Aragon

Aragon

Open-source DAO platform for on-chain governance

Overview

Aragon builds open-source software to create and govern decentralized autonomous organizations on Ethereum. Its main product, the Aragon App, is a no-code interface to launch a DAO, mint a governance token, and manage community proposals. For developers, aragonOS provides a modular smart-contract framework that separates governance logic into plugins with granular permissions, enabling adaptable governance models. The platform serves a range of users from small communities to large protocols (such as Lido and Polygon). Aragon differentiates itself by offering a full-stack on-chain governance stack with a token-based voting layer (ANT) and an ecosystem that includes the Aragon Network and Aragon Foundation. The goal is to enable transparent, secure, and scalable on-chain governance and to grow a decentralized governance network through its ecosystem.

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About Aragon

Simplify's Rating
Why Aragon is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Crypto & Web3

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$26M

Headquarters

Zug, Switzerland

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Aragon Chain cuts Ethereum gas fees via Proof of Stake.
  • Over $300M AUM since 2018 validates market leadership.
  • OSx launched on Arbitrum in November 2023 enhances scalability.

What critics are saying

  • Snapshot erodes Aragon App users within 3-6 months.
  • Safe multisigs cause AragonOSx migrations in 6-12 months.
  • SEC deems ANT securities, delists in 12-24 months.

What makes Aragon unique

  • Aragon App offers no-code DAO launches for non-technical users.
  • AragonOS provides modular smart contracts with plugin isolation.
  • Ownership Token Framework debuted with Uniswap and Lido dashboards.

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Funding

Total Funding

$26M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-3%
CoinDesk
Aug 26th, 2021
Aragon will launch version two platform on Aug 27th 23'.

That transition happened two years later in 2020, when the Aragon network launched its version two platform.

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