Governance
Last updated November 13, 2025 · Estimated read time: 7–9 minutes
1.1 Governance Model
Asentum governance is token‑weighted and fully transparent. Holders of $ASX can create, discuss, and vote on proposals that impact protocol parameters, treasury programs, listings, and ecosystem initiatives.
1.2 Proposal Lifecycle
- Discussion: Ideas are posted to forums with rationale and impact analysis
- Draft: A formal proposal with technical details and on‑chain actions
- Snapshot: Off‑chain temperature check (optional)
- On‑chain vote: Binding vote with quorum and threshold rules
- Execution: Enacted via timelock/multisig after grace period
1.3 Common Proposal Topics
- Protocol parameters: Fees, limits, and security thresholds
- Treasury programs: Ecosystem grants, liquidity incentives, research funding
- Listings and integrations: Network, oracle, and custodian partnerships
- Compliance policy: Updates to ARC37 processes and disclosures
1.4 Transparency and Auditability
- Public archives: All proposals, votes, and execution logs are recorded
- Open data: APIs and subgraphs expose governance history and metrics
- Security reviews: On‑chain actions undergo peer review and audits
1.5 Participation and Delegation
- Direct voting: Holders vote from their primary addresses
- Delegation: Assign voting power to trusted delegates or DAOs
- Representation: Community working groups draft proposals and gather feedback
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