Radix Accountability Council

Introduction

The Radix Accountability Council (RAC) is a five-member community-elected body tasked with guiding the transition from the Radix Foundation to the Radix DLT DAO (RDD). Established in February 2026 following a series of community consultations, the council serves as the primary interface between the Radix community and the Foundation during the decentralisation of governance.

The RAC's charter defines three core responsibilities: establishing the structures and processes needed to achieve the transition, executing community will as a multi-signer on RDD-associated structures, and representing RDD interests on matters of the Foundation transition. The council operates through an open Telegram channel with 351 members, where RAC members post as admins and the broader community can observe proceedings.

2026 Strategy: The Next Chapter of Radix

In February 2026, the Radix Foundation published its 2026 Strategy outlining the transition from Foundation-led operations to community-driven governance. The strategy represents a fundamental shift in how Radix is managed and funded.

Three-Phase Decentralisation

The Foundation is implementing a phased approach to handing over control:

1. Phase 1 — Expanding the consultation dApp for community signalling on funding allocation, and requesting RFPs for critical services (gateway operations, code maintenance).
2. Phase 2 — Community-initiated RFPs for marketing, partnerships, and incentive programmes.
3. Phase 3 — Full on-chain governance control via DAO or multi-sig structures.

Key Commitments

The strategy FAQ clarifies several important points: the Foundation does not plan to sell XRD to cover operational costs, relying instead on existing fiat reserves. Critical infrastructure will not be discontinued without reliable alternatives in place. Radix trademarks and intellectual property will transfer to community-controlled entities (potentially DAOs or trusts) to prevent capture while preserving ecosystem access.

Rather than repeating previous leadership's approach of traditional marketing with substantial funding, Radix is transitioning to community-determined priorities where members can submit their own proposals for marketing, code, or business development.

Background: Foundation to DAO Transition

Since its inception, the Radix Foundation has served as the custodial entity overseeing the development and operational infrastructure of the Radix network. As the network matured, a community consultation process was initiated to transition governance authority from the Foundation to a community-run decentralised autonomous organisation — the Radix DLT DAO.

The consultation to establish the RAC recognised that a structured transition body was needed to bridge the gap between Foundation-led and community-led governance. Rather than an abrupt handover, the council model provides continuity through elected representatives who can negotiate with the Foundation, manage multi-signature authority over DAO structures, and ensure community interests are represented throughout the process.

Election & Consultation Results

RAC members were elected through an approval voting mechanism where XRD holders could vote for up to five candidates from the pool of nominees. The consultation drew participation from 1,151 unique accounts representing approximately 1.34 billion XRD in voting weight.

Council Size

A separate consultation on council size resulted in five members winning with 56.91% of 1.30B XRD, over alternatives of three (18.94%), seven (16.23%), or nine (7.93%) members.

Elected Members

Member	Approval %
Peachy	92.76%
Faraz | Radstakes	83.87%
Jazzer_9F	82.92%
Avaunt	58.44%
projectShift	57.22%

Adam, CSO of the Radix Foundation, participates in the RAC Telegram channel as a Foundation representative but is not a council member.

Responsibilities

The RAC's pinned charter defines three core areas of responsibility:

1. Establish transition structures — Create and refine the legal, organisational, and governance structures needed for the Radix Foundation to hand over operational control to the Radix DLT DAO.
2. Execute community will — Act as multi-signers on RDD-associated structures, ensuring that decisions made through community consultations are faithfully executed on-chain and off-chain.
3. Represent RDD interests — Serve as the community's voice in negotiations with the Radix Foundation on matters relating to the transition, including asset transfers, intellectual property, and operational handovers.

Foundation Operational Stack

As part of the transition planning, the Radix Foundation published its Operational Stack — a prioritised inventory of all services and infrastructure currently maintained by the Foundation that will need to be transferred to or replicated by the DAO.

Priority 1 — Core Network Access & Resilience

High-availability services essential for network interaction, requiring immediate continuity planning via an RFP process:

• Babylon Gateway Endpoint — primary API for ledger indexing and transaction submission
• Radix Connect Relay — signalling service enabling secure wallet-to-dApp connections
• Signaling Server — enables P2P connections between wallet and desktop extension

Priority 2 — High-Use & Product Maintenance

Stable tools requiring active maintenance but not vital for network survival:

• Core software: Node Software, Core Code Repos, Wallet (iOS/Android)
• Infrastructure: Radix Connector Extension, Turn Server, Ledger App
• Web properties: radixdlt.com, social channels

Priority 3 — Non-Critical but Maintained

Experience-improving services offering commercialisation opportunities: asset service, image service, price feeds, Dashboard, RadQuest, Gumball Club, dApp Toolkit, Dev Console, documentation sites. As of February 2026, the community is being asked to provide input on the desired handover, open-sourcing, or shutdown of each P3 service.

Active Handover Phase

As of mid-February 2026, Adam (CSO Radix Foundation) announced that the RAC has entered the active handover phase. Key activities include:

• Entity formation — Sorting out a legal entity (e.g. Wyoming DUNA) is identified as the main blocker, as many assets and services require a legal entity to transfer to.
• P3 service assessment — The Foundation initiated community input on P3 services via RadixTalk discussion, with the RAC expected to coordinate the process going forward.
• Custody questions — RAC members are discussing how to serve as custodians-under-trust for assets (social accounts, GitHub, Telegram channels) until a formal entity exists.
• Consultation V2 — projectShift is working on running the consultation dApp autonomously, independent of Foundation infrastructure.

Active Consultations

As of February 2026, the RAC is facilitating several consultations through RadixTalk:

Season 2 of Radix Rewards

A draft consultation on the continuation and structure of the Radix Rewards programme, which incentivises network participation and ecosystem development.

DAO Entity Location

A draft consultation on the legal jurisdiction and entity type for the Radix DLT DAO. Options under consideration include a Wyoming Decentralised Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (WY DUNA), Cayman Islands Foundation, Marshall Islands DAO LLC, Abu Dhabi entity, or other jurisdictions.

Instabridge IP Acquisition

A question raised in the RAC channel regarding the Foundation's acquisition of intellectual property from Instabridge, seeking clarity on the terms and relevance to the DAO transition.

External Links

• Telegram — Radix Accountability Council
• 2026 Strategy — The Next Chapter of Radix
• 2026 Strategy FAQ — Radix Blog
• The Foundation Operational Stack: Mapping the 2026 Transition
• RAC Consultation Results — Radix Blog
• Establishing the RAC — Radix Blog
• RadixTalk — Community Consultation Platform