Summary
On June 24, 2024, Julian Assange was released after more than a decade of political persecution. This moment marked a historic victory for free speech, transparency, and decentralized resistance — and a defining success for the AssangeDAO community that helped fund and advocate for his freedom.
This proposal seeks to formally establish June 24 as “Assange Freedom Day,” a decentralized annual commemoration to:
- Honor the victory and sacrifice of Julian Assange;
- Mobilize the community with a shared calendar anchor;
- Reignite momentum and reclaim narrative space for AssangeDAO post-release.
The DAO’s work is not done — this memorial day is a reminder that the pursuit of truth is ongoing.
Goals
- Create a long-term, positive tradition around the DAO’s values;
- Strengthen awareness of Assange’s case and legacy each year;
- Provide a recurring community rallying point for storytelling, governance proposals, and media activity;
- Begin with a lightweight 2025 activation and scale in future years.
2025 Freedom Day Launch Plan (Minimal Viable Version)
- Website Banner + Commemorative Page
- Add a “Freedom Day” banner to AssangeDAO.org on June 24;
- Create a dedicated subpage briefly retelling the DAO’s founding and Assange’s release.
- Social Media Campaign
- Launch coordinated tweets/posts using hashtags:
#AssangeFreedomDay,#TruthIsNotDead,#JusticeDAO - Share archived videos, quotes, and photos from the DAO’s journey;
- Encourage DAO members to share their stories, reflections, or artwork.
- Community Letter or Statement
- Draft a community-signed letter or open message to Assange, his family, or the public;
- Publish it on the DAO forum and pin it on Twitter and Farcaster;
- Open an optional “message wall” thread for members to post personal words.
- Proposal Engagement
- Invite members to submit ideas or AIP drafts for future DAO missions or campaigns;
- Use the momentum to encourage new contributors to join discussions.
Budget
Maximum suggested allocation: 0.5 ETH
| Item | Cost Estimate | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Web + Graphic Update | 0.2 ETH | Freedom Day visuals on website and Twitter |
| Video / Content Assets | 0.2 ETH | Short-form videos, visual design |
| Coordination / Support | 0.1 ETH | Forum moderation, outreach tasks |
Future Potential (Not included in 2025 version)
- On-chain message wall (Freedom Chain);
- NFT collectibles or POAP rewards;
- Live events or speaker broadcasts;
- Petition systems and symbolic governance actions.
Alignment with Julian Assange
Assange’s case is not only a personal struggle — it represents a global fight for truth. This proposal extends that legacy by building a decentralized ritual that remembers, amplifies, and builds upon what he stood for.
We do not commemorate a conclusion, but the beginning of a new phase in the movement.
Voting Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
 Yes |
Approve the creation of “Assange Freedom Day,” and authorize the DAO to organize and fund a minimal commemorative action in 2025 with a budget of up to 0.5 ETH |
 No |
Do not create a recurring annual day of commemoration at this time |