The DAO accumulates ATLAS tokens from in-game economic activity and will have full discretion over its use.
The DAO Treasury is a critical component of decentralized governance in Star Atlas. It holds the funds collected from in-game economic activity and empowers the community to shape the ecosystem’s future through formal proposals and on-chain voting.
Where Does the Treasury Get Its Funds?
The Star Atlas DAO treasury is funded through multiple in-game economic activities across the ecosystem. Since the launch of Faction Fleet in December 2021, it has accumulated over 1 billion ATLAS in total revenue.
Current sources of income include:
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Marketplace fees collected from player trades on the Galactic Marketplace
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Game Activity such as ATLAS costs for crafting or self-destructing assets in Sage
These ATLAS-based fees are automatically routed to the DAO treasury, giving the community real financial influence over the metaverse’s future.
Who Controls the Treasury?
The treasury is currently safeguarded by ATMTA, who manages the funds on behalf of the DAO while the multisig treasury system undergoes audits and final security checks.
Eventually, the DAO treasury will be fully on-chain and governed via multisig, meaning spending decisions will require community voting and decentralized approval processes.
⚠️ While the treasury is not yet held in a decentralized wallet, DAO proposals to use these funds can already be made and voted on.
What Can the Treasury Be Used For?
The Star Atlas DAO Treasury collects ATLAS from in-game fees and taxes (e.g. SAGE crafting, Galactic Marketplace) and can be used in any way the community approves via on-chain proposals.
Community-approved uses include:
✅ Funding development: Tools, features, infrastructure, or upgrades to improve Star Atlas.
✅ Grants & Ecosystem Growth: Through the Ecosystem Fund (PIP-4), the DAO can fund builders, DACs, artists, educators, and event organizers via structured grant proposals.
✅ Foundation Operations: Covering legal, technical, or coordination services provided by the Star Atlas Foundation (PIP-2).
✅ Asset acquisition: Purchasing NFTs, IP licenses, or resources to support long-term DAO strategy.
✅ DAO-hosted events or competitions: Funding prizes, marketing, or coordination.
Funds can only be spent through on-chain governance approval and are currently managed by the Star Atlas Foundation under DAO control (see PIP-1 and PIP-2).