This framework strengthens control design, enforces budget discipline, and enhances operational efficiency — all indicators of a maturing financial governance structure. We voted FOR.
From a financial control perspective, this update represents a mature evolution of budgeting practice within the Lido ecosystem. Controls exist to be tested; they are mechanisms for accountability and consistently hitting or nearing budget thresholds should be viewed as a healthy signal, driving evaluation of grant allocation, process efficiency, and strategic impact.
Secondly, streamlining program structure and simplifying disbursement logic (e.g., standardising to USD-pegged stablecoins) improves operational efficiency and aligns with sound treasury management standards. Good stuff!