INCEPTION governance operates through a transparent, democratic system where token holders have direct authority over the protocol's evolution. Every significant change follows a structured lifecycle with clear voting thresholds.

How Voting Works

Quorum Requirement

4%

Minimum INCP tokens that must participate for a vote to be valid

Majority Threshold

>50%

Standard threshold for most governance decisions

Supermajority Threshold

≥66%

Required for critical protocol upgrades and parameter changes

Five Stages of Community Control

From initial idea through formal activation, every proposal undergoes rigorous community vetting.

Proposal Lifecycle

5 Stages of Governance

1
Idea
2
RFC
3
On-Chain
4
Voting
5
Activation

Each proposal moves through discussion, technical review, community voting, and enforcement periods to ensure thorough vetting before activation.

Governance Scope

Protocol Parameters

Adjust fee structures, transaction limits, and network thresholds to optimize performance

Core Upgrades

Approve fundamental changes to the consensus mechanism and blockchain architecture

Treasury Management

Direct allocation of community funds for development, marketing, and ecosystem growth

Validator Selection

Vote on validator set modifications and staking parameter adjustments

Community Programs

Establish grants, incentives, and initiatives that strengthen the INCEPTION ecosystem

RWA Standards

Define technical and compliance standards for real-world asset integration

Timelock Protection

Parameter Changes

7 Days enforced waiting period before activation

Major Upgrades

14 Days enforced waiting period before activation

Timelocks provide security by giving the community time to respond to governance decisions before they take effect.

Active Proposals

Current On-Chain Votes

No active proposals yet. Follow governance discussions in the Senate to contribute to the next proposal.