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GnosisDAO approves plan to transition Gnosis Chain to ZK Ethereum rollup

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GnosisDAO approved GIP-153: Gnosis Chain will pursue a transition from an independent Layer 1 to a ZK-proven Ethereum rollup that settles on Ethereum while keeping gas paid in xDAI. Snapshot results: 123,158 GNO for the proposal. Target genesis window: late 2026 to early 2027.

Key points

  • Governance mandate sets direction toward an Ethereum-settled, ZK-proven rollup.
  • Voting outcome: 123,158 GNO in favor.
  • Gas denomination remains xDAI. Planned genesis: late 2026 or early 2027.
  • Approximately 350,000 staked GNO to be unlocked.

Scope and timing

The vote authorizes the migration path but does not deploy it. Execution requires engineering, testnets, sequencer and prover design, bridge architecture, user migration planning, security audits, and ecosystem coordination. The stated timeline signals a multi-year transition rather than an immediate change.

Ethereum settlement rationale

Settling on Ethereum aligns Gnosis Chain with Ethereum’s validator security, liquidity concentration, developer base, and institutional adoption. Retaining xDAI for gas preserves user experience while inheriting Ethereum security, positioning Gnosis as an Ethereum-aligned rollup within the Ethereum Economic Zone.

Token and governance implications

Unlocking about 350,000 staked GNO alters token dynamics: it may shift incentives and the governance-to-utility balance for GNO as the network integrates into an Ethereum-settled structure. Market participants will evaluate whether GNO’s role becomes predominantly governance-centered or expands economically within the rollup model.

Market context

The decision adds to rollup consolidation on Ethereum. If executed, Gnosis Chain would join established ecosystems building as L2s, competing on reliability, fees, liquidity, tooling, and bridge security rather than operating as a standalone L1.

Next steps

Workstreams: technical architecture, milestone planning, test environments, communication with developers and users, and final launch preparation. The vote defines intent; detailed specifications and execution plans will determine outcomes.

Sources: GnosisDAO’s GIP-153 Snapshot vote and related governance materials: primary documentation.