Governance
$7N7D token holders govern the protocol through on-chain voting. Shape the future of AI trading by participating in governance.
Governance Overview
Proposal Created ──► Voting Period (7 days) ──► Timelock (48h) ──► Execution
│ │ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼
Anyone with Token holders Safety delay Automatic
threshold can vote FOR/AGAINST for review or manual
propose with token weight and exit execution
Voting Power
1 Token = 1 Vote
Your voting power equals your $7N7D token balance:
- 1,000,000 7N7D = 1,000,000 votes
- Includes staked tokens (staking doesn't reduce voting power)
- Delegated tokens count for the delegate
Delegation
Can't vote yourself? Delegate to someone who will:
Your Tokens ──► Delegate's Voting Power
(You keep token ownership)
- Delegate to any address
- Revoke delegation anytime
- Self-delegate to vote yourself
Proposal Types
What Can Be Governed?
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Trading Parameters | Max leverage, position limits |
| Risk Settings | Drawdown limits, exposure caps |
| Fee Structure | Vault fees, distribution splits |
| Treasury | Fund allocation, grants |
| Protocol Upgrades | Contract changes, new features |
Parameter Changes
Example governance decisions:
- Adjust profit distribution ratio (e.g., 60/30/10 instead of 50/40/10)
- Modify AI risk constraints
- Add new trading pairs
- Change staking reward timing
Proposal Lifecycle
1. Creation
- Minimum tokens required: 10,000,000 7N7D (10M)
- Or, get support from delegates who meet threshold
- Proposal describes the change and rationale
2. Voting Period
- Duration: 7 days
- Vote: FOR, AGAINST, or ABSTAIN
- Quorum required: 4% of total supply
3. Quorum Check
- Need 4% of total supply to vote
- With 100B total supply: 4,000,000,000 (4B) votes needed
- Note: quorum is based on
getPastTotalSupply()which includes locked tokens - If quorum not met: proposal fails
- If quorum met: majority wins
4. Timelock
- 48-hour delay before execution
- Allows review and preparation
- Users can exit if they disagree
5. Execution
- Automatic for standard proposals
- Manual trigger may be needed for complex changes
- Changes take effect immediately after timelock
Voting in the App
Browse Proposals
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ACTIVE PROPOSALS │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ #12 Increase Max Leverage to 25x │
│ Status: ACTIVE · Ends in 3 days │
│ FOR: 62% ████████████░░░░░░ AGAINST: 38% │
│ [View Details] │
│ │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ │
│ #11 Reduce Vault Management Fee │
│ Status: PASSED · Executing in 36 hours │
│ FOR: 78% ████████████████░░ AGAINST: 22% │
│ [View Details] │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Cast Your Vote
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ PROPOSAL #12 │
│ Increase Max Leverage to 25x │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Proposer: 0x1234...abcd │
│ Created: Dec 1, 2025 │
│ Voting Ends: Dec 8, 2025 │
│ │
│ Description: │
│ This proposal increases the maximum leverage for │
│ high-confidence trades from 20x to 25x. Analysis │
│ shows historical opportunities where 25x would have │
│ increased returns without exceeding risk thresholds. │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Your Voting Power: 1,500,000 votes │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [ FOR ] [ AGAINST ] [ ABSTAIN ] │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Governance Smart Contract
Contract Details
GovernanceDAO: 0x... (Arbitrum)
TimelockController: 0x... (Arbitrum)
Key Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voting Period | 7 days |
| Timelock Delay | 48 hours |
| Proposal Threshold | 10,000,000 tokens (10M) |
| Quorum | 4% of total supply |
Emergency Actions
For critical security issues:
- Guardian multisig can pause contracts
- No fund access, only pause capability
- Community must vote to unpause
Creating a Proposal
Requirements
- Hold or be delegated 10,000,000 7N7D (10M tokens)
- Clear description of the change
- Technical specification if applicable
- Rationale and expected impact
Process
- Discussion - Share idea in community channels
- Feedback - Gather support and refine proposal
- Snapshot - Optional off-chain vote to gauge sentiment
- On-chain - Submit formal proposal when ready
- Advocate - Encourage token holders to vote
Proposal Template
# Proposal Title
## Summary
One paragraph explaining the change.
## Motivation
Why is this change needed?
## Specification
Exact parameters to change and new values.
## Rationale
Why these specific values? Analysis and data.
## Risk Assessment
What could go wrong? Mitigation strategies.
FAQ
Do I need to unstake to vote?
No. Staked tokens retain full voting power.
Can I change my vote?
No. Once cast, votes are final.
What if I miss a vote?
No penalty. Your tokens are unaffected. Consider delegating if you can't actively participate.
Who can create proposals?
Anyone holding 10M tokens, or delegates representing that amount.
Is governance fully on-chain?
Yes. All votes and execution happen on Arbitrum. Fully transparent and verifiable.
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