Pars Protocol

The Ten Committees

Ten specialized governance committees with Persian heritage names, each managing a domain like security, treasury, health, and culture.

The Ten Committees (ده کمیته)

Pars Protocol is governed through ten specialized Committees, each with a Persian heritage name and domain expertise. Committees operate as semi-autonomous divisions with dedicated treasury allocations, identity tokens, and governance power over their respective domains.

Pars DAO Structure

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  PARS DAO (پارس داو) - L1 Sovereign                                          │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                              │
│  COUNCIL (شورا) - Elected Governing Body                                     │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│  │  vePARS Holders ──► Elect Council ──► Govern Protocol                    ││
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│                                       │                                      │
│       ┌───────────────────────────────┼───────────────────────────────┐     │
│       │                               │                               │     │
│       ▼                               ▼                               ▼     │
│  10 COMMITTEES (کمیته‌ها)          WORKING GROUPS               SUB-DAOs     │
│  Standing divisions              (گروه‌های کاری)            (داوهای زیرمجموعه)│
│  Each has:                       Temporary task forces       Independent    │
│  • Safe multisig                 All funds recallable        communities    │
│  • Council                                                   Bonded funds   │
│  • Charter                                                   NOT recallable │
│  • Identity token                                                           │
│                                                                              │
│  ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐              │
│  │   AMN   │ │  KHAZ   │ │   DAD   │ │   SAL   │ │  FARH   │              │
│  │Security │ │Treasury │ │Governance│ │ Health  │ │Culture  │              │
│  │  امنیّت  │ │  خزانه   │ │   داد   │ │  سلامت  │ │  فرهنگ  │              │
│  │SECURITY │ │TREASURY │ │ GOVERN  │ │ HEALTH  │ │CULTURE  │              │
│  └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘              │
│                                                                            │
│  ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐              │
│  │   DAN   │ │   SAZ   │ │   PAY   │ │  WAQF   │ │   MIZ   │              │
│  │Research │ │  Infra  │ │Consular │ │Venture  │ │ Impact  │              │
│  │  دانش   │ │ سازندگی │ │  پیام   │ │  وقف    │ │  میزان  │              │
│  │RESEARCH │ │ INFRA   │ │CONSULAR │ │VENTURE  │ │ IMPACT  │              │
│  └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘              │
│                                                                              │
│  SUB-DAOs (Independent Communities)                                          │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│  │  MIGA DAO → MIGA token    │    CYRUS DAO → CYRUS token                  ││
│  │  Own community, bonded funds NOT recallable by parent                    ││
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│                                                                              │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Fund Source Rules

Each Committee/Sub-DAO has two types of funds with different recall rules:

SourceCan Parent Recall?Example
ALLOCATED✓ Yes1% baseline from Pars, grants, streaming
BONDED✗ NoUser-purchased identity tokens

Recall Mechanics

If a Committee goes rogue:

Security Committee Goes Rogue
├── ALLOCATED: $50K → Parent CAN recall ✓
├── BONDED: $200K → Parent CANNOT recall ✗
├── Parent Actions Available:
│   ├── Halt future allocations ✓
│   ├── Veto pending proposals ✓
│   ├── Recall allocated funds ✓
│   └── Recall bonded funds ✗
└── Committee continues with $200K bonded
    └── Community can fork/exit/reform

This preserves community sovereignty while giving parent oversight over delegated capital.

Committee Architecture

Each Committee operates with:

ComponentDescription
SafeMulti-sig treasury vault
CouncilElected governing body (subset of Committee leads)
CharterOperating rules and mandate
Identity TokenMembership and governance token

Committee Profiles

AMN | امنیّت | Security

Domain: Safety & Protection

Operational security for community members, smart contract audits, and protection systems for high-threat environments.

AspectDetail
SymbolAMN
Identity TokenSECURITY
Treasury StrategyStablecoin-only holdings
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • Smart contract security audits
  • Privacy-preserving voting systems
  • Secure communication infrastructure
  • Threat monitoring and response

KHAZ | خزانه | Treasury

Domain: Financial Infrastructure

Central treasury management for the Pars ecosystem. Manages diversified reserves, coordinates cross-Committee funding, and ensures long-term financial sustainability.

AspectDetail
SymbolKHAZ
Identity TokenTREASURY
Treasury StrategyDiversified reserves
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees (+ 25% of Committee allocation)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Multi-chain treasury infrastructure
  • Reserve diversification strategy
  • Cross-Committee funding coordination
  • Financial reporting and transparency

DAD | داد | Governance

Domain: Coordination

Governance tooling, proposal systems, and coordination mechanisms for Pars Improvement Proposals (PIPs).

AspectDetail
SymbolDAD
Identity TokenGOVERN
Treasury StrategyMinimal holdings, focus on tooling
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • PIP proposal system
  • Voting infrastructure
  • Governance documentation
  • Cross-Committee coordination

SAL | سلامت | Health

Domain: Healthcare Access

Healthcare coordination for diaspora communities, mental health support, and medical resource sharing networks.

AspectDetail
SymbolSAL
Identity TokenHEALTH
Treasury StrategyStablecoin + yield-bearing positions
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diaspora health networks
  • Mental health support programs
  • Medical professional directory
  • Health education resources

FARH | فرهنگ | Culture

Domain: Heritage & Arts

Preserving and promoting Persian cultural heritage through arts, language, and educational programming.

AspectDetail
SymbolFARH
Identity TokenCULTURE
Treasury StrategyCreator grants, cultural investment
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • Persian language preservation
  • Cultural heritage documentation
  • Artist grants and residencies
  • Nowruz and cultural event funding

DAN | دانش | Research

Domain: Knowledge & Education

Funding research on diaspora issues, governance models, and technology development for community benefit.

AspectDetail
SymbolDAN
Identity TokenRESEARCH
Treasury StrategyResearch grants, academic partnerships
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diaspora research grants
  • Academic partnerships
  • Policy research and analysis
  • Technology R&D funding

SAZ | سازندگی | Infrastructure

Domain: Technical Systems

Building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that powers the Pars ecosystem.

AspectDetail
SymbolSAZ
Identity TokenINFRA
Treasury StrategyProcurement, technical investment
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • Multi-chain infrastructure
  • Bridge maintenance and security
  • Developer tooling and SDKs
  • Infrastructure scaling

PAY | پیام | Consular

Domain: Community Relations

Coordination between diaspora chapters across 85+ countries, facilitating communication and resource sharing.

AspectDetail
SymbolPAY
Identity TokenCONSULAR
Treasury StrategyCoordination, chapter support
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chapter coordination
  • Cross-border communication
  • Community event support
  • Diaspora networking

WAQF | وقف | Venture

Domain: Long-term Wealth

Multi-generational endowment following the Persian waqf tradition. Long-horizon investments for perpetual community benefit.

AspectDetail
SymbolWAQF
Identity TokenVENTURE
Treasury StrategyLong-horizon venture, preservation
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • Endowment fund management
  • Long-term investment strategy
  • Perpetual grant programs
  • Legacy planning

MIZ | میزان | Impact

Domain: Accountability

Impact auditing, accountability mechanisms, and ensuring all Committees operate with transparency and integrity.

AspectDetail
SymbolMIZ
Identity TokenIMPACT
Treasury StrategyImpact audits, verification
Baseline Allocation1% of protocol fees

Key Responsibilities:

  • Impact measurement
  • Financial audits
  • Accountability reporting
  • Whistleblower protection

Governance Power Formula

Committee voting power is determined by veASHA holdings:

veASHA = ASHA_amount × (lock_duration / max_lock_duration)
ComponentPurpose
ASHA LockingRequires locking reserve token for governance
Linear WeightingLonger locks earn proportionally more power
Commitment4-year max lock demonstrates long-term alignment

veASHA is the sole governance token. CYRUS, MIGA, and PARS are bondable collateral for acquiring ASHA at a discount, not governance tokens themselves.

Committee Elections

Committee leads are elected by veASHA holders:

  • Term Length: 6 months
  • Election Cycle: Staggered (5 committees every quarter)
  • Removal: Any lead can be removed by governance vote
  • Succession: Deputy lead assumes role if lead is removed

Treasury Allocation

Each Committee has a dedicated Safe vault and receives:

  • 1% baseline allocation from protocol fees (guaranteed)
  • Additional gauge-directed allocation via veASHA voting (PIP-7003, PIP-7004)
  • Can issue bonds to acquire additional funding from community
CommitteeIdentity TokenBaselineVault ThresholdCan Issue Bonds
AMNSECURITY1%3-of-5✓
KHAZTREASURY1%3-of-5✓
DADGOVERN1%2-of-5✓
SALHEALTH1%2-of-5✓
FARHCULTURE1%2-of-5✓
DANRESEARCH1%2-of-5✓
SAZINFRA1%3-of-5✓
PAYCONSULAR1%2-of-5✓
WAQFVENTURE1%4-of-5✓
MIZIMPACT1%3-of-5✓

Note: The remaining 90% of protocol fees flows to the GaugeController for vePARS-weighted distribution (see PIP-7003, PIP-7004).

Cross-Committee Coordination

Committees coordinate through:

  • Council Resolutions: Major decisions require full Council vote
  • Committee Liaisons: Each Committee designates a cross-Committee representative
  • Quarterly Summits: All Committee leads meet via Town Hall (PIP-7001)
  • Shared Infrastructure: Common tooling managed by SAZ Committee

Pars Council

The decentralized governance body that controls Pars Protocol through on-chain voting and veASHA token-based governance.

veASHA Voting System

Vote-escrowed token mechanics for governance, including delegation, pessimistic vote casting, and coercion-resistant anonymous voting.

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The Ten Committees (ده کمیته)Pars DAO StructureFund Source RulesRecall MechanicsCommittee ArchitectureCommittee ProfilesAMN | امنیّت | SecurityKHAZ | خزانه | TreasuryDAD | داد | GovernanceSAL | سلامت | HealthFARH | فرهنگ | CultureDAN | دانش | ResearchSAZ | سازندگی | InfrastructurePAY | پیام | ConsularWAQF | وقف | VentureMIZ | میزان | ImpactGovernance Power FormulaCommittee ElectionsTreasury AllocationCross-Committee CoordinationRelated Documentation