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How to Vote on Govscan

Introduction​

This tutorial will guide you through the process of voting on blockchain governance proposals using Govscan.

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Currently, voting is supported for the following networks: Agoric, Aptos, Axelar, Celestia, Cosmos Hub, Dymension, Nibiru, Osmosis, and Secret NetworkWe are continuously working to include more networks.

Prerequisites​

  • You must have a compatible wallet connected to Govscan
  • Ensure that your wallet has a balance of the native tokens of the network you wish to participate in for voting

Step-by-Step Voting Guide​

  1. Navigate to the Govscan homepage and select the network whose proposals you want to participate in.

Proposals menu

  1. If the network was selected from the Chains section and not from the top menu, proceed to the Proposal Explorer section. Here, you can browse through the list of current proposals open for voting.

Proposal Explorer section

  1. Click on the proposal you are interested in. This will take you to the proposal’s detail page where you can read more about the proposal specifics.

Proposals page

  1. Click the Vote button to open the voting interface.

Proposal page details

  1. In the voting interface, you will see options such as FOR/ YES, AGAINST/ NO, ABSTAIN, or NO WITH VETO depending on the proposal's requirements. Enter the amount of tokens you wish to commit to your vote and confirm your vote by signing the transaction in your connected wallet.

Votgin interface

  1. Post-vote, you can track your voting activities under the Voting Activity section on the Govscan website. This helps you keep a record of your participations and contributions to governance decisions.

Voting Activity section

Additional Information​

  • Voting power is generally proportional to the amount of tokens you hold and have committed as a stake in the network.
  • In most fo the cases, it is determined by the sum of your own locked stake and any stake delegated to you by others. This encompasses stakes that are in both Active and Pending Inactive states, ensuring you can utilize your full potential influence even if parts of your stake are transitioning states.
  • You can vote with stakes that have a lockup period extending beyond the end of the proposal's voting period. This allows you to participate in governance without affecting the security and integrity of the locked tokens.

Participating in blockchain governance on Govscan is a significant way to influence developments within various blockchain ecosystems. By following this guide, you can effectively exercise your voting rights and contribute to the decentralized decision-making process.