Fluid Protocol has announced plans to establish the Fluid Foundation, aiming to enhance DAO governance and institutional growth. This strategic shift will grant token holders real control over Fluid's intellectual property and protocol decisions. The Foundation, with a proposed budget of $250,000 per month, will manage all IP, including smart contracts and front-end domains, while serving as a legal entity to meet regulatory obligations. The Foundation's creation coincides with the upcoming launch of DEX v2, expected to become the largest DEX by volume this year. Fluid is also expanding its institutional partnerships, with the first partners nearing launch after extensive legal and compliance coordination. Additional initiatives include the deployment of Lite USD vaults, the Venus Flux launch on BNBCHAIN, and growth on Solana. Fluid aims for a $50 billion TVL by 2026, though some governance members question the Foundation's budget, suggesting alternative compensation models to align incentives with token holders.