> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zen.land/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Proposals

> How to create and vote on governance proposals.

## Proposal Lifecycle

<Steps>
  <Step title="Forum Discussion">
    Share your idea on the DAO forum. Gather feedback and refine.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Proposal">
    If you have enough tokens, submit on-chain.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Voting Period">
    7 days for token holders to vote.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Timelock">
    If passed, 2-day delay before execution.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Execution">
    Changes are applied automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Proposal Thresholds

| Action          | Requirement        |
| --------------- | ------------------ |
| Create Proposal | 1% of total supply |
| Quorum to Pass  | 4% of total supply |
| Voting Period   | 7 days             |
| Timelock Delay  | 2 days             |

<Note>
  Thresholds may be adjusted via governance.
</Note>

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## How to Vote

### Using the DAO Interface

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Wallet">
    Connect with tokens delegated to yourself
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Active Proposals">
    Browse proposals in the governance section
  </Step>

  <Step title="Cast Your Vote">
    Choose For, Against, or Abstain
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Transaction">
    Sign the vote transaction
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Vote Options

| Option      | Effect                           |
| ----------- | -------------------------------- |
| **For**     | Supports the proposal            |
| **Against** | Opposes the proposal             |
| **Abstain** | Counts toward quorum but neutral |

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## What Makes a Good Proposal?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Clear Problem Statement" icon="bullseye">
    What issue are you solving?
  </Card>

  <Card title="Specific Solution" icon="lightbulb">
    Exact changes proposed
  </Card>

  <Card title="Impact Analysis" icon="chart-line">
    Expected effects on the protocol
  </Card>

  <Card title="Risk Assessment" icon="triangle-exclamation">
    What could go wrong?
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Example Proposal

```markdown theme={null}
## Title: Reduce Protocol Fee to 0.75%

### Summary
Reduce the protocol fee from 1% to 0.75% to increase competitiveness.

### Motivation
Competitor platforms charge 0.5%. Reducing fees will attract more users.

### Specification
- Call `FeeManager.setCreationFeeBps(USDC, 75)`
- Call `FeeManager.setCreationFeeBps(USDT, 75)`

### Impact
- Treasury revenue: -25% per transaction
- Expected volume increase: +50%
- Net effect: +12.5% total revenue

### Risks
- Revenue decrease if volume doesn't increase
- Perception of instability from frequent changes
```

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## Creating a Proposal

Requirements:

* Own ≥1% of token supply (or have delegation)
* Tokens delegated to yourself

<Steps>
  <Step title="Prepare Proposal Data">
    Define target contracts, function calls, and parameters
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit On-Chain">
    Use the DAO interface or call Governor directly
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share Link">
    Post in forum and community channels
  </Step>

  <Step title="Advocate">
    Explain why the community should support it
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## After Voting

### If Passed

1. **Queued in Timelock** — 2-day waiting period
2. **Community Can React** — Emergency pause if malicious
3. **Executed** — Changes go live

### If Failed

1. **No Changes** — Protocol continues as is
2. **Iterate** — Refine proposal based on feedback
3. **Re-propose** — Submit improved version

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<Card title="Treasury" icon="vault" href="/governance/treasury">
  Learn about the DAO treasury →
</Card>