Parcel is an India-based blockchain company that has developed a series of tools for DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) treasury management including crypto payroll, mass payout of cryptocurrency, and money streaming using Gnosis multi-sig. Parcel uses end-to-end encryption for all organization data stored on IPFS and Filecoin. The target market includes DAOs and organizations that use cryptocurrency for their financial activities.
Founded in Gurgaon, India, as a solution to the DAO treasury management challenges by Anubhav Girdhar and Tarun Gupta.
Received $0.5 million in pre-seed funding to develop crypto payroll and other treasury-related tools.
Also secured a $2.5 million seed investment from investors such as 6th Man Ventures and Dragonfly.
Decentralized storage (IPFS/Filecoin)
Inferred from product descriptions on F6S and RootData
| Service | Cost | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parcel | Free (open source) | Built on top of Gnosis Safe, friction-free payments management for DAOs. No explicit pricing mentioned on official sources. | Giveth DAO Forum Proposal |
| Gnosis Safe Integration | $0 | Multi-signature wallet integration for secure treasury storage and transactions. | Giveth DAO Forum Proposal |
| Feature | Parcel | Gnosis Safe | Request Finance | Aragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payments Automation | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial |
| Payroll Management | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Multisig Wallet | Yes (built on Gnosis) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Treasury Reporting | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial |
| Expense Management | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Grants/Airdrops | Yes | No | Partial | Partial |
| Starting Price | Free | Free | Paid | Paid |
| Free Tier | Yes (open source) | Yes | No | No |
| API Access | Modular | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support Options | Community | Community | Enterprise | Enterprise |
Parcel is an additional layer of functionality (payments/payroll) on top of Gnosis Safe's base multisig security that enables users to perform user-friendly operations for DAOs.
Parcel will be best suited for DAOs who have a high demand for streamlined payroll and payments processes; Gnosis Safe will provide the most robust multisig treasury security.
Request emphasizes the need for an invoice management system, and compliant with paid tiers, whereas Parcel has a free, open-sourced payment solution that is primarily focused on DAO operations. Request would be a better fit for enterprise compliance needs.
Parcel will be best suited for cost-conscience DAOs; Request will be best for regulated financial flow.
Aragon has a larger suite of tools for DAO governance including treasury management tools. Parcel has a more limited scope of being a payments layer above an existing wallet such as Gnosis.
Aragon will be the best choice for DAOs looking to create a complete DAO from scratch; Parcel will provide the most efficient option for payments optimization.
Parcel is a modular solution that manages payments on behalf of DAOs by utilizing Gnosis Safe. It is designed to simplify many aspects of DAO administration such as payroll, expense reimbursement, grants and airdrops while maintaining self-custody and on-chain transparency.
Parcel extends the functionality of Gnosis Safe with its frictionless payment modules. Once a transaction has been approved via multisig it executes automatically thus reducing the need for manual processes.
Parcel is capable of managing payroll, operational expenses, community grants and airdrops. In addition all payments are made through multisig-secured smart contracts ensuring both the security and auditability of transactions.
Yes. By utilizing Gnosis Safe’s multisig wallets there is no single point of failure for Parcel. All transactions executed by Parcel are on-chain verifiable and can be accessed with shared ownership and self-custody.
Parcel includes additional payment modules specifically designed for recurring payments and payroll automation. In addition, Parcel addresses common DAO administrative issues such as the manual process required to sign off on transactions and the lack of data analytics for payment tracking.
Parcel will work with Gnosis Safe on the Ethereum network and other EVM compatible networks. Support for specific networks will follow the deployment schedule of Gnosis Safe.
Yes. Parcel fills a gap in DAO reporting capabilities with its treasury insights and payment tracking features. It also allows for on-chain records of all transactions related to the DAO to aid in compliance and optimization.
The cost associated with using Parcel consists of standard Gnosis Safe transaction fees plus some minimal gas costs. There are no stated subscription fees; therefore the cost of using Parcel is solely based on blockchain usage.
Parcel offers specific value to DAOs that utilize Gnosis Safe for their payment needs and payroll automation. Parcel excels at providing a reduction in operational friction while maintaining the same multisig security standards that Gnosis Safe does. Best suited for DAOs currently utilizing Gnosis Safe and looking for ways to improve their workflows.
Parcel Is Smart Upgrade For Gnosis Safe DAOs Focused On Payment Efficiency Over General Treasury Complexity.
Parcel Is A Specialized Gnosis Safe Extension For DAO Payments, Payroll, Grants And Expenses. It Directly Address Key Pain Points Like Manual Multisig Signing And Reporting Gaps. DAO Community Validation Through Adoption Proposals Like Giveth DAO. Positioning As Frictionless Treasury Operations Layer.
Fair - product details from DAO proposals and treasury management articles. Limited official documentation access. No pricing, API specs, or customer metrics publicly available.
The payments solution was featured in the Giveth DAO proposal as the recommended way to address some of the DAO's real-world issues, such as the lack of reporting and the manual nature of payroll.
Built directly off the Gnosis Safe smart contract. As such it has the battle tested multi-sig security that is part of all Gnosis Safe solutions, plus adds in the payment workflow modules.
This service was designed specifically for payroll, expenses, grants and airdrops. It fits into the space between a basic multi-sig wallet and a full accounting platform.
Created from the operational needs of a DAO. Mentioned in BanklessDAO writing as the Treasury Payments Tool.
