The PAIRO Foundation

A Swiss non-profit foundation guided by transparency, governance, and community trust. We exist to empower democratic participation and create lasting social impact.

Who We Are

The PAIRO Foundation redefines ownership as participation. We believe that true belonging comes not from possessing, but from actively contributing to and shaping the communities we care about.

Through blockchain governance, we enable communities to make collective decisions transparently and democratically. Our platform transforms individual contributions into collective impact, creating sustainable change through shared purpose and mutual accountability.

As a Swiss non-profit foundation, we operate under the highest standards of transparency, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary responsibility. Every decision, every allocation, and every outcome is open for community review and verification.

Governance Structure

Our governance follows a transparent six-step process ensuring legal compliance, expert review, and democratic decision-making at every stage.

Community

Ideas and proposals from token holders

Democratic participation starts here

Legal

Compliance review and legal assessment

Swiss law framework compliance

Advisory

Expert guidance and strategic review

Independent advisory evaluation

Audit

Technical and financial verification

Third-party security assessment

DAO

Decentralized community voting

Token holder democratic decision

Council

Final oversight and implementation

Foundation council approval

The Council

Our Foundation Council provides oversight, strategic guidance, and ensures alignment with our mission of transparent, community-driven governance.

Dr. Sarah Chen
Foundation Chair

Dr. Sarah Chen

Former UN Development Programme director with 15 years in international governance and sustainable development initiatives.

Marcus Weber
Legal Oversight

Marcus Weber

Swiss legal expert specializing in foundation law, blockchain regulation, and international compliance frameworks.

Dr. Amara Okafor
Advisory Lead

Dr. Amara Okafor

Blockchain governance researcher and former World Bank consultant on digital transformation in emerging economies.

Elena Rodriguez
Community Representative

Elena Rodriguez

Community organizer and social impact advocate with deep experience in participatory governance and inclusion.

Advisory Board

World-class experts providing strategic guidance across technology, regulation, impact investment, and community governance.

Prof. Michael Thompson

Blockchain Technology Advisor

MIT professor and former Ethereum Foundation researcher

Lisa Park

Impact Investment Specialist

Managing Director at Global Impact Partners, $2B+ AUM

David Müller

Regulatory Affairs Consultant

Former Swiss FINMA official, cryptocurrency regulation expert

Dr. Priya Sharma

Social Innovation Advisor

Stanford Social Innovation Review editor, nonprofit strategy expert

Jean-Luc Dubois

International Development

Former OECD director, sustainable development policy specialist

Anna Kowalski

Community Governance Expert

DAO governance researcher, decentralized organization consultant

Compliance & Oversight

The PAIRO Foundation operates under Swiss foundation law, providing robust legal framework and regulatory compliance. Our operations are governed by Swiss Federal Civil Code and supervised by cantonal authorities.

We work closely with MME Legal, Switzerland's leading blockchain and cryptocurrency law firm, ensuring all activities meet international regulatory standards and best practices in digital asset governance.

Regular audits, transparency reports, and regulatory filings demonstrate our commitment to accountability and proper stewardship of community resources.

Timeline & Milestones

Key milestones in our foundation's journey toward transparent, community-driven governance and sustainable social impact.

January 2023Completed

Foundation Establishment

PAIRO Foundation officially established under Swiss law in Zug

March 2023Completed

Legal Compliance Framework

Comprehensive regulatory framework implemented with MME Legal guidance

June 2023Completed

First DAO Vote

Community governance activated with inaugural proposal voting system

September 2023Completed

Pilot Projects Launch

First community-driven impact initiatives deployed in three regions

December 2023Completed

Transparency Hub

Real-time reporting and audit systems made publicly accessible

Q2 2024In Progress

Global Expansion

International partnerships and multi-region governance framework

Our Purpose

The PAIRO Foundation exists to empower communities, ensure transparency, and create lasting social impact. Through democratic governance and blockchain technology, we transform individual participation into collective change.