Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about governance, tokens, voting, and the platform.

General

What is this protocol?

A decentralized governance platform that enables token holders to collectively manage protocol parameters, treasury funds, and community initiatives through on-chain voting.

Token holders lock their tokens to receive voting power. They can then vote on proposals, delegate their power to others, or submit their own proposals. Approved proposals are executed after a timelock delay.

Is this protocol decentralized?

Yes. All governance decisions are made by token holders through on-chain voting. No single party has control over the protocol.

What blockchain does this run on?

The protocol is deployed on [Network]. See the Contract Audit page for deployed contract addresses.

Tokens

What is the governance token?

The governance token (TOKEN) is the native token used for voting and governance participation. Holders can lock tokens to receive voting power.

How do I get tokens?

You can acquire tokens through:

Exchanges: Purchase on supported DEXs or CEXs
Bonding: Bond assets for tokens (if enabled)
Earning: Participate in community programs
Grants: Apply for community grants

What is the vote-escrowed token (veTOKEN)?

When you lock TOKEN, you receive veTOKEN representing your voting power. The longer you lock, the more voting power you receive. veTOKEN is non-transferable and decays over time as your lock approaches expiration.

What is the staked token (sTOKEN)?

sTOKEN represents tokens staked in the protocol to earn rewards. Unlike veTOKEN, staked tokens can be unstaked (subject to cooldown periods).

Can I transfer my locked tokens?

No. Locked tokens cannot be transferred until the lock expires. This ensures committed governance participation.

Voting

How do I vote?

Lock tokens to receive voting power
Find an active proposal in the app
Review the proposal details
Cast your vote (For, Against, or Abstain)
Sign the transaction

See the Voting Guide for detailed instructions.

How much voting power do I have?

Your voting power depends on:

Amount locked: More tokens = more power
Lock duration: Longer locks = higher multiplier
Time remaining: Power decays as lock approaches expiration

Formula: Voting Power = Locked Amount x Time Multiplier

Can I change my vote?

Yes, you can change your vote any time before the voting period ends. After the period closes, votes are final.

What if I miss a vote?

Missing a vote means your voice isn't counted on that proposal. Consider:

Delegation: Delegate to someone who votes actively
Notifications: Enable alerts for new proposals
Calendar: Track voting deadlines

What is quorum?

Quorum is the minimum participation required for a valid vote. If quorum isn't reached, the proposal fails regardless of the vote split.

What happens after a vote passes?

Passed proposals enter a timelock queue. After the timelock period (typically 1-14 days), the proposal can be executed by anyone.

Delegation

What is delegation?

Delegation allows you to assign your voting power to another address. The delegate votes on your behalf, but you retain your locked tokens.

Can I delegate to multiple people?

It depends on the configuration. Some DAOs support split delegation where you can assign different percentages to multiple delegates.

Can I override my delegate's vote?

Yes. If you vote on a proposal, your vote overrides any delegation for that specific proposal.

How do I become a delegate?

Anyone can become a delegate. To attract delegations:

Build reputation through active participation
Share your voting philosophy
Communicate your positions on proposals
Maintain a consistent voting record

Is delegation revocable?

Yes. You can revoke or change your delegation at any time.

Proposals

Who can create proposals?

Anyone with sufficient voting power can create proposals. The threshold varies by DAO but typically requires a minimum amount of veTOKEN.

What can proposals do?

Proposals can:

Transfer treasury funds
Change protocol parameters
Add or remove roles
Create sub-DAOs or committees
Upgrade contracts
Execute arbitrary calls

How long does the proposal process take?

Typical timeline:

Stage	Duration
Discussion	3-7 days
Voting	7 days
Timelock	1-14 days
Total	11-28 days

What happens if my proposal fails?

Failed proposals can be:

Modified based on feedback and resubmitted
Split into smaller, more focused proposals
Discussed further in the forum

Is there a cost to create proposals?

Creating a proposal requires locking a proposal deposit (if configured). This deposit is returned if the proposal passes or reaches quorum.

Treasury

How is the treasury managed?

The treasury is managed through governance proposals. Token holders vote on how funds are allocated.

What assets are in the treasury?

The treasury can hold any ERC-20 tokens. Common assets include:

Governance tokens
Stablecoins (USDC, DAI)
Protocol revenue
Partner tokens

How are treasury funds protected?

Multi-sig: Critical operations require multiple signatures
Timelock: All transfers have delay periods
Limits: Spending limits for different roles
Transparency: All transactions are on-chain

Can the treasury be drained?

The multi-layer security (governance vote + timelock + multi-sig) makes unauthorized treasury access extremely difficult.

Technical

Are the contracts audited?

Yes. All core contracts have been audited by independent security firms. See Contract Audit for details.

Are the contracts upgradeable?

Yes, contracts use a transparent proxy pattern. Upgrades require:

Governance proposal approval
Timelock delay
Multi-sig execution (for critical contracts)

What wallets are supported?

MetaMask
WalletConnect
Coinbase Wallet
Ledger
Trezor

Is there a mobile app?

The web application is fully responsive and works on mobile browsers. Mobile wallets with built-in browsers (MetaMask Mobile, Coinbase Wallet) provide the best experience.