The Drift Foundation has introduced the DIP-9 proposal to allocate $1.5 million monthly to Drift Labs for operational support, totaling $9 million upfront for the first half of 2026. The funding will cover expenses such as engineering infrastructure, subscriptions, and gas fees, sourced from existing agreement fees. The proposal aims for sustainable development funding, with voting scheduled to start on December 24, 2025, and an initial two-year implementation timeframe.