With the upcoming Tally sunset, the Lazy Summer DAO needs to evaluate and migrate to a new governance platform by the end of March 2026.
Time is a key constraint here, while we want to make an informed decision, we should avoid over-extending the process and ensure continuity of onchain governance.
Context
Tally has been our primary interface for onchain governance execution. With it being sunset, we need to:
Maintain seamless proposal execution
Preserve delegate participation and UX
Ensure compatibility with our governance contracts and processes
Here is a table of some DAOs that use those platforms, and if there is any cost. I have used Agora with Optimism for the past 3 years, and have nothing bad or negative to say about it! This was AI generated so a QA/QC still needs done to determine fees/subscriptions.
Platform
Platform Fee / Subscription?
Details on Fees for Onchain Execution / Use
Gas-Only? (Typical Execution Cost)
Notable DAOs / Protocols Using It (2026 examples)
Snapshot (X)
Optional Pro tier: ~$6,000/year (after 6-month free trial)
No mandatory fee for basic onchain execution (Snapshot X on Starknet/L2s or Governor integration). Relayer tops up for gasless voting/execution (DAO covers). “No execution fees. No hidden fees.” Pro adds analytics/custom features — optional.
Yes — near-zero (Starknet/relayer)
Uniswap, ENS, Arbitrum, Aave, PancakeSwap, CoW DAO, MakerDAO (Sky), thousands more (dominant offchain signaling; growing full lifecycle with Governor support)
Aragon
No subscription or platform fee
Purely gas fees. Deploy/execute on L2s (e.g., Base/peaq): ~$0.03–few cents. No % cut or recurring charge.
Yes — <$0.10 typical (L2)
Decentraland, Lido (some aspects), Aavegotchi, PoolTogether integrations; many smaller/niche or new launches via Aragon App/OSx (modular onchain focus, e.g., on peaq for DePIN)
Agora
No mandatory subscription; software free to fork/deploy
Open-source (MIT). Onchain via OZ Governor → gas only. Gasless options via relays (DAO pays). Enterprise tier available (custom quote for support/scaling).
Free, open-source. Execution = standard gas (cheap on Gnosis/L2s). No hidden costs.
Yes — gas only
Raid Guild, UberHaus, MetaCartel-related groups, hundreds of grant/investment/treasury DAOs on Gnosis (Baal/Moloch v3 template); niche community-focused treasuries
DeGov
No platform fee or subscription mentioned
OZ Governor base → L2 gas (pennies). AI features free. No subs/cuts noted.
Yes — gas only
ENS DAO (live integration with AI agent delegation, e.g., degov-agent.eth); emerging for 15+ DAOs with AI-enhanced workflows
Anticapture
No fee for the dashboard/interface
Monitoring/risk overlay tool (not executor). Underlying execution = gas via your contracts. Custom audits/services may be paid separately via Blockful.
N/A (not an executor)
Monitoring/analysis for ENS DAO & others (overlay on existing setups; public dashboard for risk tracking across Ethereum DAOs)
Business grew 10x in 2025; most battle-tested option available right now
DeGov
Yes — open-source Tally alternative
OZ Governor-based, fully onchain
Not confirmed
ENS DAO (live with AI agent degov-agent.eth), Lazy Summer DAO already live at lazy-summer.degov.ai
Free / open-source
AI delegation agent is a genuine differentiator; smaller ecosystem than Agora
Anticapture
Partial — just launched governance UI for Compound & ENS post-Tally
Voting interface only (no native execution)
Not an executor
ENS DAO, Compound, Gitcoin (monitoring layer)
Free dashboard; custom audits paid
NOT a Tally replacement — security monitoring overlay, not a full execution platform. $400M+ lost to governance attacks ecosystem-wide; valuable as a complementary layer
Referred by Tally team; best for bespoke needs. Not feasible as primary migration given end-of-March deadline
Labs Co (Custom)
Long-term only
Fully custom
If built
Internal only — no public track record
High — dev time + audits + maintenance
Tally managed $25B in treasuries and still couldn’t sustain the business model. Custom path is a post-migration roadmap item, not a March solution
My Recommendation
Short-term (now → March 28): Migrate to Agora as the primary platform.
Lowest integration risk, OZ Governor compatible, crosschain execution confirmed
MIT-licensed, zero mandatory cost
Battle-tested by DAOs managing tens of billions in assets
Parallel track: Keep DeGov live as a secondary interface for delegates who want AI-assisted voting workflows. We already have the integration — no additional lift needed.
Add-on layer: Evaluate Anticapture as a governance security monitor on top of whichever platform we choose — not as a replacement. Given that the average DAO participation rate sits at ~17% ecosystem-wide, any tooling that protects against low-turnout capture risk is worth running in parallel.
Defer: Custom path (Labs Co) and ScopeLift to a post-migration roadmap.
The comparisons are great, but what I am missing is : what do we actually need?
I have no answer from myself as I was using tally to simply vote, nothing else. So perhaps we should start with the list of requirements and then figure out what do do.
btw guys, we could relatively easily develop this inhouse. We already have the voting / validation / execution (x-chain) app
Hi everyone, Anthony here from Aragon. I’ve been asked by a few community members to jump into the forum as right now there are half a dozen projects migrating from Tally to Aragon. We’re happy to draft a custom migration plan for Summer.Fi!
Firstly, i’m sorry you have to go through this and make these decisions quite rapidly, I know these are big decisions!
Aragon has been producing governance and tokenomic tooling since 2017. We have billions secured by our smart contracts, our clients include Lido, Curve, Yieldbasis, Morpho, Katana (launched yesterday!) and many more.
We offer a platform similar to Tally’s although there are some key value propositions one of which is it’s not just a “referendum” based governance UI → since we build vertically across the stack our UI allows for optimistic governance, multisigs, referendum voting, delegation all neatly in one home. We also have stakers and lockers, gauges for incentive distribution, and have been working on automated capital distribution. We don’t just do voting, we are a full-stack team of 25 members providing tools and services in the governance and tokenomic space.
We can offer you a simple migration to our platform, a semi-migration where we build a custom UI you host, or improve your system by optimisting it with custom logic. World’s your oyster.
It’s important to note as well that we have multiple years of runway and are generating revenue and so of all the competitors you are least likely to have to migrate again with us.
Finally, I just want to make a note to please be careful with the AI generated input above, there is a lot of incorrect information I can see instantly.
Thanks feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
IIRC Agora frontends are quite costly. Has someone reached out to them and requested a quote? ScopeLift doesn’t have a frontend, last time I looked. They’re one of the most capable dev shops. Again, with the associated price tag. I personally highly recommend Aragon. There are low-lift entry points and exciting paths to traverse from there. Especially optimistic governance, which Summer needs sooner rather than later, and ve models, which we also already employ.
Hi, I’m Bear Wang, core member of the DeGov team. We have already listed https://lazy-summer.degov.ai in our DeGov Square for over 3 months as a complete open-source alternative to Tally’s service. I reviewed the key points listed at the start of this discussion; everything is available out of the box on our side, except for the cross-chain related part. If you are interested in this, we can have a deeper discussion about it. Our team has previously developed cross-chain related products and we have a lot of experience in this area.
You can see the pricing solution for DeGov at Pricing | DeGov.AI . You can choose to host it yourself or let us host it for you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
GM Everyone! Jumping in to share some thoughts on this from our side.
When reviewing established providers like Snapshot, Agora, and Aragon, their proven track records show that the success of a governance hub relies on three key pillars: long-term sustainability, dedicated technical support, and the flexibility to integrate custom modules.
While Agora has demonstrated a strong foundation within ecosystems like Optimism, we believe Aragon presents a compelling case for Lazy Summer DAO. Their infrastructure is specifically built to handle the rigorous needs of DeFi protocols, and their established history working with projects like Lido and Curve suggests strong reliability.
However, to ensure the DAO makes an informed fiscal and technical decision, we believe further inquiry is required. We shouldn’t choose based on general reputation alone; we need specific implementation timelines and cost structures.
Next Steps:
To formalize this process, we believe the DAO needs a dedicated Request for Proposal (RFP), which we are happy to help draft.
Through this RFP, we would call on representatives from these, and any other interested providers, to use a structured template to submit their proposed solutions and final quotes. This ensures we are comparing “apples to apples” before the DAO moves to a vote.
For the time being I think this is our best shot for a very useful tool that has everything needed to propose, delegate, track, and execute cross-chain proposals.
There are bits and pieces to improve, but based on the poll outcome I suggest we go forward with utilizing our own platform.
At the same time we should make sure to have at least one more other platform for security, decentralization, and effectivity. With the aim of growing the DAO Treasury into the future, it can become more relevant to allocate a budget to improving decentralization and setting up a secondary platform.
These are just my thoughts at the moment, and would love to hear what you think @Recognized_Delegates!
+1 on prioritizing our own governance platform. @halaprix has done an amazing job so far, and the platform’s future customizability is an added bonus.
Having multiple frontends for governance is a great north star in terms of improving decentralization, but it is not an urgent need. Looking forward to the finalized in-house governance frontend and how it can integrate even deeper with Summer.fi.
So labs co is the winner? can we make sure the “Voting” link on the right is updated when migration is complete. this is how i have been trying to keep up with voting as my link button
We agree with @Jensei and @Sixty on this, building in-house gives the DAO the ultimate flexibility, and @halaprix has done an incredible job laying the foundation. We are supportive of this direction and agree that secondary frontends can remain a longer-term goal as the treasury grows.
We understand the Lazy Summer DAO is focused on continuing to build and use its governance validator as much as possible.
Given the other remarks about the important of having at least one more platform, we’re very much happy to help in our new role as operators of Tally’s governance platform.
We’re also keen to understand any areas of improvement you may have in regard to your governance needs.
If it makes sense, it would be great if we can have a quick call with the community to get the full context.
Please fill in this form so we can arrange one at your convenience.
hello @hugo_scopelift, thank you for jumping in. I have filled out your form and am happy to connect and jump on a quick call exploring opportunities going forward.
Yes — primary Tally alternative
Not confirmed
Not an executor
