xGov Council and Algorand Foundation met to coordinate Batch 2 framework, open-sourcing, and monthly calls
The xGov Council and the Algorand Foundation met on December 16, 2025 to coordinate updates to the xGov platform and governance processes. The discussions covered implementation of the Batch 2 xGov framework, the open-sourcing of the xGov frontend repository, and the establishment of monthly recurring calls for ongoing coordination.
Other topics included the development of a delegation platform, creation of a shared product backlog, and mechanisms for managing inactive xGov participants.
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