- Governance System
- Vote Weight By Stake
- Treasury Allocation and Upgrades
- Proposal Submission
- Stakeholder Responsibility
- Vote Calculation Methods
Eligibility: Keeping Proposals High-Quality
Not everyone can submit proposals and that’s intentional. We want to keep spam out and quality high. Therefore, to submit, you must:
Hold at least X TRADE tokens
Have no record of penalties or slashing.
Be a recognized delegate representing multiple token holders.
This ensures every proposal starts with a real stake in the protocol’s success. Remember, with privilege comes responsibility.
Turning an Idea into an On-Chain Proposal
Submitting isn’t complicated, but it’s structured so every idea gets a fair shot.
Here’s how it works:
- 1
Draft Your Proposal:
Outline the change, the problem it solves, and expected impact.
- 2
Verify Eligibility:
Confirm you meet the stake threshold.
- 3
Get Community Feedback:
Share in the governance forum before going on-chain.
- 4
Submit On-Chain:
Your proposal enters the governance contract.
- 5
Voting Period:
Token holders vote, and results are counted automatically.
- 6
Execution:
Passed proposals are executed via smart contracts, no manual gatekeeping.
The Difference Between a Good Idea and a Great Proposal
Good proposals are clear, data-backed, and show why the protocol will be better off after implementation.
If your proposal can answer these three questions, you’re on the right track:
What’s the change?
Why now?
How will it impact token holders, traders, and validators?
How Is Vote Weight Determined?
In TradeView’s governance, voting power isn’t split equally between participants. It’s designed to reflect stake size while protecting the ecosystem from being dominated by a few big players. This ensures that those with more commitment to the protocol have a proportionate voice, without letting “whales” run the show.
Stake-Based Weighting:
Your voting power grows with the number of TRADE tokens you stake. This rewards long-term commitment and aligns decision-making with those most invested in the platform’s future.
Anti-Whale Safeguards:
Quorum thresholds and maximum vote caps make sure a handful of large token holders can’t push through proposals single-handedly. It’s about balance, not control.
Delegation Options:
If you don’t have time to follow every proposal, you can delegate your voting rights to a trusted participant, such as a community leader, a domain expert, or even a validator you believe represents your interests.
This balance of proportional influence and built-in fairness keeps governance active, representative, and resistant to manipulation.
Types of Proposals You Can Submit
Sometimes it’s a small tweak, sometimes it’s a full protocol upgrade. Categories include:
Market Listings
Risk Parameter Updates
Treasury Allocations
Protocol Upgrades
Governance Rule Changes