UIP-13 is a governance proposal designed to close a chapter, not open a new one.

As Usual has grown, certain structures that were appropriate early on have reached the limits of their usefulness. The question is no longer whether the protocol works — it does — but whether its internal architecture is still fit for where it is going next.

UIP-13 addresses that question directly by completing the transition toward a single reference for governance and value: USUAL.

From Parallel Instruments to a Single Reference

USUAL* was introduced as a transitional mechanism. It separated early economic rights from circulating supply while the protocol matured. That separation served its purpose.

Over time, however, parallel instruments create parallel interpretations. Even when rights are clearly defined, the presence of multiple representations of value introduces unnecessary complexity; in governance, in integrations, and in how the system is understood externally.

What was once protective has become ambiguous.

UIP-13 resolves this by defining a clear end-state: USUAL as the sole liquid token and long-term anchor of the protocol.

What UIP-13 Establishes

UIP-13 introduces a structured, non-inflationary path forward:

• USUAL remains the only liquid token, serving as the single point of reference for market value.

• USUAL* transitions through a defined conversion path using existing allocations, not new issuance.

• USUAL governance rights remain valid and explicitly time-bounded until June 2028*, after which governance fully consolidates under USUAL.

The proposal preserves existing rights while removing the need for ongoing interpretation. It simplifies governance mechanics, improves auditability, and reduces long-term uncertainty without altering the economic balance of the system.

Why This Was Brought Forward Now

The direction outlined in UIP-13 was not conceived in isolation. Simplifying governance and reducing long-term ambiguity has been part of a broader internal plan to make the protocol easier to reason about as it scales.

What recent events highlighted is how easily a structural change can be misread when viewed on its own. When elements of the USUAL* conversion surfaced without the surrounding context, they were naturally interpreted as a standalone adjustment rather than as part of a wider simplification effort.

That moment reinforced a simple truth: changes of this kind need to be presented as part of an integrated plan, not as isolated mechanics.

UIP-13 formalises the conversion within governance so it can be understood in full context - as a deliberate step toward a clearer token framework, reduced governance complexity, and a single, durable reference for value and decision-making.

Why This Approach Is Durable

Governance works best when the surface area for misunderstanding is small.

A single token for value and decision-making:

• reduces long-term governance overhead,

• removes perceived asymmetries between stakeholders,

• and makes the protocol easier to reason about for partners, auditors, and future contributors.

Crucially, UIP-13 achieves this without introducing inflation or dilution. The transition relies on existing reserves and allocations, respecting the economic commitments already in place.

It formalizes a transition that would otherwise remain implicit — and implicit systems are rarely durable.

A Necessary Step Before What Comes Next

UIP-13 is not a statement about the future roadmap. It is preparation for it.

Before new layers are added, the base must be stable. Before governance expands, it must be clear. Before the protocol grows outward, it must simplify inward.

This proposal ensures that the next phase of Usual is built on a governance structure that is intentional, comprehensible, and complete.

Engaging With the Proposal

We invite the community to review UIP-13 in full, consider its implications, and engage with the discussion it opens. Strong governance is not measured by how often it changes, but by how deliberately it resolves what no longer serves the system.

UIP-13 is one of those resolutions.