According to Foresight News, Gauntlet, a DeFi research and risk management company, has announced a partnership with the NEAR Foundation. The collaboration aims to develop a new governance framework and promote the growth of the NEAR ecosystem. Gauntlet's governance work will involve three workflows. Firstly, they will design a new structure centered on transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Secondly, they will analyze past grants to optimize ongoing plans. Lastly, they will encourage community participation and optimize governance processes.