Dear Cryptex Community, Protocol Delegates, and DAO Contributors,
On March 7th, I attended President Trump’s Crypto Summit Reception in Washington, D.C., as an invitee. This event provided a rare opportunity to meet directly with industry leaders, congressional policymakers, and regulatory decision-makers—the very people shaping the future of crypto in the United States.
Source: https://x.com/cryptexfinance/status/1898414765556252697?s=46
One thing was made abundantly clear: the future of decentralized finance in the United States will be decided in Washington—and Cryptex must have a seat at the table.
This is not just about Cryptex—it’s about ensuring all decentralized protocols have a voice in Washington. If we don’t engage now, centralized financial institutions and legacy entities will dictate the future of this space.
We must take action.
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Why This Matters Now
The DeFi industry is at a crossroads. We have two choices:
Engage with lawmakers and regulators now—while policies are still being shaped.
OR
Let others define the rules for us, without decentralized protocols having a voice.
By stepping up now, Cryptex will seek to:
• Protect Decentralization – Advocate for an open, permissionless DeFi ecosystem governed by its users.
• Secure Fair Representation – Ensure policymakers hear directly from decentralized protocols—not just banks, centralized exchanges, and TradFi interests.
• Shape Policy Before It’s Too Late – Establish relationships, educate key decision-makers, and advocate for pro-innovation regulatory frameworks.
If DeFi remains silent, regulators will have no choice but to listen to the loudest voices in the room—centralized financial institutions.
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Proposed Advocacy & Media Strategy
To take an active role in shaping the future of DeFi, Cryptex will seek to:
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Direct Engagement in Washington, D.C.
• Seek to establish regular meetings with lawmakers, policymakers, and government officials to educate and advocate for DeFi.
• Seek to conduct formal congressional outreach to ensure Cryptex’s mission and the broader DeFi movement are represented at the highest levels. -
Policy & Congressional Testimony
• Seek opportunities to provide expert testimony on DeFi-related legislation.
• Seek to engage with key political action groups to support crypto-friendly policies. -
Strategic Media & Public Relations
• Seek to elevate Cryptex’s visibility through targeted op-eds, media appearances, and televised news interviews with top-tier publications.
• Seek to develop a crisis communications strategy to proactively manage media narratives surrounding DeFi regulation.
• Seek to secure placements in major media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and top financial and political networks.
• Seek to implement public relations training to refine messaging and improve Cryptex’s positioning in policy discussions.
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Execution Team
To execute this strategy, Cryptex has engaged:
• Seasoned professionals with decades of experience in political advocacy, government relations, and strategic lobbying.
• A media strategist specializing in high-impact placements across major news outlets, political media engagement, and crisis communications.
The Media Strategist’s efforts will include:
• Seeking op-ed placements in major financial and political publications.
• Seeking televised news interviews to bring Cryptex’s mission to a broader audience.
• Seeking to develop a crisis communications strategy to manage regulatory narratives.
• Seeking media training to enhance public engagement and position Cryptex leadership for mainstream discussions.
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Budget & Funding Request
D.C. Advocacy (6-month engagement):
• $17,000/month → Advocacy group (lobbying, congressional outreach)
• $3,000/month → Incidental costs
• Total: $120,000 USDC
Strategic Public Relations (3-month engagement):
• $20,000/month → PR & media placements
• $3,000/month → Incidental costs
• Total: $69,000 USDC
Total Funding Request: $189,000 USDC
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Bonus Structure (Separate governance vote required)
A performance-based bonus in digital assets will be proposed via a separate DAO vote upon the achievement of these milestones. If approved, the structure will be as follows:
• 5,100 CTX to the Advocacy Group after the 6-month engagement.
• 3,000 CTX to PR & Media after the 3-month engagement.
These incentives will only be distributed upon successful execution of milestones defined in this proposal and subject to DAO approval.
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Funding Request & Allocation
The Cryptex SubDAO currently holds $1.5M in digital assets, including 65K in ETH and 15.7K USDC recently allocated to the DAO Treasury.
This proposal requests:
• The SubDAO to allocate $189,000 USDC to the core contributor multisig to fund these advocacy efforts.
• In exchange, the DAO Treasury will provide the SubDAO with the equivalent of CTX + 25%, ensuring no CTX needs to be liquidated to fund these initiatives.
This structure ensures:
No forced asset sales
Full transparency
Sustainable DAO funding
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Risks & Considerations
• Regulatory Uncertainty – While we will seek to engage with policymakers, there is no guarantee of any specific regulatory outcome.
• Budget Considerations – While the cost of these combined initiatives is $189,000 USDC, this proposal directly supports Cryptex’s long-term sustainability.
• Execution & Impact – If approved, we will track and report measurable progress, ensuring full transparency for the community.
• Legal Compliance – All advocacy and lobbying efforts will be conducted through registered professionals to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws.
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Call to Action: Defining the Future of DeFi
The decisions being made right now will determine the fate of decentralized markets for years to come.
By taking action today, Cryptex can help shape the policies that define our future—rather than reacting to them.
By stepping up now, we can:
Protect the integrity of DeFi.
Be a part of key regulatory discussions before they are finalized.
Advance Cryptex’s mission at the highest levels of policy and governance.
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Voting Options
Voting FOR:
• Allocates $189,000 USDC from the SubDAO to the core contributor multisig for this initiative.
• Sends CTX equivalent + 25% from the DAO Treasury to the SubDAO.
Voting AGAINST:
• Does nothing.
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Final Thoughts
The future of decentralized finance will be decided with or without us.
We can either secure our seat at the table—or risk being shut out entirely.
This is our chance to ensure DeFi has a voice in Washington.
Let’s take action together.
Joe Sticco
Cryptex Finance
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Legal Disclaimer
This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing in this proposal guarantees any specific regulatory outcome, policy change, or government action.
Cryptex Finance is a decentralized protocol, and all decisions are subject to DAO governance. Participation in DAO governance and funding decisions should be made based on careful consideration of risks and potential outcomes.