# 🗳️Voting Process

Learn how to participate in 0QP governance and make your voice heard.

### Voting Requirements

#### Eligibility

**Who can vote**:

* **0QP holders**: Any amount of staked 0QP
* **s0QP holders**: Liquid staking tokens count equally
* **Minimum**: 1 0QP token for basic voting
* **Proposals**: 10,000 0QP required to submit

#### Voting Power Calculation

**Your voting weight**:

Voting Power = Staked 0QP + s0QP Balance + Delegated Tokens

Example:
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Personal stake: 5,000 0QP
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s0QP held: 2,000 s0QP
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Delegated to you: 3,000 0QP
\
Total voting power: 10,000 votes

#### Voting Bonuses

**Enhanced voting power for**:

* **Long-term stakers**: +10% for 365+ day locks
* **Committee members**: +25% bonus weight
* **Historical participation**: +5% for consistent voting
* **Delegation leaders**: Bonus based on delegated amount

### Proposal Lifecycle

#### Phase 1: Discussion (7 days)

**Community debate period**:

* **Forum discussion**: Commonwealth.im/0qp
* **Discord channels**: #governance-discussion
* **Community calls**: Weekly governance meetings
* **Feedback collection**: Gather community input

#### Phase 2: Temperature Check (3 days)

**Gauge community interest**:

* **Informal poll**: Discord/Twitter polling
* **Sentiment analysis**: Community feedback review
* **Refinement**: Adjust proposal based on feedback
* **Threshold**: 60% positive for advancement

#### Phase 3: Formal Proposal (1 day)

**Official submission**:

* **10K 0QP required**: Proposal bond required
* **Technical review**: Security committee check
* **Format verification**: Proper proposal structure
* **Publication**: Added to official voting platform

#### Phase 4: Voting Period (5 days)

**Active voting window**:

* **120 hours**: Voting period duration
* **Real-time results**: Live vote tracking
* **Change allowed**: Can modify vote until deadline
* **Final countdown**: Last 24 hours highlighted

#### Phase 5: Execution Delay (24-72 hours)

**Implementation preparation**:

* **Time lock**: Delay allows final review
* **Technical preparation**: Deploy necessary changes
* **Community notification**: Final implementation notice
* **Emergency override**: Security committee veto power

### How to Vote

#### Access Voting Platform

1. **Visit vote.0qp.finance**
2. **Connect wallet** with staked 0QP
3. **Verify voting power** display
4. **Browse active proposals**

#### Voting Options

**Three choices available**:

* **For**: Support the proposal
* **Against**: Oppose the proposal
* **Abstain**: Count toward quorum but stay neutral

#### Gas-Free Voting

**Using Snapshot protocol**:

* **No gas fees**: Voting is completely free
* **Signature required**: Wallet signs message only
* **Instant recording**: Vote registered immediately
* **Mobile friendly**: Works on all devices

### Voting Strategies

#### Research Before Voting

**Due diligence steps**:

1. **Read full proposal**: Don't rely on summaries
2. **Check discussion**: Review community debates
3. **Understand impact**: How it affects protocol
4. **Consider long-term**: Think beyond immediate effects

#### Voting Approaches

**Active Voter**:

* **Every proposal**: Vote on all governance items
* **Deep research**: Thoroughly understand each item
* **Community engagement**: Participate in discussions
* **Time commitment**: 2-5 hours weekly

**Selective Voter**:

* **Important items**: Focus on major decisions
* **Expertise areas**: Vote on familiar topics
* **Delegate others**: Use delegation for other items
* **Time commitment**: 1-2 hours weekly

**Delegated Voter**:

* **Choose delegate**: Select trusted representative
* **Monitor performance**: Review delegate decisions
* **Override when needed**: Vote directly on key issues
* **Time commitment**: 30 minutes weekly

### Delegation System

#### What is Delegation?

**Proxy voting mechanism**:

* **Transfer voting power**: Let others vote with your tokens
* **Maintain ownership**: Keep full token ownership
* **Revocable**: Cancel delegation anytime
* **Partial**: Delegate only portion of tokens

#### How to Delegate

1. **Choose delegate**: Research potential representatives
2. **Visit delegation page**: vote.0qp.finance/delegate
3. **Enter delegate address**: Wallet of chosen representative
4. **Confirm delegation**: Sign wallet transaction
5. **Monitor decisions**: Track delegate voting behavior

#### Finding Good Delegates

**Research criteria**:

* **Voting history**: Consistent participation record
* **Expertise**: Knowledge in relevant areas
* **Communication**: Regular updates to delegators
* **Alignment**: Similar values and priorities

#### Popular Delegates

**Community-recognized representatives**:

| Delegate              | Expertise               | Delegated | Votes Cast         |
| --------------------- | ----------------------- | --------- | ------------------ |
| **CryptoExpert.eth**  | DeFi protocols          | 2.3M 0QP  | 98% participation  |
| **SecurityFirst.eth** | Smart contract security | 1.8M 0QP  | 100% participation |
| **YieldMaxi.eth**     | Tokenomics optimization | 1.2M 0QP  | 95% participation  |

### Governance Rewards

#### Participation Rewards

**Earn for active governance**:

* **Vote casting**: 50 Zero Points per proposal
* **Proposal submission**: 500 Zero Points if passes
* **Committee participation**: 1,000 0QP monthly
* **Delegation service**: 10 Points per 1K delegated

#### Bonus Multipliers

**Enhanced rewards for**:

* **Consistent voting**: 2x multiplier for 90%+ participation
* **Quality proposals**: 3x bonus for successful proposals
* **Delegate performance**: Bonus based on delegator satisfaction
* **Committee leadership**: Chair positions get 50% bonus

#### NFT Rewards

**Exclusive governance NFTs**:

* **Founding Voter**: First 100 governance participants
* **Proposal Champion**: Submit 3+ successful proposals
* **Delegate Leader**: Manage 100K+ delegated votes
* **Committee Member**: Serve on governance committees

### Proposal Guidelines

#### Proposal Requirements

**What makes a valid proposal**:

* **Clear title**: Concise proposal description
* **Detailed rationale**: Why change is needed
* **Implementation plan**: How to execute changes
* **Impact analysis**: Expected effects on protocol
* **Timeline**: When changes take effect

#### Proposal Template

```markdown
# Proposal Title

## Summary
Brief 2-3 sentence overview

## Motivation
Why this change is needed

## Specification
Technical details of implementation

## Expected Impact
- Economic effects
- User experience changes
- Security considerations

## Implementation Timeline
- Phase 1: Preparation (X weeks)
- Phase 2: Deployment (X weeks)  
- Phase 3: Monitoring (X weeks)

## Voting Options
- For: Approve this proposal
- Against: Reject this proposal
```

#### Getting Proposal Support

**Build consensus before submission**:

1. **Discussion first**: Community forums and Discord
2. **Address concerns**: Respond to feedback
3. **Find champions**: Get influential supporters
4. **Refine proposal**: Incorporate suggestions
5. **Build coalition**: Secure voting commitments

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