------------- **Metopia Campaign — Results** * The campaign ran through March 30. Key metrics shared by [Ceci](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-contreras-castro/): * Participant count grew from 8 at launch to ~3,800 active participants * The number of active website users grew 134% during the campaign period * Notable new-country traction: China, Singapore, India — countries not previously targeted * Locks (smart contracts) deployed grew on Base, Polygon, Arbitrum; Gnosis is showing steady growth * Social media engagement increased — comments, replies, shares — not just follower count * Assessment from [Stella](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stella-achenbach/) and [Ceci](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-contreras-castro/): Metopia outperformed previous marketing efforts (marketing agency, influencer campaigns, including [RUMS](https://x.com/RUMSHQ)). The team is exploring a Season 2, with a proposed focus on **paid memberships/subscriptions** as the learning objective, rather than basic protocol onboarding. **Celo Partnership** * Three-party partnership in coordination: Unlock Protocol + [Celo](https://celo.org/) blockchain + [Green Pill](https://greenpill.network/) Dev Guild (Green Goods project). * Purpose: showcase how Unlock deployed on Celo can provide recognition/reputation infrastructure for real-world impact projects. * Green Goods ([greengoods.app](http://greengoods.app)) is an impact reporting platform for regenerative communities (agroforestry, waste management, solar, education) using Ethereum attestations, Octant Vaults (endowments/yield), and Hypercerts for capital formation. * Unlock's role: NFT badges/locks as reputation and progression markers for contributors ("gardeners") in the Green Goods ecosystem. [**Gozman**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalu-vincent-704896192/) **— X (Twitter) Activity** * Called out for doing "extremely awesome work" on the DAO's X account. Actively resharing, commenting, and supporting community tagging campaigns. * Community members with Unlock-related posts are encouraged to tag [@UnlockProtocol](https://x.com/UnlockProtocol) so Gozman can amplify. **TikTok / LinkedIn** * [Jonathan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-asti/) is working on the Unlock TikTok. * New short-form video clips are being generated from weekly call recordings via [Ceci](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-contreras-castro/)'s streaming workflow. **Content Contributions** * The content calendar is described as actively filled with contributions from [Jonathan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-asti/) and [Gozman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalu-vincent-704896192/). * * * Community Activity ------------------ **U Make Us —** [**Anupa**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupadasgupta/) * Series launched (first episode featured the [Steward Council](https://www.youtube.com/live/dhi-R6SKlRk?si=_srAsZvkk8p9-_Sk)). * Format: casual conversations with community builders, use-case focused. Goal: get people investing in, building on, and sharing their experiences with Unlock Protocol. * Two miniseries in development: one for builders, one for governance. * Short-form clips being cut from episodes for social media distribution. * Builder intake [form](https://forms.gle/ycrxZeLsed4FEZKV8) live in Unlock Discord — community members can submit their project to be featured. **P2E Inferno —** [**Danni**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannithomx/) * Retrospective impact analysis is available for review and will be featured in the next DAO Call * Quest access is fully powered by Unlock (bootcamps, quests, certifications) * Completion badges and prerequisite enforcement implemented * Fiat-to-key dual onboarding via native crypto + Paystack (Nigerian Naira) — designed as a template for other mobile money integrations (East Africa, M-Pesa, etc.) * Membership/subscription integration for recurring access * Learning modules that have users deploy on-chain as part of the curriculum **KF Media —** [**WillT**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-torbet/) * 18 educational certificates deployed on Base chain, covering the first half of promoted ambassadors in the TreeGens community. * Up to 100 certificates total planned; spread across networks still TBD. * Close to 40 educational certificates issued on Base as of the monthly roundup. Max will be 100 total. * [WillT](https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-torbet/) confirmed interest in connecting with EAS integration — already issued EAS certificates against learning content. The collaboration deepens! * * * As you can see, it's been a busy month for the Unlock Community! The next month has much in store for us as we continue to push forward with ongoing initiatives, organize new activities, and coordinate with other projects and teams to help build onchain ownership for digital communities. Stay tuned to Discord and our socials for ways to stay engaged and share your ideas with us! Thanks for following along, fellow Locksmiths, and always remember: ### Unlock isn't just a tool for access — it's a protocol for belonging. Stay classy out there, Trigs * * * **Join Us:** ------------ * [**X**](https://x.com/UnlockProtocol) * [**Tik Tok**](https://www.tiktok.com/@unlock.dao?_t=ZT-8sqNLXE6lfn&_r=1) * [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/unlock-protocol-dao/) * [**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@UnlockProtocol) * [**Farcaster**](https://farcaster.xyz/unlock-protocol) --- *Originally published on [Unlock Protocol](https://paragraph.com/@unlockprotocol/the-march-towards-growth)*