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title: General Governance
sidebarTitle: Overview
description: >-
  Learn how Paxeer's on-chain governance works, including proposal submission,
  voting periods, quorum rules, and mainnet parameters for PAX holders.
---

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**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.

| Parameter | Value | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimum Deposit | 3500 PAX | Required to enter voting period |
| Expedited Minimum Deposit | 7000 PAX | Required to enter expedited voting period |
| Deposit Period | 2 days | Time to collect minimum deposit |
| Voting Period | 3 days | Duration for voting |
| Expedited Voting Period | 24 hours | Duration for expedited voting |
| Quorum | 33.4% | Minimum participation required |
| Expedited Quorum | 66.7% | Fast-track proposals |
| Approval Threshold | 50% | Standard proposals |
| Expedited Threshold | 66.7% | Fast-track proposals |
| Veto Threshold | 33.4% | 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

| Outcome | Conditions |
| --- | --- |
| Passed | Quorum met (>=33.4% participation) · Approval threshold met (>=50% or >=66.7% for expedited) · Veto threshold not exceeded (less than 33.4% NoWithVeto) |
| Rejected | Quorum met but approval threshold not met · Majority voted "No" |
| Failed (No Quorum) | Less than 33.4% of bonded tokens participated · Proposal automatically fails |
| Vetoed | More 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.