Yeah new gauges always have to be voted on by the ... @curvefi

Answer:No, the bribes do not come from the DAO. The DAO is responsible for voting on new gauges before they can receive CRV. The DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization that is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the community. The DAO is composed of members who vote on proposals and the majority of votes decide the outcome. The DAO is a transparent system that allows the community to have a say in the decisions that are made. The voting process is designed to ensure that all members have a say in the outcome and that the decision is made in the best interest of the community.

Is this where the bribes come from?