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General Governance

Learn how Paxeer's on-chain governance works, including proposal submission, voting periods, quorum rules, and mainnet parameters for PAX holders.

Decentralized Decision Making

Paxeer employs an on-chain governance system that enables PAX holders to participate in the decision-making process for the network. This system is built on the Cosmos SDK governance module with enhancements specific to Paxeer's architecture.

How Governance Works

  1. Proposal Submission - Anyone can submit a governance proposal with an initial deposit.
  2. Deposit Period - Community members can contribute to the proposal deposit.
  3. Voting Period - Once minimum deposit is reached, voting begins.
  4. Execution - Approved proposals are automatically executed.

Governance Logic

  • Quorum Requirement - A minimum percentage of bonded tokens must participate in voting for a proposal to be valid.
  • Approval Threshold - A proposal must receive more than 50% approval (excluding abstain votes) to pass, or 66.7% for expedited proposals.
  • Veto Protection - If more than 33.4% of votes are "NoWithVeto", the proposal is vetoed regardless of other vote counts.

Network Parameters

Mainnet (hyperpax_125-1)

Live network parameters for Paxeer mainnet.

ParameterValueDescription
Minimum Deposit3500 PAXRequired to enter voting period
Expedited Minimum Deposit7000 PAXRequired to enter expedited voting period
Deposit Period2 daysTime to collect minimum deposit
Voting Period3 daysDuration for voting
Expedited Voting Period24 hoursDuration for expedited voting
Quorum33.4%Minimum participation required
Expedited Quorum66.7%Fast-track proposals
Approval Threshold50%Standard proposals
Expedited Threshold66.7%Fast-track proposals
Veto Threshold33.4%Maximum veto votes allowed

Vote Types

Voting Options

Understand the different voting options available.

  1. Yes - Support the proposal as written. Counts toward approval threshold.
  2. No - Oppose the proposal. Counts against approval threshold.
  3. Abstain - Neutral position. Counts toward quorum but not approval threshold.
  4. NoWithVeto - Strong opposition. Can veto a proposal if threshold is exceeded.

Weighted Voting

Advanced Voting

Validators and delegators can split their voting power across multiple options using weighted voting.

  • Flexibility - Distribute voting power across different options based on preference strength.
  • Precision - Express nuanced positions on complex proposals with percentage allocations.

Proposal Outcomes

OutcomeConditions
PassedQuorum met (>=33.4% participation) · Approval threshold met (>=50% or >=66.7% for expedited) · Veto threshold not exceeded (less than 33.4% NoWithVeto)
RejectedQuorum met but approval threshold not met · Majority voted "No"
Failed (No Quorum)Less than 33.4% of bonded tokens participated · Proposal automatically fails
VetoedMore than 33.4% of votes were "NoWithVeto" · Indicates strong community opposition

Best Practices

Community Engagement

Guidelines for effective governance participation.

  • Research Thoroughly - Read proposals and understand their implications before voting.
  • Engage in Discussion - Participate in community forums and discussions to better understand different perspectives.
  • Vote Responsibly - Consider the long-term implications of proposals for the network and ecosystem.
  • Stay Informed - Follow governance updates and participate actively in the democratic process.