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The Zug Foundation Model: How Swiss Stiftungs Power Blockchain Protocols
Every major blockchain protocol that needs a governance foundation makes the same decision: incorporate as a Swiss Stiftung in Zug. Ethereum did it in 2014. Polkadot, Cardano, Tezos, Solana, and NEAR followed. Understanding why requires understanding Swiss foundation law, FINMA's regulatory approach, and the specific advantages that no other jurisdiction can replicate.
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Web3 Foundation: The Polkadot Governance Engine in Zug
The Web3 Foundation is the Swiss Stiftung that governs the Polkadot ecosystem — managing the DOT treasury, funding development through its grants program, and stewarding the vision of a user-owned internet that Gavin Wood articulated in his 2014 'Web3' essay. Based in Zug, it follows the Swiss foundation model established by the Ethereum Foundation.