Metalos is a futarchy governance platform that combines AI-powered DeFi research with prediction market decision-making, embodying Vitalik's vision of low-risk DeFi as sustainable infrastructure. The platform runs on Base (Ethereum Layer-2) using MetaDAO's proven futarchy smart contract architecture, enabling market-driven governance decisions through PASS/FAIL prediction markets. Metalos represents the convergence of two breakthrough technologies: futarchy (market-based governance) and AI agent research, creating the first platform where community decisions are validated through both prediction markets and intelligent analysis. The Metalos token is used for: * Participating in futarchy governance through prediction market trading * Pledging to support and activate community proposals * Accessing premium AI research features and analytics * Governing vault strategy additions and platform parameters