Proposal: Launch the Freedom Wall — On-Chain Tribute Platform Powered by $JUSTICE

:pushpin: Summary

This proposal aims to build and launch the Freedom Wall, a censorship-resistant public message board dedicated to celebrating Julian Assange’s freedom and legacy.

It will run on a dedicated AssangeDAO blockchain or L2 rollup, where $JUSTICE serves as the native gas token, and each message requires both gas and an additional 1,000 $JUSTICE tribute fee.

The Freedom Wall will serve as a memorial, communication hub, and fundraising tool — advancing DAO visibility and $JUSTICE utility.


:wrench: Technical & Implementation Plan

Deployment

  • Launch an AssangeDAO-dedicated L2 (e.g., Arbitrum Orbit / OP Stack / Polygon CDK)
  • Configure $JUSTICE as the native gas token
  • Deploy a smart contract with:
    • On-chain storage of message, timestamp, sender
    • Flat 1,000 $JUSTICE fee per message, in addition to gas
    • Optional ENS name or alias (if user opts in)

DApp Frontend Features

  • Web app embedded at assangedao.org
  • Message input field (max 280 characters)
  • ENS name / username toggle or “post anonymously”
  • Wallet connection (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)
  • Sort/filter messages by:
    • Time (newest → oldest)
    • $JUSTICE paid (highest → lowest)
  • Twitter share button after successful submission
  • Optional leaderboard for largest contributors

:moneybag: Economic Model

Requirement Amount Purpose
Gas Variable (paid in $JUSTICE) Covers on-chain transaction cost
Posting fee 1,000 $JUSTICE per message Tribute to DAO treasury
Optional boost Extra $JUSTICE Increase message visibility
  • 100% of collected $JUSTICE goes to DAO treasury or validators
  • No inflation or token issuance; reuses circulating supply

:compass: Why This Matters

  • Adds clear, real utility to $JUSTICE token
  • Creates an interactive tribute that keeps Assange’s mission visible
  • Builds DAO financial runway via token circulation + visibility
  • Attracts media, crypto press, and public participants

:handshake: Alignment with Assange’s Values

This project embodies the principles of free speech, decentralized resistance, and global solidarity. The blockchain-based message wall ensures that every supporter’s voice becomes part of an unalterable archive of freedom.


:mega: Outreach & Engagement

  • Twitter integration: Post-submission popup encourages users to share their message using hashtags like #FreedomWall, #FreeAssange, #JusticeChain
  • Future campaigns could include:
    • NFT “Message of the Month”
    • Rewards for most-shared message
    • Community art display linked to top messages

:closed_lock_with_key: Moderation Policy

  • Messages stored immutably on-chain; DAO cannot delete
  • Frontend moderation may flag or hide abusive content
  • Community-led moderation guidelines to be proposed in a separate AIP

:spiral_calendar: Timeline Estimate

Phase Duration
L2 Deployment 2–4 weeks
Smart Contract Dev 1–2 weeks
Frontend DApp UI 2 weeks
Testing & Bug Fixes 1 week
Public Launch Month 2

:balance_scale: Voting Options

  • :white_check_mark: Yes — Approve the development of the Freedom Wall on an AssangeDAO-powered chain
  • :x: No — Do not proceed with this project at this time.

Yeah great idea - and would be awesome to be able to launch on the freedom day celebrating AssangeDAO success of securing Julians freedom.

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Thanks for the encouragement — I really appreciate it!

That said, to make projects like the Freedom Wall, Justice Journal, and on-chain petitions a reality, we first need to address a critical technical decision: Which blockchain should we build on?

Should AssangeDAO launch its own dedicated chain, or deploy on an existing low-gas network like Optimism, Polygon, or BNB Chain? This will directly affect cost, scalability, and how accessible these tools are to the public.

It’s important that the community actively joins this discussion — the choice of infrastructure will shape the long-term success of these initiatives.

Let’s work together to make sure we’re building on the right foundation.

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Before deciding on this matter, we can list the advantages and disadvantages of the chain in question, so it will be clear at a glance.
But I don’t recommend the BNB chain, its verification nodes are too centralized and not decentralized enough, and it’s not the L2 chain of Ether. Solana has more momentum and is fairer if you choose another main chain.

Path Option Pros Cons Cost Technical Barrier
① Ethereum Mainnet - Highest security
- Strong credibility
- Compatible with existing contracts
- Very high gas fees
- Not viable for high-frequency user interactions
:red_circle: High
($5–15 per tx)
:large_blue_circle: Low
② Optimism / Polygon / BNB - Mature ecosystem
- Extremely low gas fees
- EVM compatible
- BNB offers listing opportunities on Binance Alpha
- Some fragmentation with mainnet governance
- BNB more speculative
:green_circle: Very low
(<$0.01)
:green_circle: Low
③ Solana - High throughput
- Low latency and cost
- Not EVM compatible
- Requires full migration
- $JUSTICE must be reissued
:green_circle: Low :red_circle: High (non-EVM chain)
④ Custom AppChain / Rollup - Full control
- $JUSTICE as native gas
- Custom governance logic
- Very high cost
- Requires dedicated dev team
- Difficult to bootstrap users
:red_circle: Very high
($50k–$100k+)
:red_circle: Very high

If we aim to launch the Freedom Wall on Freedom Day, I would recommend deploying it on BNB Chain. Deploying on BNB Chain would significantly increase the potential for $JUSTICE to be listed on Binance Alpha in the future. Aligning with BNB’s ecosystem not only lowers gas costs and enhances user accessibility, but also strategically positions the token within Binance’s broader infrastructure — which could be a major advantage for exposure and adoption.

Solana isn’t EVM-compatible — which means high dev costs, wallet reconstruction, and no compatibility with our current governance and $JUSTICE contracts. That makes short-term deployment nearly impossible.

BNB Chain, while more centralized, is EVM-compatible and allows fast, low-cost development using our existing tools. If we want to launch something like Freedom Wall soon, BNB is the more practical choice.

Suggested Rollout Strategy

Phase Action Timeline
:one: Planning Forum proposal to deploy apps on L2 2–3 days
:two: Bridge Token Bridge $JUSTICE to Polygon / BNB 2–3 days
:three: Deploy Apps Launch Freedom Wall, Journal, Petition 1 week
:four: Community Push Incentivize usage with NFTs, airdrops 1–2 weeks
:five: Liquidity (Optional) Create JUSTICE/BNB pool on PancakeSwap As needed
:soon: Binance Alpha Path Apply based on usage data & dApp success Depends on traction
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Thank you for your work. The disadvantage of using a BNB chain is that it will lose the large number of Ether users. In addition, BNB’s ecosystem is lacking, which will affect the implementation of the previous proposal like “Establish a virtual presence for AssangeDAO within decentralized metaverse platforms such as Decentraland or The Sandbox ”, and the actual use of BNB chains is not popular, which will also affect donations and distributions. As well as just mentioned that BNB is an L1.

Yet we know from experience that the market capitalization of tokens in the Ether ecosystem is usually very high, and even the Solana ecosystem, which is gaining momentum, is generally not as large as Ether, and the BNB chain even lacks a high market capitalization project.

I don’t think it’s practical to build a project ecosystem on the Solana chain, but it’s possible to bridge tokens to be traded there. the same goes for the BNB chain, not really suitable for building a project ecosystem there, but only for trading after bridging. Only as a means to attract users from different chains.
So in comparison, L2 is more suitable, but the main ethereum network has recently lowered the gas fee, with an average transaction fee of less than 0.2USD. this may provide a new reference for whether to change the network or not.

Thanks for pointing that out. If Ethereum gas fees remain low recently — and considering the goal of launching on Freedom Day — then there may be no need to go cross-chain in the short term. Deploying directly on Ethereum could actually be the better choice.

Freedom Wall Deployment Plan – Ethereum Mainnet

:date: 1. Execution Timeline

Phase Date Range Task Suggested Lead Deliverable
:white_check_mark: Phase 1: Proposal Drafting June 4 – June 6 (3 days) Publish draft on the forum, gather feedback DAO community Snapshot proposal draft
:white_check_mark: Phase 2: Proposal Voting June 7 – June 10 (4 days) Submit Snapshot vote for approval All token holders Deployment plan approved
:wrench: Phase 3: Dev & Testing June 11 – June 18 (8 days) Smart contract coding,Front-end integration,Mainnet testnet deployment Volunteer devs or hired dev Beta-ready DApp
:rocket: Phase 4: Promotion Campaign June 19 – June 23 (5 days) Pre-launch media, tutorial guides, Twitter push Content contributors Shareable launch kit
:dove: Phase 5: Official Launch :dart: June 24 (Assange Freedom Day) Freedom Wall goes live with signing + $JUSTICE payments + Twitter sharing All users Mainnet DApp live

:money_with_wings: 2. Estimated Budget

Item Est. Cost Description
Smart Contract Deployment ~$100 Deploy Freedom Wall contracts to Ethereum Mainnet
Front-End Dev / UI Integration ~$300 Wallet connect, signature form, Twitter integration
Security Review (optional) ~$300 Informal community review or lightweight audit
NFT Generator (optional) ~$150 Generate signature images for Twitter sharing
On-chain Gas Incentives ~$200 For rewards, user incentives, and airdrops
Contingency Buffer ~$150 Emergency funds, upgrades, misc costs
Total ≈ $1,200 USD Payable in ETH from DAO treasury

:white_check_mark: Users will cover their own transaction gas when signing.
:white_check_mark: DAO only funds infrastructure, incentives, and engagement tools.
:white_check_mark: Budget can be trimmed if development is done by volunteers.


:dart: 3. Scope of Features (v1)

Feature Status
Wallet Connect :white_check_mark: Support for Ethereum Mainnet
Message Signing :white_check_mark: Up to 280 characters
$JUSTICE Required :white_check_mark: ~1000 $JUSTICE per message (adjustable)
On-chain Storage :white_check_mark: Public Etherscan-viewable records
Twitter Sharing :white_check_mark: Auto template for social sharing
Message Browsing :white_check_mark: Sorted by time / size / popularity
Future Modules :arrows_counterclockwise: NFT minting, badges, curation (optional later)
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I think these proposals are all good, they can be implemented, there are few differences, and the cost is low. After three years of silence in official activities, we can officially announce some activities to tell the crypto community that we are still here, which is very important.

Agree with these proposals, but we still need to solve the governance problem first.

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Awesome, very much looking forward to future DAO organizations!