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Governance

Decentralized decision making. Token holders shape the network. Your stake is your voice.

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How Governance Works

Community-driven protocol evolution. Transparent. On-chain. Binding.

EVVO implements progressive decentralization. Governance power transfers from founding team to token holders as the network matures. Every protocol change, treasury allocation, and parameter adjustment flows through community governance.

This is not advisory voting. Governance decisions are binding. Approved proposals execute automatically through smart contracts. No central authority can override community consensus. The network belongs to its participants.

Governance operates in cycles. Proposals submit during open windows. Voting periods allow thorough consideration. Execution follows successful votes. The rhythm ensures thoughtful decisions without endless delays.

  1. 01Discussion
  2. 02Proposal Submission
  3. 03Review Period
  4. 04Voting Period
  5. 05Execution
01

One Token, One Vote

Voting power proportional to holdings. No special privileges. No weighted classes. Every token counts equally as baseline.

02

Stake Multipliers

Staked tokens earn voting multipliers. Longer commitments receive stronger voice. Aligned incentives reward long-term thinking.

03

On-Chain Execution

Approved proposals execute automatically. No intermediary required. Smart contracts enforce community decisions.

04

Full Transparency

All proposals, votes, and executions visible on-chain. Complete audit trail. No backroom decisions.

MECHANICS

Voting Process

From idea to execution. Structured process ensuring quality decisions.

DurationOngoingStatusOff-chain

Discussion

Ideas surface in community channels. Telegram, Discord, and forums host initial discussion. Concepts refine through community feedback before formal proposal.

DurationOpen windowsStatusOn-chain

Proposal Submission

Qualified proposers submit formal governance proposals. Proposals include rationale, implementation details, and impact assessment. Submission requires minimum token threshold.

Duration3 daysStatusOn-chain

Review Period

Community reviews submitted proposals. Questions raised. Clarifications provided. Proposers can amend before voting begins. No voting during review.

Duration5 daysStatusOn-chain

Voting Period

Token holders cast votes. For, Against, or Abstain. Votes weighted by holdings and stake multipliers. Voting snapshot taken at period start.

Duration2 days (timelock)StatusOn-chain

Execution

Successful proposals enter timelock. Final review window before execution. After timelock, smart contracts execute approved changes automatically.

Voting Parameters
Proposal Threshold
10,000 EVVO (0.1% of supply)
Quorum Requirement
4% of total supply
Approval Threshold
51% of votes cast
Review Period
3 days
Voting Period
5 days
Execution Timelock
48 hours
Snapshot Timing
Voting period start

Vote Types

  • For

    Support the proposal. Counted toward approval threshold.

  • Against

    Oppose the proposal. Counted against approval threshold.

  • Abstain

    Participate without taking position. Counts toward quorum but not approval calculation.

Quorum Requirement4% of total supply
Approval Threshold51% of votes cast
PROPOSALS

Creating Proposals

Turn ideas into action. Structured format for effective governance.

Who Can Propose

  1. 01
    Minimum Holdings

    10,000 EVVO

    Proposers must hold at least 0.1% of total supply. Prevents spam while keeping threshold accessible.
  2. 02
    Holding Period

    7 days minimum

    Tokens must be held for at least 7 days before proposal submission. Prevents flash-loan governance attacks.
  3. 03
    Account Standing

    Good standing

    No history of malicious proposals or governance abuse. Community can flag bad actors.

Required Proposal Components

proposal.md
  1. 01Title

    Clear, concise proposal title (max 100 characters)

  2. 02Summary

    Brief overview of proposal (max 500 characters)

  3. 03Rationale

    Why this change is needed. Problem being solved. Expected benefits.

  4. 04Specification

    Exact technical changes proposed. Parameter values. Implementation details.

  5. 05Impact Assessment

    Expected effects on network, users, and ecosystem. Risk analysis.

  6. 06Implementation Plan

    Timeline and steps for execution. Dependencies and requirements.

  7. 07Success Metrics

    How to measure if proposal achieves goals. Evaluation criteria.

Proposal Categories

TypeDescriptionQuorumApprovalTimelock
Protocol UpgradesChanges to core network code, consensus rules, or fundamental operations4%51%48 hours
Parameter ChangesAdjustments to existing parameters (fees, limits, thresholds)3%51%24 hours
Treasury AllocationSpending from reserve fund for grants, partnerships, or operations4%51%48 hours
Emergency ActionsCritical security responses or urgent fixes10%67%6 hours
PARTICIPATE

How to Vote

Your step-by-step guide to governance participation.

Getting Started

  1. 01

    Hold $EVVO

    Acquire EVVO tokens through supported exchanges. Tokens must be in your wallet before voting snapshot. Tokens on exchanges cannot vote.
  2. 02

    Connect Wallet

    Visit the governance portal. Connect your wallet containing EVVO tokens. MetaMask, Rabby, and WalletConnect supported.
  3. 03

    Review Proposals

    Browse active proposals. Read rationale, specifications, and community discussion. Understand what you are voting on.
  4. 04

    Cast Vote

    Select For, Against, or Abstain. Confirm transaction in wallet. Vote recorded on-chain. Gas fees apply.
  5. 05

    Track Results

    Monitor voting progress. See community sentiment. Watch execution after successful proposals.

Understanding Your Voting Power

Voting Power = Token Balance × Stake Multiplier

Stake Multiplier1.25x
Staking Tier
Voting Power6,250

Examples

Participation Tips

  1. 01

    Research Before Voting

    Read full proposals. Check community discussion. Understand implications before casting vote.

  2. 02

    Stake for Influence

    Longer stake commitments multiply voting power. Apex stakers have 2x influence of unstaked holders.

  3. 03

    Vote Early

    Voting trends influence others. Early votes shape discussion and momentum.

  4. 04

    Participate Consistently

    Regular participation builds reputation. Active governance strengthens the network.

  5. 05

    Delegate if Busy

    Cannot follow every proposal? Delegate voting power to trusted community members. (Delegation coming post-mainnet)

SCOPE

What Governance Controls

Defined boundaries. Clear authority. Protected fundamentals.

Protocol Parameters

Transaction fees, block parameters, staking requirements, validator thresholds

Examples

Gas price floors, maximum block size, minimum stake amount

Protocol Upgrades

Smart contract updates, consensus mechanism changes, feature additions

Examples

New opcodes, security patches, efficiency improvements

Treasury Management

Reserve fund allocation, grant programs, partnership funding

Examples

Developer grants, marketing budgets, strategic investments

Security Responses

Emergency actions, vulnerability patches, attack responses

Examples

Network pause, rollback authorization, validator removal

Ecosystem Programs

Incentive programs, community initiatives, ambassador programs

Examples

Liquidity mining, bug bounties, content rewards

External Integrations

Bridge parameters, oracle integrations, cross-chain policies

Examples

New bridge routes, oracle provider changes, interoperability standards

What Cannot Change

Some network fundamentals are immutable. Governance cannot modify:

  • Total Supply

    10,000,000 EVVO fixed permanently. No minting. No inflation beyond staking emissions.

  • Core Security Model

    Fundamental cryptographic assumptions cannot weaken through governance.

  • Decentralization Principles

    Governance cannot centralize control or remove community oversight.

  • Token Holder Rights

    Basic token rights (transfer, hold, stake) cannot be revoked.

EVOLUTION

Governance Roadmap

Progressive decentralization. Power transfers to community over time.

  1. Phase 1 · Pre-Mainnet to Month 6Current

    Foundation Guidance

    Core team retains veto power for critical decisions. Community votes advisory but influential. Safety mechanisms active.

    Governance PowerTeam 60% / Community 40%
  2. Phase 2 · Month 6-12Upcoming

    Shared Governance

    Community gains binding authority on most decisions. Team veto limited to security emergencies only. Treasury partially community-controlled.

    Governance PowerTeam 30% / Community 70%
  3. Phase 3 · Month 12-24Future

    Community Majority

    Full community control over protocol and treasury. Team participates as token holders. Emergency multisig retained for critical security only.

    Governance PowerTeam 10% / Community 90%
  4. Phase 4 · Month 24+Future

    Full Decentralization

    Complete community governance. Team has no special powers. Emergency responses handled through expedited community voting.

    Governance PowerTeam 0% / Community 100%

Governance Power

Measuring Decentralization
Token Distribution
Top 10 holders < 30% of supply
Validator Distribution
No single entity > 10% of validation power
Proposal Diversity
> 50 unique proposers per year
Voter Participation
> 20% average turnout
DELEGATION

Vote Delegation

Delegate your voting power to trusted representatives. Participate without constant attention.

Coming Post-Mainnet

Vote delegation activates after mainnet launch. The system is under development to ensure secure and transparent delegation.

How Delegation Works

Not everyone can follow every proposal. Delegation allows token holders to assign voting power to trusted community members. Delegates vote on your behalf. You retain token ownership and can override or revoke delegation anytime.

Delegation enables expertise. Community members with deep protocol knowledge can represent holders who trust their judgment. Voting participation increases without requiring universal engagement.

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Revocable Anytime

Delegation is not permanent. Revoke and reclaim voting power at any time. No lock period.

02

Override Capability

Disagree with your delegate? Vote directly on specific proposals. Your direct vote overrides delegation.

03

Partial Delegation

Delegate portion of your voting power. Keep some direct control while delegating the rest.

04

Transparent Records

All delegations recorded on-chain. See who delegates to whom. Complete accountability.

Being a Delegate

Delegates accept responsibility for voting on behalf of others. Good delegates:

  • Vote consistently on all proposals
  • Communicate rationale for voting decisions
  • Engage with community discussion
  • Act in best interest of delegators and network
RESOURCES

Governance Resources

Tools and information for effective participation.

01Coming Soon

Governance Portal

Submit proposals, cast votes, track results

Coming at mainnet
02External

Governance Documentation

Complete governance framework and technical details

docs.evvo.network/governance (opens in a new tab)
03Coming Soon

Proposal Archive

Historical record of all proposals and outcomes

Coming at mainnet
04Coming Soon

Governance Forum

Community discussion space for proposal ideas

Coming soon

Community Channels

Get Voting Power

Acquire $EVVO to participate in governance. Your tokens are your voice in network decisions.

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Learn More

Read the complete governance framework in technical documentation.

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