One of the main design criteria for DAOs is that their governance must lead to divergence in powers. If the design is convergent — for example continuous accumulation of power by specific parties —, eventually this means stagnation and then death.

Governance Public Utilities for @zksync at @thezknation

Oh I don’t think that’s what I’m trying to say. Here’s another take: Any system that attempts to reach a specific state (eg complete distribution of goods in equal manner or complete consolidation, or any specific in between) is convergent. Divergent means it does not reach a specific state (no known limit)

What are the goals of said DAO in this case? And on what time horizon are you thinking?

Theoretically I agree, but I’m having a hard time coming up with examples where this has actually played out.

Feels like founder-led publicly traded co’s tell a different story?

There are stages different DAOs can go through. 

The founding stage will likely be a lot of accumulation by the same people. 

But there has to be a transition point where power diverges and that's the true test of the initial contributors' commitment to decentralization.

Most have yet to see this stage.