diff --git a/docs/use/governance/astar-townhall.md b/docs/use/governance/astar-townhall.md index 42bf379975b..f25367347f1 100644 --- a/docs/use/governance/astar-townhall.md +++ b/docs/use/governance/astar-townhall.md @@ -1,13 +1,13 @@ --- -sidebar_position: 3 -sidebar_label: Off-chain Governance -title: Astar Townhall - Off-chain Governance +sidebar_position: 4 +sidebar_label: Offchain Governance +title: Astar Townhall - Offchain Governance --- import Figure from '/src/components/figure' -[Astar Off-chain Governance](https://astargov.com/astar) is powered by Townhall, a platform designed to empower Protocol or DAO communities with governance tools and features. For more information, visit the [Townhall website](https://polkadot.townhallgov.com/). +[Astar Offchain Governance](https://astargov.com/astar) is powered by Townhall, a platform designed to empower Protocol or DAO communities with governance tools and features. For more information, visit the [Townhall website](https://polkadot.townhallgov.com/). -Currently, Astar Governance operates off-chain, meaning no governance actions occur or are executed on the blockchain directly. Voting power on Astar Townhall is determined by ASTR stakeholders' token balances. ASTR holders can vote using tokens that are either transferable or locked in dApp Staking on Astar Native (Substrate), or transferable on Astar EVM. However, ASTR tokens used in DeFi smart contracts or in dApp staking on Astar EVM do not count towards voting power. +Currently, Astar Governance operates offchain, meaning no governance actions occur or are executed on the blockchain directly. Voting power on Astar Townhall is determined by ASTR stakeholders' token balances. ASTR holders can vote using tokens that are either transferable or locked in dApp Staking on Astar Native (Substrate), or transferable on Astar EVM. However, ASTR tokens used in DeFi smart contracts or in dApp staking on Astar EVM do not count towards voting power. This documentation explains the entire process of a governance proposal on Astar Network, from initiating a discussion to opening a vote and participating in voting as Astar stakeholders. @@ -131,4 +131,4 @@ If the proposal has been approved by the Astar community after the end of voting The Astar Foundation will implement the proposal in accordance with the community's decision, unless it is deemed harmful to the network and the interests of the ecosystem. -If you need further support or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the official team on the [Astar Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/astarnetwork). \ No newline at end of file +If you need further support or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the official team on the [Astar Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/astarnetwork). diff --git a/docs/use/governance/code-of-conduct.md b/docs/use/governance/code-of-conduct.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0728cd3c5fa --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/use/governance/code-of-conduct.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +--- +sidebar_position: 2 +sidebar_label: Code of Conduct +title: Governance Code of Conduct +--- + +These is the _Code of Conduct_ for the Astar onchain governance system. It is a set of rules and guidelines that all participants in the governance process should follow. It aims to ensure that the governance process is fair, transparent, and efficient. However, nothing is written in stone, and can be changed in the future. + +| # | Guidelines | +|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| 1 | Users should familiarize themselves with how governance works before making any proposals. This can be done by, for example, reading the official [documentation](https://docs.astar.network/docs/learn/governance/) or the [blog](https://astar.network/blog/astar-onchain-governance-153). | +| 2 | Before making any onchain proposal, it is strongly advised to discuss it first on the Astar forum to gather feedback and conduct a temperature check. The discussion section on Astar Subsquare can also be used for this purpose and to conduct polls. | +| 3 | If a user makes a malicious proposal, it may be canceled, and deposits from the user and backers may be slashed. | +| 4 | A malicious proposal is one that aims to execute an onchain call with harmful consequences, such as stealing funds, minting new tokens, introducing technical bugs, bypassing security checks, or similar actions. | +| 5 | The Main Council may cancel an ongoing referendum if it considers it to be against the network's best interest. Since this is an _unorthodox_ action, it must be properly explained and justified, either within the proposal itself or on the Astar forum. | +| 6 | The Technical Committee may cancel a public proposal if it considers it technically malicious (e.g., a faulty runtime upgrade). As this is an _unorthodox_ action, it must be properly explained and justified, either within the proposal itself or on the Astar forum. | +| 7 | The Main Council and Community Council must provide justification for accepting or rejecting a treasury spending proposal. | +| 8 | For major treasury expenditures, it is preferable for the proposer to create a public referendum. | +| 9 | Before registering or unregistering a dApp from the dApp staking protocol, the Community Council should discuss the proposal with token holders on the Astar forum. | +| 10 | The Community Council should evaluate staking and treasury spending requests with a clear understanding of expected returns and manageable expenditures. They are responsible for ensuring the community treasury remains sustainable and functional. | +| 11 | The Main Council has the authority to remove members of the Main Council, Community Council, and Technical Committee if they are inactive, act against the network's interests, or request removal themselves. Any changes to council membership must be publicly discussed and justified. | +| 12 | The Main Council can appoint new members to the Main Council, Community Council, and Technical Committee. Such actions must be publicly discussed beforehand. | +| 13 | Any council member can delegate their responsibilities to another account. This option should be used if the council member expects to be absent and unavailable for a period of time. | +| 14 | Fast-track can be used to expedite runtime upgrade proposals, without them being urgent. However, voting & enactment period duration should still be respected. | diff --git a/docs/use/governance/subsquare_guide.md b/docs/use/governance/subsquare_guide.md index 990be9c0394..53fac7f7b76 100644 --- a/docs/use/governance/subsquare_guide.md +++ b/docs/use/governance/subsquare_guide.md @@ -1,18 +1,18 @@ --- sidebar_position: 1 -sidebar_label: On-chain Governance -title: Astar Subsquare - On-chain Governance +sidebar_label: Onchain Governance +title: Astar Subsquare - Onchain Governance --- import Figure from "/src/components/figure" ## Intro -Astar Network is transitioning its governance system from off-chain voting through Townhall to on-chain voting. This change empowers Astar stakeholders to directly vote on key network proposals and decisions on-chain. Astar governance allows ASTR token holders to influence and participate in decisions that affect the network, such as protocol improvements, runtime updates, and dApp Staking applications. +Astar Network is transitioning its governance system from offchain voting through Townhall to onchain voting. This change empowers Astar stakeholders to directly vote on key network proposals and decisions onchain. Astar governance allows ASTR token holders to influence and participate in decisions that affect the network, such as protocol improvements, runtime updates, and dApp Staking applications. -To interact with the on-chain governance, users have two primary interfaces to choose from: [Subsquare](https://www.subsquare.io/) or the traditional [Polkadot.js](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/) interface. Subsquare provides a user-friendly interface for governance participation, while Polkadot.js offers a more technical approach. +To interact with the onchain governance, users have two primary interfaces to choose from: [Subsquare](https://www.subsquare.io/) or the traditional [Polkadot.js](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/) interface. Subsquare provides a user-friendly interface for governance participation, while Polkadot.js offers a more technical approach. -This guide will walk you through the process of participating in Astar on-chain governance using the Subsquare platform. For those who prefer to use Polkadot.js, you can refer to the [Astar Governance Technical Guide](/docs/learn/governance/technical_guide.md). +This guide will walk you through the process of participating in Astar onchain governance using the Subsquare platform. For those who prefer to use Polkadot.js, you can refer to the [Astar Governance Technical Guide](/docs/learn/governance/technical_guide.md). ## What is Astar Governance? @@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ Astar governance is a decentralized mechanism where ASTR token holders can propo For a deeper understanding of Astar governance, including its structure and processes, we encourage you to read the [Astar Governance Overview](/docs/learn/governance/index.md) in our documentation. -## Using Subsquare for On-Chain Governance +## Using Subsquare for Onchain Governance -[Subsquare](https://astar.subsquare.io/) is designed to make on-chain governance participation easy for all users. Through Subsquare, you can: +[Subsquare](https://astar.subsquare.io/) is designed to make onchain governance participation easy for all users. Through Subsquare, you can: - View active proposals. - Participate in discussions. diff --git a/docs/use/governance/unstoppable-community-grant-program.md b/docs/use/governance/unstoppable-community-grant-program.md index b3d51a124b0..a08750f0720 100644 --- a/docs/use/governance/unstoppable-community-grant-program.md +++ b/docs/use/governance/unstoppable-community-grant-program.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -sidebar_position: 2 +sidebar_position: 3 sidebar_label: UCG Program title: Astar Unstoppable Community Grant Program ---