[GIP-211] Nexo instance deployment
AI summary
This proposal seeks approval to launch a new, specialized version of the Gearbox protocol, called an "instance," which will be managed by Nexo, a large cryptocurrency lending institution, with K3 Finance acting as a risk manager. This instance will initially focus on the USDT stablecoin market. Nexo and K3 will have significant control over this instance, including the ability to change market parameters without direct DAO approval, though a 36-hour delay will apply to these changes. The goal is to expand Gearbox's reach by partnering with a major institutional player.
If passed, Gearbox DAO will gain a high-profile partner in Nexo, potentially increasing its visibility and adoption as a lending infrastructure provider. Fees generated by this new instance will be split 50/50 between Gearbox DAO and Nexo, with Nexo also bootstrapping initial liquidity. However, Gearbox DAO will cede direct control over the market parameters within this specific instance to Nexo and K3 Finance, which could lead to operational changes outside of the DAO's immediate governance.
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Authors
apeir99n, mugglesect, desnake
Summary
This proposal asks DAO approval for deployment of a new Gearbox instance governed by Nexo, starting with USDT market. The goal is to give Nexo and K3 as a risk curator full ownership of the markets in the instance. It means that market parameters can be changed by Nexo without asking allowance from DAO (36h timelock delay still applies to it). No action is required from Gearbox technical multisig. By executing unpause transactions, Nexo agree with the resulting contracts configuration.
Motivation
The deployment of a new instance governed by…