Alien Worlds Increases Union DAO Share of Mining Rewards to 45%
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Alien Worlds has revised the share of mining rewards for Union DAOs, allowing custodians to direct up to 45% of their planet's rewards to a chosen wallet, up from the previous limit of 35%. This change aims to enhance flexibility for custodians to support community initiatives.
Increase in Union DAO Share
Alien Worlds has announced an increase in the share of mining rewards that Union DAOs can allocate. Custodians can now direct up to 45% of their planet's mining rewards to a wallet of their choice, an increase from the previous ceiling of 35%. This adjustment grants custodians greater control and flexibility in managing funds to support various projects for their respective planets.
Background on Reward Allocation
The mining rewards, drawn from the planets' DTAP (Daily Token Allocation Pool), can now be steered towards initiatives selected by the governing councils of each planet. Previously, the entire DTAP was distributed to miners and landowners. The ability to redirect rewards was introduced in May 2025, beginning at 10%, and has gradually increased to the current limit of 45%.
Governance Changes
Each of the six planets in Alien Worlds has its own Union DAO. To run for custodian, candidates must stake 5,000 Trilium. The previous electoral rules have been relaxed, allowing each DAO to determine its own number of custodians and election timeframes. This shift empowers the DAOs to manage their governance structures more autonomously.
Future Implications
The increased allocation of mining rewards is expected to benefit community-driven projects, such as games, tools, and events, as noted in Alien Worlds' December 2025 year-in-review. The raised cap reflects a trend of shifting control from direct payouts to players towards elected custodians managing resources to foster community development.