Welcome back to the People’s Guild.

Today’s episode brings another deep-dive installment of Under the Hood, the newest show under the TPG banner — hosted by @keeegs. This series breaks down the systems, structures, and decision-making processes behind the Splinterlands DAO, giving the community a clearer look at how governance, funding, and long-term planning actually take shape.

In this conversation, @keeegs sits down with @mattclarke and @bjangles to unpack the inner mechanics of the DAO Foundation, the multi-sig structure, and how legal responsibilities intersect with on-chain governance. They explore the origins of the Foundation, how directors are selected, the challenges of maintaining trust and transparency, and the future direction of Chairman bounties. From there, the discussion moves into the ongoing effort to define a DAO constitution or governance framework — what it should do, what it shouldn’t do, and how it could help guide proposals without restricting community creativity.

The episode also touches on the role of the DAO in game development, the boundaries between community voting and team authority, and the importance of clearly defining jurisdiction so the DAO’s efforts remain focused and impactful. Finally, the group explores long-term contract stability for Splinterlands development, DEC volatility, and ways to improve the proposal experience for players.

Below is everything that went down in the newest episode of Under the Hood.

Enjoy!