Governance Parameters
Coming Soon: This page will contain detailed information about all governance parameters in CreateDAO v2.
Quick Reference
| Parameter | Default Value | Can Be Changed? |
|---|---|---|
| Voting Delay | 1 day (86400 seconds) | Yes, at creation & via governance |
| Voting Period | 1 week (604800 seconds) | Yes, at creation & via governance |
| Quorum | 1% of total supply | Yes, via governance only |
| Proposal Threshold | 1% of total supply | Yes, via governance only |
| Timelock Delay | 1 day (86400 seconds) | Fixed at deployment |
Parameters Overview
Voting Delay
What it is: Time between proposal creation and the start of voting Default: 1 day (86400 seconds) Purpose:- Gives community members time to review proposals
- Allows token holders to acquire tokens if they want to vote
- Prevents rushed governance attacks
- Increase for major decisions requiring careful review
- Decrease for routine or time-sensitive proposals
Voting Period
What it is: Duration of the active voting window Default: 1 week (604800 seconds) Purpose:- Provides sufficient time for community participation
- Balances urgency with inclusivity
- Accounts for different time zones and schedules
- Increase for controversial or complex proposals
- Decrease for routine maintenance
Quorum
What it is: Minimum percentage of token supply that must participate for a vote to be valid Default: 1% of total supply Purpose:- Ensures minimum community engagement
- Prevents decisions made by tiny minorities
- Set at 1% to enable bootstrap governance by creator
- Increase as your community grows and becomes more active
- Must be done carefully via governance proposal
Proposal Threshold
What it is: Minimum tokens required to create a proposal Default: 1% of total supply Purpose:- Prevents spam proposals
- Ensures proposers have meaningful stake
- Matches creator’s allocation
- Lower to encourage more participation
- Raise to filter for more serious proposals
Timelock Delay
What it is: Time between proposal execution approval and actual execution Default: 1 day (86400 seconds) Purpose:- Security mechanism to prevent malicious proposals
- Gives community time to react
- Allows for emergency response if needed
Detailed Guides
Detailed guides for each parameter will be added soon. Check back for in-depth explanations, examples, and best practices.
Topics Coming Soon:
- Choosing Voting Parameters: How to select optimal values for your DAO
- Changing Parameters: Step-by-step guide to updating governance settings
- Advanced Scenarios: Handling different types of proposals
- Security Considerations: Protecting your DAO from governance attacks
- Best Practices: Lessons learned from successful DAOs
Related Resources
Creating a DAO
Learn how to set these parameters when deploying
DAOFactory Reference
Technical details of parameter initialization
External Resources
Need Help?
Questions about governance parameters? Reach out:- Discord: discord.gg/HnRmtP2fph
- Telegram: t.me/createdao_org
- GitHub Discussions: github.com/createDAO/v2-core/discussions