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GOVERNANCE & DAOS

Snapshot (Governance Snapshot)

Definition

A snapshot is a specific block height at which token holdings are recorded for governance voting, preventing users from buying tokens just to vote and then immediately selling.

Example

💡 Example

A governance vote announces a snapshot at block 15,000,000, meaning only wallets holding tokens at that block can participate, preventing last-minute vote buying.

Risks to Consider

⚠️ Risks
  • Advance notice gaming
  • Snapshot timing manipulation
  • Exclusion of recent holders

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