🏛️Utility & Governance

Token utility, governance mechanics, and DAO participation in 0QP

True decentralized governance where token holders control the entire protocol.

Token Utility Overview

Primary Utilities

🗳️ Governance Rights

Full protocol control:

• Vote on fee adjustments

• Approve new chain integrations

• Control treasury spending

• Decide on protocol upgrades

• Voting weight: 1 token = 1 vote

💰 Revenue Sharing

💸 Fee Discounts

🔑 Premium Access

Staking Mechanics

Flexible Staking

No lock-up required:

• Stake anytime: Immediate activation

• Unstake anytime: No waiting period

• Liquid tokens: Receive tradeable s0QP

• Base APY: 8-15% depending on protocol revenue

Enhanced Staking Tiers

Lock for higher rewards:

Lock Period	APY Bonus	Total APY	Benefits Unlocked
Flexible	+0%	8-15%	Basic voting, fee sharing
30 days	+2%	10-17%	10% fee discount
90 days	+4%	12-19%	25% fee discount
180 days	+6%	14-21%	40% fee discount + AI access
365 days	+8%	16-23%	50% fee discount + VIP benefits

s0QP Liquid Staking Benefits

Best of both worlds:

• Earn staking rewards (8-23% APY)

• Keep liquidity through s0QP tokens

• Use in DeFi: Lend, farm, or trade s0QP

• Governance power: s0QP votes = 0QP votes

DAO Governance Structure

Proposal System

Anyone can propose with 10,000 0QP:

📋 Proposal Types

What can be proposed:

• Fee adjustments: Change trading spreads

• New features: Add protocol functionality

• Chain expansion: Launch on new networks

• Treasury spending: Fund development/marketing

• Emergency actions: Security responses

⏱️ Voting Timeline

✅ Approval Thresholds

Voting Mechanics

How voting works:

• Snapshot voting: Gas-free off-chain votes

• Quadratic scaling: Reduce whale influence

• Delegation: Allow others to vote with your tokens

• Historical weight: Based on average holdings over time

Voting rewards:

• 50 Zero Points per proposal vote

• Bonus multipliers for consistent participation

• Special NFTs for governance contributors

• Priority access to new features

DAO Treasury Management

Treasury Composition

Community-controlled funds:

• 150M 0QP tokens reserved for protocol needs

• Fee revenue accumulation in multiple assets

• Strategic reserves for opportunities

• Emergency funds for security incidents

Spending Categories

Pre-approved spending (no vote required):

• Security audits: Up to $100K per quarter

• Infrastructure: Server and development tools

• Bug bounties: Up to $50K per vulnerability

• Routine operations: Basic maintenance costs

Community vote required:

• Marketing campaigns: >$50K spending

• New team hiring: Any full-time positions

• Major partnerships: Strategic collaborations

• Token grants: Community project funding

Treasury Dashboard

Full transparency at treasury.0qp.finance:

• Real-time balance tracking

• Historical spending reports

• Proposal funding status

• Revenue vs expenses analysis

Governance Participation

Who Can Participate

All 0QP holders:

• Minimum: 1 0QP token for basic voting

• Proposals: 10,000 0QP to submit new proposals

• Delegation: Any amount can be delegated

• Committees: Apply to join working groups

Governance Committees

Specialized working groups:

🔒 Security Committee

Focus: Protocol security and audits

• Members: 5-7 technical experts

• Term: 6 months

• Powers: Emergency pause authority

• Requirements: Technical background + 50K 0QP

💼 Treasury Committee

🚀 Growth Committee

Governance Rewards

Participation Incentives

Active governance earns rewards:

Activity	Reward	Frequency
Vote on proposal	50 Zero Points	Per vote
Submit proposal	500 Zero Points	If passed
Committee member	1,000 0QP	Monthly
Delegate votes	10 Points per 1K delegated	Monthly

Long-term Incentives

Sustained participation benefits:

• Governance NFTs: Rare collectibles for active voters

• Historical voting power: Bonus weight for long-term participants

• Committee priority: Preference for experienced governors

• Special events: Exclusive governance gatherings

Emergency Governance

Emergency Procedures

For critical security issues:

Security Committee Powers:

• Immediate pause: Stop all protocol functions

• Emergency upgrades: Deploy critical fixes

• Fund protection: Secure user assets

• Communication: Official incident response

Community Override:

• 75% vote: Can reverse emergency actions

• 48-hour window: Time limit for community response

• Full transparency: All actions publicly logged

• Post-incident review: Required improvement analysis

Decentralization Timeline

Current State (Launch)

• DAO governance: Active from day 1

• Community treasury: Fully functional

• Emergency multi-sig: Temporary security measure

• Open participation: No restrictions

6 Months Post-Launch

• Remove emergency controls: Transfer to pure DAO

• Elect committees: First governance committees

• Establish precedents: Voting patterns and norms

• International expansion: Global governance participation

Long-term Vision (1+ Years)

• Full decentralization: Complete community control

• Mature governance: Established processes and culture

• Cross-protocol coordination: Governance alliances

• Regulatory compliance: Adapt to global requirements

Getting Governance Power

Step 1: Acquire 0QP

Multiple ways to earn tokens:

• Buy on DEXs for immediate participation

• Provide liquidity to earn LP rewards

• Trade actively for Zero Points conversion

• Participate in protocol to earn rewards

Step 2: Start Participating

Begin with small steps:

• Read proposals and community discussions

• Vote on proposals that interest you

• Join Discord governance channels

• Follow governance social accounts

Step 3: Increase Involvement

Deeper participation:

• Stake tokens for enhanced voting power

• Submit your own improvement proposals

• Apply for governance committee positions

• Delegate voting power if traveling/busy

True decentralization: Your voice matters regardless of holding size. All governance is community-driven from day 1.

Governance Tools

Voting Interface

Easy participation at vote.0qp.finance:

• Snapshot integration: Gas-free voting

• Mobile-friendly: Vote from anywhere

• Delegation tools: Manage proxy voting

• History tracking: See your voting record

Discussion Forums

Community governance discussion:

• Discord governance channels for real-time chat

• Commonwealth forum for structured discussion

• Proposal drafting collaborative tools

• Expert AMAs with governance committee members