Team & Governance
Legal Structure
Hunch operates through a BVI Foundation structure, providing the flexibility required for global crypto operations while maintaining appropriate legal protections.| Entity | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Hunch Foundation (BVI) | Technology development, token issuance, treasury |
| Operating Subsidiary | Day-to-day operations, partnerships |
| IP Holding Co | Intellectual property protection |
BVI Foundation structure is commonly used by crypto projects for its flexibility in token issuance and global operations.
Governance Transition
Hunch will progressively decentralize governance through the following phases:Phase 1: Foundation-Led (2026)
Centralized Development
Initial development and launch guided by founding team with advisory input from token holders.
- Product development decisions
- Initial tokenomics implementation
- Partnership negotiations
- Treasury allocation
Phase 2: Hybrid Governance (2027)
Community Input
Community voting on key parameters with foundation retaining strategic control.
- Market categories
- Fee structures
- Reward allocations
- Feature prioritization
- Technical architecture
- Security decisions
- Legal compliance
- Emergency actions
Phase 3: Full DAO (2028+)
Decentralized Control
Complete transition to decentralized governance with treasury management, protocol upgrades, and strategic decisions controlled by $HUNCH holders.
- All treasury allocations
- Protocol upgrades
- Partnership approvals
- Governance parameters
Governance Mechanism
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Voting Power | 1 $HUNCH = 1 vote |
| Quorum | 10% of circulating supply |
| Proposal Threshold | 100,000 $HUNCH to submit |
| Voting Period | 7 days |
| Timelock | 48 hours after passing |
Advisory Support
Hunch is supported by advisors with expertise across key areas:Prediction Markets
Experience building and operating forecasting platforms
Crypto Infrastructure
Deep knowledge of blockchain architecture and scaling
Mobile Gaming
Understanding of engagement mechanics and retention
Emerging Markets
Distribution expertise in target geographies
Full advisory board to be announced. Interested advisors can reach out via official channels.
Security Council
For emergency situations, a Security Council maintains limited authority:| Power | Scope |
|---|---|
| Pause contracts | In case of exploit or vulnerability |
| Emergency upgrades | Critical security patches only |
| Treasury protection | Prevent theft or unauthorized access |
Transparency Commitments
| Commitment | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Open source contracts | All smart contracts publicly verified |
| Treasury reporting | Monthly on-chain treasury reports |
| Governance logs | All votes and decisions publicly recorded |
| Development updates | Weekly progress reports |