Voting System & Governance
PiggyVerse operates as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) where members participate in governance through a transparent voting system.
Overview
Our governance system ensures that all stakeholders have a voice in shaping the future of PiggyVerse while maintaining the stability and integrity established by our Constitution.
All governance proposals are subject to a minimum 7-day voting period to ensure adequate time for community review and deliberation.
Voting Power Distribution
Voting power in PiggyVerse is determined by multiple factors to ensure fair representation:
Base Voting Power
Members receive voting power based on their PIGGY token holdings:
- 1 PIGGY token = 1 vote (for standard proposals)
- Quadratic voting applies to certain high-impact decisions
- Delegated voting is permitted with transparent delegation tracking
Clan Multipliers
Clan membership provides additional voting weight based on contribution and participation:
- Active contributor: 1.1x multiplier
- Clan leader: 1.2x multiplier
- Multi-clan member: Cumulative bonuses capped at 1.5x
These multipliers reward engaged community members while preventing excessive centralization.
Constitutional Safeguards
Poiki maintains 1,000,000 votes as a constitutional safeguard. This power is reserved for:
- Blocking proposals that violate the Constitution
- Preventing malicious governance attacks
- Protecting minority rights
Historical usage: 0 vetoes to date. This power exists as a deterrent, not a tool for regular use.
Proposal Types
Different types of proposals require different voting thresholds:
Standard Proposals
Includes:
- Feature requests
- Minor budget allocations (<10k PIGGY)
- Community initiatives
- Content guidelines
Voting Period: 7 days
Quorum: 5% of active voters
Major Proposals
Includes:
- Major feature changes
- Large budget allocations (10k-100k PIGGY)
- Clan policy changes
- Partnership agreements
Voting Period: 14 days
Quorum: 15% of active voters
Constitutional Amendments
Includes:
- Changes to the Constitution
- Fundamental governance changes
- Core value modifications
Voting Period: 30 days
Quorum: 25% of active voters
Additional Requirement: Poiki approval
Proposal Submission Process
Anyone can submit a proposal by following these steps:
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Draft Phase (3-7 days)
- Create proposal in discussion forum
- Gather community feedback
- Refine based on input
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Formal Submission
- Submit via governance portal
- Pay proposal fee (refunded if >10% approval)
- Provide detailed specification
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Review Period (2-5 days)
- Governance committee reviews for completeness
- Checks for constitutional compliance
- May request clarifications
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Voting Period (7-30 days depending on type)
- Community votes on proposal
- Real-time results visible
- Discussion continues
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Implementation (if approved)
- Automatic execution for on-chain actions
- Assigned to implementation team for off-chain actions
Currently voting on enhanced voting mechanisms
Voting Best Practices
We encourage all members to:
- Read proposals thoroughly before voting
- Engage in discussion to understand implications
- Consider minority perspectives and edge cases
- Vote based on merit, not tribalism
- Delegate responsibly if unable to participate actively
Delegation System
Members can delegate their voting power to trusted representatives:
- Transparent delegation: All delegations are publicly visible
- Revocable anytime: Delegators can reclaim power instantly
- Topic-based delegation: Delegate different topics to different representatives
- Delegate diversity bonus: Delegates with diverse delegators get credibility boost
Emergency Procedures
In cases of critical security issues or existential threats:
- Fast-track voting: 24-48 hour voting period
- Higher quorum required: 30% of active voters
- Multi-sig execution: Requires 5 of 7 core team signatures
- Poiki override available: To prevent malicious emergency abuse
Related Documents
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Next Review: March 21, 2026