company profile

Gnosis Ltd. is a blockchain technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gibraltar (exact address not disclosed). Led by founders Martin Köppelmann and Stefan George, the company initially focused on building prediction markets to enable global access to accurate information. In November 2020, Gnosis announced its full decentralization as a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (GnosisDAO) to guide ecosystem development, investment, and governance decisions through predictive market technology (Futarchy). As of June 2025, GnosisDAO controls more than 150,000 ETH and 8 million GNO tokens (vesting over 8 years), demonstrating its strong strength in the crypto asset management space. In 2021, the xDai and GnosisDAO communities voted to merge to create Gnosis Chain, an Ethereum-compatible EVM chain with an execution layer that uses the xDai token and focuses on stable transactions and decentralized application (dApps) development, secured by over 200,000 validators. GnosisDAO has incubated several products, including Gnosis Safe (multi-signature and programmable accounts), Cow Protocol (decentralized exchange, formerly known as CowSwap and Gnosis Protocol), conditional token (prediction market), Gnosis Auction (decentralized auction platform), and Zodiac (DAO governance tool). In 2022, Cow Protocol was spun off as an independent entity, and SafeDAO was founded, further proving the success of its product. GnosisDAO engages with the community through LinkedIn (about 5,766 followers), X (@GnosisDAO), and Facebook (Gnosis.pm), participates in events such as Japan Blockchain Week, and is an active member of the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA).

regulatory information

As a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), GnosisDAO has a different regulatory status than traditional financial institutions and may not be fully subject to the traditional financial regulatory framework. DAOs often operate globally and are not registered in specific countries, resulting in a vague legal status. GnosisDAO may be required to comply with cryptoasset-related regulations, such as Japan's Payment Services Law and the European Union's Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation (MiCA), but the public information does not disclose specific regulatory numbers or official filing information, and compliance transparency is limited. Its non-custodial model (where users manage assets through a blockchain wallet) reduces the platform's direct risk. GnosisDAO ensures operational transparency through smart contract audits (such as the 2024 CertiK audit) and community governance, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Japan's Personal Information Protection Law (APPI). In 2024, GnosisDAO did not explicitly respond to the review of unregistered DAOs by the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) or the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which may pose a compliance risk. Regarding the specific KYC (Know Your Customer) or AML (Anti-Money Laundering) processes, public information is not disclosed.

trading productsGnosisDAO

does not directly provide traditional financial trading products (such as forex, stocks, or CFDs), but supports crypto asset trading and decentralized finance (DeFi) services through its incubated products. The core trading categories include:

1. GNO tokens: governance and staking tokens of GnosisDAO (ERC-20, address: 0x6810e776880C02933D47DB1b9fc05908e5386b96), For voting and ecosystem incentives, issued in 2017.

2. Cow Protocol Trading: A decentralized exchange that supports crypto asset trading (such as ETH, USDC) on Ethereum, launched in 2018 and spun off into an independent entity in 2022.

3. Gnosis Chain Trading: Supports stable trading of xDai tokens and other crypto assets, launched in 2021.

4. Conditional Token: Used to predict the market, allowing users to trade on the outcome of events, launched in 2018.

As of 2024, the specific trading volume or total value locked (TVL) is not publicly disclosed, but Gnosis Safe has more than $100 billion in assets under management, showing its significant influence in the DeFi space.

trading softwareGnosisDAO

provides trading software through its products, with core functions including:

Cow Protocol: A decentralized exchange platform that supports web interfaces and APIs to provide efficient and low-slippage trading, launched in 2018 and optimized in 2023 (Cow Protocol).

1. Gnosis Safe: A multi-signature wallet that supports asset management and trading, launched in 2018 and established in 2022 with the establishment of SafeDAO (Gnosis Safe).

2. Gnosis Chain: EVM compatible Layer 1 network that supports dApp development and stable transactions, launched in 2021 (Gnosis Chain).

3. Gnosis Auction: A decentralized auction platform launched in 2018 that supports batch auctions.

4. API interface: Connect to the blockchain network through REST API and Web3.js, implemented in 2018, simplifying transaction and governance integration.

The platform uses Solidity smart contracts, supports low-latency transactions, and the user interface supports English, focusing on novice and developer friendliness. In 2024, GnosisDAO will optimize the Cow Protocol and reduce gas fees.

deposit and withdrawal methodsGnosisDAO

adopts a non-custodial model, and users manage funds through blockchain wallets (such as MetaMask, Gnosis Safe). The deposit and withdrawal process includes:

1. deposit: users convert fiat currency to ETH, GNO or xDai through exchanges (such as Binance, Coinbase) and deposit them into their wallets, which will be launched in 2018.

2. Withdrawals: Users can withdraw assets to external wallets or exchanges, and the processing time depends on the blockchain network, implemented in 2018.

3. Fees: Transactions only involve gas fees for Ethereum or Gnosis Chain, and GnosisDAO does not charge additional commissions, declared in 2018.

Users manage their wallet balances through the platform dashboard, connecting to a compatible wallet and completing KYC verification (depending on product requirements). The exact limits or supported payment methods were not publicly disclosed.

Customer

SupportGnosisDAO supports users in a community-driven way, including:

1. Online Support: Assistance with account setup, trading issues, and governance engagement via Discord (Gnosis Discord), forums (Safe Community), X (@GnosisDAO), LinkedIn (Gnosis Limited), and Facebook (Gnosis.pm), established in 2018.

2. Help Center: Tutorials, API guides, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are available through the official website (Gnosis Docs), updated in February 2025 with new Gnosis Improvement Proposal (GIP) guides.

3. Community Interaction: Share blockchain and DeFi insights through Medium (Gnosis Blog) and release Gnosis Chain updates in 2024.

GnosisDAO hosts events, such as DappCon 2023 (DappCon), to attract developers to participate. Customer feedback indicates that the community is active, but newbies need more guidance to get started. Specific response time or satisfaction data were not disclosed.

Core Business and

ServicesGnosisDAO's core business is to build decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, with key services including:

1. Gnosis Safe: Multi-signature and programmable account platform, with over $100 billion in assets under management, launched in 2018, and SafeDAO (Gnosis Safe) established in 2022.

2. Cow Protocol: A decentralized exchange that offers low-slippage trading, launched in 2018 and spun off in 2022 (Cow Protocol).

3. Gnosis Chain: EVM compatible Layer 1 network, supporting xDai token and dApp development, launched in 2021, 200,000+ validators (Gnosis Chain).

4. Conditional Token: Predictive market technology to support event-outcome trading, implemented in 2018.

5. Gnosis Auction: A decentralized auction platform launched in 2018 that supports batch auctions.

6. Zodiac:D AO governance tool, launched in 2018, enhances composability (Zodiac).

The service targets include blockchain developers, DeFi users, DAOs and institutional investors, covering the global market. GnosisDAO launched the prediction market in 2015, transformed into a DAO in 2020, and created Gnosis Chain in 2021. As of 2024, the exact size of users is not disclosed.

technical infrastructureGnosisDAO's

technical infrastructure is based on Ethereum and Gnosis Chain, combining cloud computing and smart contracts to build a decentralized platform. Key technical features include:

1. Gnosis Chain: EVM compatible Layer 1 network, powered by xDai tokens, secured by 200,000+ validators, launched in 2021, with zero downtime (Gnosis Chain).

2. Gnosis Safe: Solidity-based multisig wallet with Web3.js and MPC support, deployed in 2018, optimized in 2024 (Gnosis Safe).

3. Cow Protocol: Decentralized exchange with Solidity and Web3.js to support low-slippage trading, launched in 2018 and optimized in 2023.

4. API interface: Connect to Ethereum, Gnosis Chain and market data via REST API, implemented in 2018.

5. Security protocols: AES-256 encryption, multi-signature, 2FA, and CertiK auditing (2024) to protect data and assets.

The platform provides 99.9% availability through AWS, with IPFS optimizing data access. In 2024, Gnosis Chain will add EVM compatibility and support for the RWA protocol. The exact server location was not disclosed.

compliance and risk control

systemGnosisDAO's compliance and risk control system relies on blockchain transparency and community governance, and the core measures include:

1. smart contract audit: Ensure contract security through third-party audits such as CertiK (2024).

2. Community Governance: GNO Holders Manage Funds and Decisions Through GIP Voting, Launched in 2018 (Gnosis Docs).

3. Transaction monitoring: On-chain analytics to detect anomalous transactions and prevent fraud, implemented in 2018.

4. KYC/AML: Some products (e.g. Cow Protocol) may require identity verification, deployed in 2018, details not disclosed.

GnosisDAO's non-custodial model reduces compliance risks and is GDPR and APPI compliant, but the specific regulatory number is not disclosed. In 2024, the SafeDAO and GnosisDAO joint treasury will be managed by karpatkey (Safe Forum) to enhance financial transparency.

Market Positioning and Competitive AdvantagesGnosisDAO

is positioned as a decentralized infrastructure provider in the Ethereum ecosystem, and its competitive advantages include:

1. Pioneering: Founded in 2015, early anticipation of market innovation, with the launch of Gnosis Safe and Cow Protocol in 2018.

2. Community Governance: Transparent decision-making through GNO tokens and Futarchy, enabled in 2020.

3. Product diversity: Covering wallets, exchanges, chains, and governance tools to meet the needs of multiple scenarios.

4. Technological innovation: Zodiac and conditional tokens drive DAO and prediction market development, implemented in 2018.

Compared with competitors (such as Uniswap and MakerDAO), GnosisDAO's multi-product ecosystem and Gnosis Chain's low-cost trading have differentiated advantages.

Customer Support &

EnablementGnosisDAO empowers users in a community-driven way:

1. Technical Support: Assisted with product usage and governance participation through Discord, forums, and social media (X, LinkedIn, Facebook), established in 2018.

2. Educational content: Tutorials are available through the official website (Gnosis Docs) and Medium, and the GIP guide will be updated in February 2025.

3. Community Events: Host DappCon (2023) and Web3 workshops to engage developers.

Customer feedback indicates that the community is active, but newbies need more streamlined resources to get started. Specific satisfaction data was not disclosed.

social responsibility and ESG

GnosisDAO indirectly supports social development by promoting financial inclusion through decentralized governance and transparent transactions. In 2024, participate in the Liberia CBDC study (Gluwa Blog) to promote financial services in emerging markets. Gnosis Chain uses the Ethereum PoS mechanism (upgraded in September 2022) to reduce energy consumption and indirectly support environmental sustainability. DAO governance enhances transparency and improves the level of industry governance. Specific carbon footprints or ESG initiatives are not disclosed.

strategic cooperation ecosystem

GnosisDAO cooperates with projects in the Ethereum ecosystem, including:

ConsenSys: In March 2022, MetaMask Institutional integrated Gnosis Safe (ConsenSys Blog).

1. Utopia Labs: In January 2022, Utopia Core was developed based on Gnosis Safe (Utopia Labs).

2. karpatkey: In July 2024, manage the SafeDAO and GnosisDAO joint treasury (Safe Forum).

3. xDai Community: Merged in 2021 to create Gnosis Chain (Gnosis Chain).

GnosisDAO expands its reach through events such as DappCon (DappCon). Terms of cooperation were not disclosed.

financial

healthGnosisDAO's financial health is reflected in its treasure trove:

1. Treasury Assets: Control 150,000+ ETH and 8 million GNO tokens (Crunchbase) as of June 2025.

2. Gnosis Safe: Over $100 Billion in Assets under Management, 2024 Data (Safe Forum)

3. Revenue Sources: May include transaction fees (Cow Protocol), staking rewards (Gnosis Chain), and governance incentives, with undisclosed amounts.

In 2024, the United Treasury will be managed by Karpatkey, showing financial stability. LinkedIn (5,766 followers) reported an active community, but the specific AUM or profitability was not disclosed.

development milestones

1. 2015: Founded with a focus on predictive market development.

2. April 2017: GNO token (Crunchbase) was issued.

3. 2018: Launch of Gnosis Safe, Cow Protocol, Conditional Token, and Zodiac.

4. November 2020: Announced transition to GnosisDAO (AP News).

5. November 2021: xDai and GnosisDAO merged to create Gnosis Chain (Gnosis Chain).

6. 2022: Cow Protocol was spun off and SafeDAO was founded (Gnosis).

7. 2023: Hold DappCon to optimize the Gnosis Chain (DappCon).

8. July 2024: The United Treasury is managed by karpatkey (Safe Forum).

9. February 2025: Updated DAO documentation with new GIP guidelines (Gnosis Docs).

future roadmap

GnosisDAO plans to optimize the performance of Gnosis Chain, expand the functionality of Cow Protocol, and support more blockchain networks (such as Solana). Compliance may be improved by applying for FSA or MiCA regulatory licensing, and in 2024 there are plans to launch AI-powered trading analytics tools to enhance educational content and attract new users. The long-term goal is to become the global standard for decentralized infrastructure in the Ethereum ecosystem.