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programmable economy
Stake DUAL to receive xDUAL and participate in on-chain governance. Discuss proposals on the forum, vote on Aragon.
How voting power works
xDUAL is your governance token. Stake DUAL to receive xDUAL and unlock the ability to vote on Dual Improvement Proposals.
DUAL Tokens
Hold or acquire DUAL, the native token of the Dual network.
Stake
Lock your DUAL tokens in the staking contract to participate.
Receive xDUAL
Get xDUAL representing your governance voting power.
Vote
Cast votes on proposals through the voting portal.
What can be proposed
Proposals fall into three categories. Each is a separate governance stream with its own quorum, and all three pass on a simple majority of the votes cast.
Ecosystem Direction
Decisions shaping the economics, priorities, and long-term direction of Dual.
- Staking & network incentives
- Fee & economic parameters
- Ecosystem strategy
- and more
Protocol Improvements
Changes to the protocol, infrastructure, and technical systems.
- Protocol upgrades
- Network infrastructure
- Security & network parameters
- and more
Treasury Grants
Community-directed funding to expand development and adoption.
- Builder & application grants
- Community event funding
- Integrations & partnerships
- and more
From idea to execution
Dual governance follows a transparent, community-driven process. Proposals move from forum discussion, through a forum signal, to on-chain voting.
Community Idea
Anyone can raise an idea in the Dual Forumand explain the reasoning behind it.
Discussion
The idea is questioned, challenged, and refined.A forum signal gauges community backing.
Minimum 14 daysProposal Approval
The Governance Council checks that the processwas followed. Never the merits.
Within 48 hoursOn-chain Vote
xDUAL holders cast the binding votethrough the voting portal.
14 daysExecution
Approved proposals are carried outby the Dual Foundation.
Each stage is bounded, so decisions cannot be rushed through. The minimum cycle from idea to execution is about one month.
The Governance Charter
The rules of Dual on-chain governance, maintained on the forum and readable here in full. It may only be amended through the process it describes.
Participate in governance
Join the conversation on the forum and cast your vote on the voting portal.
Dual Forum
Discuss proposals, share ideas, and signal support before proposals go on-chain.
Dual Voting
View active proposals, check your voting power, and cast on-chain votes with xDUAL.
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