DAO Governance

Participate in shaping the future of Inspira through decentralized governance.

Overview

The Inspira DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) empowers $INSPI token holders to govern the platform's development, economic parameters, and strategic direction. Through on-chain voting and community proposals, stakeholders directly influence the evolution of the ecosystem.

Governance Structure

Core Components

Token Holders: All $INSPI stakers with voting rights
Council Members: Elected representatives (7 members)
Core Team: Technical implementation (non-voting advisory)
Community Moderators: Proposal review and support

Voting Power

Voting weight is determined by:

Voting Power = Staked $INSPI × Time Multiplier × Participation Bonus

Factor	Weight	Description
Staked Amount	1:1	One token = one base vote
Time Locked	1.0x-2.0x	Longer locks = more weight
Participation	1.0x-1.5x	Active voters earn bonus
Delegation	Variable	Receive delegated votes

Proposal Types

1. Platform Improvements (PIP)

Scope: Feature additions, UI/UX changes, tool enhancements

Requirements:

10,000 $INSPI to propose
3-day discussion period
7-day voting period
10% quorum required
Simple majority (>50%)

Examples:

Add new AI model
Modify user interface
Create new tools

2. Economic Adjustments (EAP)

Scope: Fee changes, reward rates, tokenomics modifications

Requirements:

50,000 $INSPI to propose
7-day discussion period
14-day voting period
20% quorum required
Super majority (>66%)

Examples:

Adjust platform fees
Modify staking APY
Change revenue share %

3. Strategic Decisions (SDP)

Scope: Partnerships, major pivots, treasury allocations

Requirements:

100,000 $INSPI to propose
14-day discussion period
21-day voting period
30% quorum required
Super majority (>75%)

Examples:

Major partnerships
Chain expansions
Large fund allocations

4. Emergency Actions (EAP)

Scope: Critical security fixes, exploit responses

Requirements:

Council proposal only
24-hour fast track
5% quorum required
Simple majority (>50%)

Examples:

Pause contracts
Emergency patches
Freeze exploited funds

Proposal Process

1. Ideation Phase

Community Discussion:

Discord/Telegram brainstorming
Informal polls
Feasibility assessment
Team feedback

Duration: Open-ended

2. Draft Proposal

Required Elements:

Title: Clear, descriptive name
Summary: One paragraph overview
Motivation: Why this change?
Specification: Detailed implementation
Impact: Expected outcomes
Timeline: Implementation schedule
Budget: Required resources

Template:

markdown

# PIP-001: [Title]

## Summary
Brief description of the proposal

## Motivation
Why this change is needed

## Specification
Detailed technical implementation

## Impact Analysis
- User impact:
- Economic impact:
- Technical impact:

## Timeline
- Phase 1: [Timeline]
- Phase 2: [Timeline]

## Budget
- Development: X $INSPI
- Audit: Y $INSPI
- Marketing: Z $INSPI

3. Formal Submission

Steps:

Stake required $INSPI
Submit on governance portal
Pass automated checks
Council review (48h)
Public posting

4. Discussion Period

Activities:

Community debate
Author amendments
Expert reviews
Impact assessments

Moderation:

Constructive dialogue enforced
Technical accuracy verified
Spam/abuse removed

5. Voting Period

Process:

Votes locked at snapshot
No vote changes allowed
Real-time tally visible
Delegation active

Options:

For
Against
Abstain

6. Implementation

If Passed:

Technical specification finalized
Development timeline set
Progress updates posted
Community testing
Mainnet deployment

If Failed:

30-day cooldown before resubmission
Feedback incorporated
May require significant changes

Voting Mechanics

Direct Voting

Connect Wallet: Link staking wallet
Review Proposals: Read full details
Cast Vote: Select position
Sign Transaction: Gas-free voting
Track Results: Monitor progress

Delegation

How to Delegate:

Choose delegate from registry
Set delegation amount
Define duration
Confirm delegation

Delegate Responsibilities:

Vote on all proposals
Publish voting rationale
Engage with delegators
Maintain >80% participation

Delegate Rewards:

5% of delegated voting rewards
Recognition badges
Platform benefits

Council Governance

Council Composition

7 Members Total:

3 Community elected
2 Core team (non-voting)
1 Technical advisor
1 Economic advisor

Elections

Schedule: Annual elections

Requirements:

100,000 $INSPI staked
6-month platform history
No violations
KYC completed

Process:

Nomination period (14 days)
Campaign period (14 days)
Voting period (7 days)
Transition period (7 days)

Council Powers

Can Do:

Fast-track emergency proposals
Veto malicious proposals
Allocate small grants (<$10k)
Represent community externally

Cannot Do:

Override community votes
Access treasury directly
Make unilateral changes
Remove other members

Treasury Management

Treasury Sources

Protocol Fees: 10% allocation
Investment Returns: DeFi yields
Grants: External funding
Partnerships: Revenue share

Allocation Guidelines

Treasury Allocation:
├── 40% Development Grants
├── 25% Security Audits
├── 20% Emergency Reserve
├── 10% Marketing Initiatives
└── 5% Operations

Spending Approval

Amount	Approval Required	Process
<$10k	Council	48h review
$10k-$100k	Token vote	Standard
$100k-$1M	Enhanced vote	Extended
>$1M	Special vote	Maximum

Participation Incentives

Voting Rewards

Active Participation:

Vote on >80% proposals: 2% APY bonus
Perfect attendance: 1,000 $INSPI quarterly
Quality feedback: 100 $INSPI per proposal

Proposal Rewards

Successful Proposals:

Platform Improvement: 5,000 $INSPI
Economic Adjustment: 10,000 $INSPI
Strategic Decision: 25,000 $INSPI

Implementation Bonus:

On-time delivery: 2x reward
Under budget: 1.5x reward
Exceeds metrics: 3x reward

Delegate Incentives

Top Delegates (by voting power):

Monthly stipend: 1,000 $INSPI
Platform benefits
Direct team access
Conference invitations

Governance Tools

Voting Dashboard

Features:

Active proposals
Voting history
Delegate profiles
Impact metrics

Analytics:

Participation rates
Voting patterns
Proposal success
Implementation tracking

Discussion Forums

Official Channels:

forum.inspirahub.net
Discord #governance
Telegram @InspiraDAO

Moderation:

Community moderators
Automated spam filters
Reputation system

Notification System

Alerts for:

New proposals
Voting reminders
Results announcement
Implementation updates

Delivery:

Email
Discord
Telegram
In-app

Security Measures

Sybil Resistance

Protections:

Minimum stake requirements
Time-weighted voting
Quadratic voting options
Identity verification (optional)

Proposal Security

Review Process:

Automated code scanning
Security audit (if needed)
Economic modeling
Community review

Emergency Procedures

Circuit Breakers:

Pause on abnormal activity
Council emergency powers
Multi-sig overrides
Time-locked execution

Roadmap to Full Decentralization

Phase 1: Foundation (Current)

Basic voting mechanism ✅
Proposal system ✅
Council structure ✅

Phase 2: Expansion (Q2 2025)

Advanced delegation
Quadratic voting
Sub-DAOs
Cross-chain governance

Phase 3: Maturation (Q4 2025)

Full treasury control
Automated execution
Legal entity
Regulatory compliance

Phase 4: Autonomy (2026)

Complete decentralization
No admin keys
Self-sustaining
Global governance

Best Practices

For Voters

Research thoroughly before voting
Participate actively for rewards
Delegate wisely if unable to vote
Provide feedback on proposals

For Proposers

Build consensus before proposing
Be specific in specifications
Consider impact on all stakeholders
Engage actively during discussion

For Delegates

Communicate rationale for votes
Maintain high participation
Engage with delegators
Act in platform's best interest

Resources

Documentation

Support

Email: dao@inspirahub.net
Discord: #dao-support
Office Hours: Thursdays 2PM UTC

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DAO Governance ​

Overview ​

Governance Structure ​

Core Components ​

Voting Power ​

Proposal Types ​

1. Platform Improvements (PIP) ​

2. Economic Adjustments (EAP) ​

3. Strategic Decisions (SDP) ​

4. Emergency Actions (EAP) ​

Proposal Process ​

1. Ideation Phase ​

2. Draft Proposal ​

3. Formal Submission ​

4. Discussion Period ​

5. Voting Period ​

6. Implementation ​

Voting Mechanics ​

Direct Voting ​

Delegation ​

Council Governance ​

Council Composition ​

Elections ​

Council Powers ​

Treasury Management ​

Treasury Sources ​

Allocation Guidelines ​

Spending Approval ​

Participation Incentives ​

Voting Rewards ​

Proposal Rewards ​

Delegate Incentives ​

Governance Tools ​

Voting Dashboard ​

Discussion Forums ​

Notification System ​

Security Measures ​

Sybil Resistance ​

Proposal Security ​

Emergency Procedures ​

Roadmap to Full Decentralization ​

Phase 1: Foundation (Current) ​

Phase 2: Expansion (Q2 2025) ​

Phase 3: Maturation (Q4 2025) ​

Phase 4: Autonomy (2026) ​

Best Practices ​

For Voters ​

For Proposers ​

For Delegates ​

Resources ​

Documentation ​

Support ​

DAO Governance

Overview

Governance Structure

Core Components

Voting Power

Proposal Types

1. Platform Improvements (PIP)

2. Economic Adjustments (EAP)

3. Strategic Decisions (SDP)

4. Emergency Actions (EAP)

Proposal Process

1. Ideation Phase

2. Draft Proposal

3. Formal Submission

4. Discussion Period

5. Voting Period

6. Implementation

Voting Mechanics

Direct Voting

Delegation

Council Governance

Council Composition

Elections

Council Powers

Treasury Management

Treasury Sources

Allocation Guidelines

Spending Approval

Participation Incentives

Voting Rewards

Proposal Rewards

Delegate Incentives

Governance Tools

Voting Dashboard

Discussion Forums

Notification System

Security Measures

Sybil Resistance

Proposal Security

Emergency Procedures

Roadmap to Full Decentralization

Phase 1: Foundation (Current)

Phase 2: Expansion (Q2 2025)

Phase 3: Maturation (Q4 2025)

Phase 4: Autonomy (2026)

Best Practices

For Voters

For Proposers

For Delegates

Resources

Documentation

Support