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GOVERNANCE & DAOS

Proposal (Governance Proposal)

Definition

A governance proposal is a formal suggestion submitted to a DAO or protocol community for voting. Proposals can include parameter changes, protocol upgrades, treasury spending, or strategic decisions.

Example

💡 Example

A proposal to change Uniswap's trading fee from 0.3% to 0.25% would need to be voted on by UNI token holders before implementation.

Risks to Consider

⚠️ Risks
  • Poor decision making
  • Low participation
  • Governance attacks

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