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DAO Governance Hub

Welcome to the ODOS DAO Governance Hub; your guide to how decisions are made, how proposals move forward, and how you can participate

What is ODOS DAO Governance?​

ODOS DAO Governance is how the community makes decisions about the direction and operations of the DAO. It is powered by the $ODOS token, which gives holders the right to participate in decision-making through proposals and voting.

It’s a system that allows contributors to propose ideas, give feedback, and vote on initiatives that impact incentives, loyalty programs, community growth, and treasury use. Governance at ODOS DAO is designed to be open, clear, and aligned with long-term goals.

What we govern​

  • Incentives and rewards
  • Community growth initiatives
  • Adoption strategies
  • DAO operations and contributors
  • Treasury related matters
  • Loyalty program

What don’t we govern?​

ODOS DAO does not govern technical upgrades or smart contract-level changes to the core protocol; those remain under the protocol team’s responsibility.

How to participate​

You don’t need to be an expert to take part in governance. Here are a few ways to get involved:

  • Share ideas in the Governance Forum
  • Give feedback on proposals from other community members
  • Help proposals reach the engagement threshold
  • Submit your own proposal using our templates and guide
  • Vote or delegate your vote on Snapshot

We’ll guide you through every step in the sections below ↓ but if you still need help or have questions, Visit our Discord and ask in #general, or tag a contributor in the forum we’re happy to help.

Proposal Lifecycle Process (Step-by-step)​

proposal lifecycle

Step 1: Pre-OIP Phase (Day 1)​

Use the Pre-OIP Template below to structure your idea and post it in the Governance Forum. This is where your proposal begins to take shape and gather initial interest.

Pre-OIP Template

  • Title:
    • Short descriptive name of the idea.
  • Summary:
    • What are you proposing in 2–3 sentences?
  • How Will This Proposal Benefit ODOS DAO?
    • Why is it important?
    • Will this proposal help to increase Odos dApp usage and adoption? If so, how?
    • Will this proposal help to increase ODOS Loyalty Program and adoption? If so, how?
    • How will it impact token adoption and utility? (Please provide quantifiable evidence if impact is expected).
  • Proposed Solution:
    • Describe proposal mechanics in detail (how it will work, specific steps required, and parties involved)
    • What assumptions are used to make your proposal?
    • What specific technical or operational changes are requested as a result of this proposal?
  • Open Questions / Assumptions:
    • What input / feedback do you request from DAO Lead, DevCo, or community?

Step 2: Community Feedback (Days 1–14)​

Once your idea is published, you have 14 days to gather feedback from the community. Use this time to respond to questions, clarify doubts, and strengthen your proposal.

Step 3: Feasibility Review (Days 14–24)​

If your proposal meets the engagement thresholds (explained below), the Head of DAO will publish a Feasibility Report. This will assess whether the proposal is viable in its current form:

  • Not Feasible → Proposal is closed
  • Needs Revisions → You can revise and resubmit your idea
  • Feasible → You’ll be invited to move forward and submit your proposal using the official OIP format and prepare it for Snapshot submission.

Not every proposal will pass — and that’s okay. Many strong ideas evolve over time or come back later in improved form. We encourage thoughtful iteration and learning from feedback.

Step 4: Revised Submission (if needed)​

If revisions are required:

  • Days 24–30: Publish the updated version of your proposal
  • Days 30–35: Community reviews the changes
  • Days 35–40: Final Feasibility Report from DevCo + Head of DAO

Step 5: Submit the OIP (Formal Proposal)​

If your proposal is marked feasible, you can write a full Odos Improvement Proposal using the OIP Template below.

OIP Template

Use this template after your draft has undergone Pre-OIP Review.​

Title: A clear, descriptive title. AuthorsNames and DAO forum handles of proposal authors. Proposal Type

  • Partnership Proposal
  • DAO Governance / Community
  • Loyalty Program (Token)
  • Other (specify) Abstract (TL;DR):

A 2–3 sentence summary of what is being proposed and why.

Problem / Opportunity:

What issue or opportunity does this proposal address? Why is it relevant now?

Proposed Solution:

What is being proposed in detail? What are the specific actions or outcomes?

Strategic Value to ODOS DAO:

Explain how this supports one or more of the following:

  • Loyalty and Governance token adoption or value
  • Increased Odos dApp trading volume
  • Ecosystem growth
  • Long-term network value

Expected Impact & Metrics

How will success be measured? Include measurable KPIs like:

  • Token volume, Loyalty Program adoption metrics
  • Odos dApp Users/transactions gained
  • Treasury ROI / growth
  • Ecosystem growth indicators Pre-OIP Review Summary

Filled out after review by Head of DAO / DevCo.

  • Reviewers: [Name(s), role]
  • Feasibility Feedback:
  • Resource Constraints or Risks:
  • Suggested Improvements:
  • Green-lit for OIP Vote? [Yes/No]

Note: To submit your OIP on Snapshot, you must hold or be delegated at least 100,000 $ODOS.

Step 6: Voting on Snapshot​

Your proposal will go through:

  • A 7-day Pending phase (to finalize and gather final input)
  • A 7-day Active Voting phase on Snapshot

Step 7: Holding Period​

If approved, your proposal enters a 7-day Holding stage to allow for final reviews and preparation.

Step 8: Execution​

Once the Holding period ends, the proposal is executed by the Special Delegates. This may include treasury movements, incentive launches, or coordination with the protocol team.

Minimum engagement thresholds​

Tier 1 — Operational or Low-Impact Proposals

  • 10 upvotes
  • 5 unique comments
  • Within 7 days

Tier 2 — High-Impact or Resource-Heavy Proposals

  • 20 upvotes
  • 10 unique comments
  • Within 7 days
  • Voting process on Snapshot
  • Templates: Pre-OIP + OIP

How to Write a Proposal (coming soon)​

  • Best practices for clear and focused proposals
  • How proposals are evaluated

How to Vote & Delegate​

All ODOS DAO voting happens on Snapshot, a decentralized voting platform used by many DAOs. You don’t need to pay gas fees, and voting happens off-chain.

How to Vote​

  • To vote, you must hold $ODOS tokens or have delegated voting power.
  • When a proposal goes live, you'll see it listed in the ODOS Snapshot space.
  • Simply connect your wallet, review the proposal, and choose your voting option.
  • Voting is open for 7 days during the Active phase.
  • After you vote, your tokens stay in your wallet. Voting doesn’t lock or transfer them.

How Delegation Works​

Delegation lets you assign your voting power to someone else, so they can vote on proposals on your behalf. This can be helpful if:

  • You’re not available to vote consistently
  • You want someone more active or knowledgeable to represent your views
  • You support a contributor or delegate and want to boost their influence

Key things to know:

  • Delegation does not transfer your tokens, you keep full ownership
  • You can delegate or remove delegation at any time
  • Delegation happens directly on Snapshot by clicking “Delegate” and entering the wallet address of the person you trust