Voting & Governance
The Hello World DAO is governed by its members through a direct democratic process. Every member has equal voting power under our 1-Member-1-Vote (1M1V) system.
The 1-Member-1-Vote System
Our governance is built on a fundamental principle: every member has exactly one vote, regardless of how long they've been a member or any other factor.
How 1M1V is Protected
- Soul-Bound Membership NFT: Your membership is non-transferable, preventing vote selling
- Temporary Vote-Pass NFTs: Each vote mints a temporary token that's burned after the proposal closes
- On-Chain Enforcement: All votes are recorded immutably on the Internet Computer blockchain
Why 1M1V Matters
Unlike traditional corporations where voting power is tied to share ownership, our cooperative ensures:
- No accumulation of voting power
- Equal voice for all members
- Democratic control over all major decisions
Proposal Lifecycle
Draft → Active → Closed → Executed/Rejected| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Draft | Proposal submitted, awaiting review |
| Active | Open for voting |
| Closed | Voting period ended, results being tallied |
| Executed | Proposal passed and implemented |
| Rejected | Proposal did not pass |
Who Can Vote
To vote on proposals, you must:
- Be an active member (not expired or in grace period)
- Hold a valid Membership NFT
- Not have already voted on that proposal
Voting Power
- Each member gets one vote per proposal
- Votes are weighted equally (no "weighted" voting)
- Abstaining is not recorded - simply don't vote
Proposal Categories
Proposals are organized into categories:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Treasury | Budget allocations, fund releases |
| Governance | Rule changes, voting process updates |
| Operations | Day-to-day operational decisions |
| Membership | Changes to membership policies |
| Strategic | Long-term direction and partnerships |
Guides
- Proposals - Categories, voting configuration, and how to browse proposals
- Casting Your Vote - Step-by-step voting instructions
- Understanding Results - How proposals pass or fail
Quick Start
Ready to participate? Here's how to get started:
Voting Tips
- Read the full proposal before voting - don't just rely on the title
- Check the discussion (if available) for community perspectives
- Vote early - don't wait until the last minute
- Your vote is final - once cast, it cannot be changed