[GIP-230] Gearbox Permissionless setup introduction
AI summary
This proposal, GIP-230, introduces a "Permissionless" update for Gearbox, aiming to transform it from an application into a platform. It seeks preliminary approval to begin rolling out Gearbox V3.1, which will allow anyone to curate markets and deploy Gearbox contracts without direct DAO approval. The goal is to scale Gearbox by embracing permissionlessness and enhancing decentralization, making Credit Accounts a standard building block in DeFi.
If passed, Gearbox will become more decentralized and scalable, potentially increasing its adoption and utility across the DeFi ecosystem. This change benefits developers and users by lowering barriers to entry and fostering innovation, but it could also introduce new risks related to market curation and contract deployment outside direct DAO oversight. The DAO will retain control over core protocol updates and ecosystem expansion.
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Authors
0xMikko, lekhovitsky, desnake
Summary
The GIP is to introduce the "Permissionless" update to DAO and ask preliminary approval for starting the Gearbox V3.1 and associated Permissionless setup rollout.
Motivation
Scaling Gearbox
The primary goal of this upgrade is to enable Gearbox to scale its services effectively and sustainably. This is achieved through two key approaches:
Embracing Permissionlessness:
The upgrade shifts Gearbox from an application to platform by introducing:
- Permissionless Market Curation: Anyone can curate markets, fostering innovation and adapt…