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Governance

At Garden, we have always been vocal about our community-first ethos. The governance framework is created to put these words into action. To participate in governance, one must hold a minimum of 2,100 SEED. (1 vote)

The multiplier effect discussed in staking applies to governance votes as well.

voting multiplier For example, if you hold 21,000 SEED and it is staked for 24 months, then your total voting power is 30 votes.

Prerequisites for raising a proposal:

  • 500 votes for creating a governance proposal
  • 6,000 votes for approving a proposal

Proposal Process:​

1. Temp Check​

Before raising a proposal at Garden, it is essential to initiate a Temp Check. This preliminary step allows you to gauge community interest and determine whether there is sufficient support to alter the status quo. Follow these steps to initiate a temp check:

Engage with community​

Discuss your idea with community members to gather feedback and understand their perspectives. Choose a platform for your Temp Check. This can be done via:

  • Discord: Post a message in the #governance channel.
  • X: Post a tweet or create a poll to gather responses.

Criteria for moving forward​

  • Discord: 10+ 🔼 (up votes) signals enough interest to proceed for the next step.
  • X: 10+ likes on a tweet or 20+ poll responses signal enough interest to proceed for the next step.

Once temp check is passed the proposal moves to Garden Improvement Proposal (GIP) stage, where gardeners who have staked SEED will formally vote on the proposal via Snapshot.

2. Raise a Proposal​

After your proposal receives over 10 🔼 (up votes) on Discord, indicating successful passage through the Temp Check, you can proceed to the formal proposal stage. Proposals should be submitted for community voting on Snapshot.

In your proposal, clearly state the problem you aim to address and describe the proposed solution in detail. Outline actionable steps required to implement this solution, providing links to any relevant code repositories or resources. Additionally, discuss the expected outcomes, detailing both the potential benefits and any risks. This comprehensive approach ensures the community can make well-informed decisions on each proposal.

Raising a proposal without doing a Temp Check is possible if you hold a minimum of 500 votes, but it would mostly result in a failed proposal as gauging community interest is an important element of getting your proposal enough votes to pass.

3. Voting Period​

The next step in the process is the "Voting Period," which spans 7 days. During this critical time, it is vital to actively engage with the community on Discord to generate excitement and support for your proposal. Encourage discussions, answer questions, and highlight the benefits of your proposal to motivate community members to participate in the voting process. This period is your opportunity to rally the community's backing and secure the votes needed to move your proposal forward.

4. Implementation​

The Implementation phase commences once a proposal achieves a quorum of at least 6,000 votes, signifying its official passage. At this stage, the Garden core team will initiate contact with you to collaboratively work on the proposal's execution. This close cooperation ensures your proposal is implemented effectively, aligning with Garden's strategic goals and community interests.

A Governance Forum is a work-in-progress that will help us record all proposals, discussions, and implementation history. Until then, Snapshot can be used to raise proposals and the Discord community to discuss the proposals.