Understanding Voting in Vitreus

A Simple Guide to Participating in Governance

What is Governance Voting?

Think of governance voting like being part of a big community club where everyone gets to help make decisions. Instead of just one person making all the choices, everyone who holds tokens can have a say in what happens next.

Getting Started with Voting

Connecting Your Wallet

To participate, you must first connect your wallet.

Open vGovern and find the "Democracy" tab.
Look for the QR code scanner in your vApp wallet.
Scan the code shown on vGovern.
Click "Connect" to link everything up.

Two Main Ways to Vote

Direct Voting:

You vote directly on proposals you care about.
The number of tokens you possess determines your voting power.
You can vote "Yes" or "No" on each proposal.

Delegated Voting:

You can let someone else vote for you if you trust their judgment.
It's okay if you can't consistently keep up with every proposal.
You can take back this power anytime.

Understanding Proposals

What is a Pre-image?

A pre-image is like a detailed blueprint of what someone wants to change. Before anyone can vote on an idea, they need to share:

Exactly what they want to change.
How it will work.
When it should happen.
Any other important details.

Making a Proposal

If you have an idea for improving Vitreus, here's how to propose it:

Create the pre-image:

Think through your idea carefully.
Write out all the details.
Use the specific functions (extrinsics) needed to make it work.

Submit Your Proposal:

Go to the "Pre-Image" tab.
Fill in the details of what you want to change.
Make sure you have enough tokens for the deposit.
Submit it for everyone to see.

Popular Voting Actions

Basic Voting Functions

To vote on a Proposal.

Copy the following:

democracy.vote(referendumIndex, {
Standard: {
vote: "Aye", // or "Nay"
balance: 1000 // how many tokens to vote with
}
})

Advanced Actions

Second a Proposal:

This is like saying, "I also think this is worth voting on."
Helps proposals get more attention.
This doesn't imply a yes vote, but rather a need for discussion.

Cancel a Vote:

You can remove your vote if you change your mind.
However, you must complete this before the voting period ends.
Your tokens will be unlocked after.

Important Tips

Before You Vote

Read the Proposal Carefully:

Check exactly what will change.
Think about how it affects everyone.
Look at discussions in the community.

Check Your Token Lock:

Voting results in a temporary lock on your tokens.
The longer you lock them, the stronger your vote.
Make sure you won't need those tokens during the lock period.

After You Vote

Keep an eye on the results.
Your tokens will unlock after the voting period.
Watch for the changes if the proposal passes.

Need Help?

Ask questions in the community channels.
Look for guides and discussions about proposals.
Don't be afraid to ask for explanations if something isn't clear.

Remember

Your vote matters for the future of Vitreus.
Take time to understand what you're voting on.
You can always ask for help from the community.
It's okay to start small and learn as you go.

Common Questions

"How can I verify the count of my vote?"

Your voting history and Democracy section will show your vote.

"What if I make a mistake?"

You can correct most actions before the voting period ends. Just make sure to double-check everything before confirming.

"How many tokens should I vote with?"

Start with what you're comfortable with. Keep in mind, you cannot use locked tokens for any other purpose until the vote concludes.

Remember: Good governance comes from everyone participating thoughtfully. Take your time to learn and don't be afraid to start small!

2025-01-09 08:24