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DAO Governance

FortisArena operates as a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), giving FRT token holders direct control over platform development, treasury management, and ecosystem decisions.

What is the FortisArena DAO?

The DAO is a governance system where:
  • Token holders propose changes to the platform
  • Community votes on proposals using FRT tokens
  • Smart contracts execute approved decisions automatically
  • Treasury funds are allocated through transparent voting

Governance Principles

1. Transparency

All governance actions are public:
  • Proposal details on-chain
  • Voting records verifiable
  • Treasury movements tracked
  • Execution automated

2. Inclusivity

Anyone with FRT can participate:
  • No minimum voting amount
  • Delegation allowed
  • Multiple proposal types
  • Educational resources provided

3. Security

Multiple safeguards protect the DAO:
  • Time delays for major changes
  • Multi-signature requirements
  • Emergency pause functionality
  • Regular security audits

Voting Power

How Voting Power is Calculated

Your voting power depends on:

Voting Power Examples

Types of Proposals

Community Proposal

Use Cases:
  • Feature requests
  • Community initiatives
  • Process improvements
  • Partner recommendations

Standard Proposal

Use Cases:
  • Tournament rule changes
  • Platform parameter updates
  • New game integrations
  • Fee adjustments

Treasury Proposal

Use Cases:
  • Funding development
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Partnership investments
  • Grant programs

Constitutional Proposal

Use Cases:
  • Governance structure changes
  • Tokenomics modifications
  • Treasury policy updates
  • Platform mission changes

How to Create a Proposal

Step-by-Step Process

1

Draft Your Proposal

Write a clear proposal following the template including:
  • Title and summary
  • Motivation
  • Detailed specification
  • Expected impact
  • Timeline
2

Community Discussion

Post in the Forum for at least 3 days to gather feedback
3

Refine Based on Feedback

Update proposal addressing community concerns
4

Formal Submission

Connect wallet and submit via governance portal
5

Pay Deposit

FRT deposit required (returned if quorum reached)
6

Voting Begins

After review period, voting opens automatically

Proposal Template

How to Vote

Voting Process

1

Access Governance Portal

Visit gov.fortisarena.io (launching Q4 2027)
2

Connect Wallet

Connect the wallet holding your FRT tokens
3

Browse Proposals

View active proposals and their details
4

Review

Read full proposal and community discussion
5

Cast Vote

Choose: For, Against, or Abstain
6

Confirm

Sign transaction (no gas fees for voting)

Vote Options

Changing Your Vote

You can change your vote at any time during the voting period. Simply cast a new vote to override your previous choice.

Delegation

What is Delegation?

If you don’t have time to research proposals, delegate your voting power to someone you trust.

How to Delegate

  1. Visit the Delegation page
  2. Enter delegate’s wallet address (or pick from list)
  3. Specify delegation scope (all votes or specific types)
  4. Confirm delegation
  5. Can be revoked anytime

Delegation Options

Treasury Management

Treasury Overview

The DAO treasury will hold:
  • FRT tokens for development
  • Stablecoins for operations
  • LP tokens for protocol-owned liquidity
Treasury details and live balances will be published on the Treasury Dashboard once governance launches. All allocations will be fully transparent and on-chain verifiable.

Expenditure Categories

Spending Limits

Voting Incentives

Participation Rewards

Active voters receive:
  • FPT token rewards
  • “Active Citizen” NFT badge
  • Increased voting power multiplier
  • Early access to new features

Reward Calculation

Governance Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation (Q4 2027)

  • Basic proposal system
  • Voting with FRT
  • Treasury transparency
  • Delegation system

Phase 2: Enhancement (Q1 2028)

  • Delegation marketplace
  • Expert council formation
  • Governance forums upgrade
  • Mobile voting app

Phase 3: Maturity (Q2 2028+)

  • Quadratic voting experiments
  • Sub-DAOs for specific domains
  • Automated proposal execution
  • Cross-chain governance

Best Practices

For Proposers

  • Research thoroughly before proposing
  • Engage community in pre-proposal discussion
  • Provide clear, specific details
  • Consider potential risks
  • Be responsive to feedback
  • Follow proposal template

For Voters

  • Read full proposal before voting
  • Consider long-term impact
  • Review discussion thread
  • Vote consistently with your values
  • If unsure, abstain or delegate

Governance Resources

Launching Q4 2027 — The following tools are under active development and will go live alongside the governance system:
  • Governance Portal (gov.fortisarena.io) — Submit and vote on proposals
  • Community Forum (forum.fortisarena.io) — Discuss proposals before voting
  • Treasury Dashboard (treasury.fortisarena.io) — Track DAO funds in real-time
Join our Discord for early access announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay gas to vote?

No, voting is gasless through signature-based authentication.

Can I vote with staked FRT?

Yes, staked FRT counts toward your voting power and may receive multipliers.

What happens if quorum isn’t reached?

The proposal fails and the deposit is returned to the proposer.

How long until approved proposals take effect?

  • Standard: 2 days after voting ends
  • Treasury: 5 days after voting ends
  • Constitutional: 7 days after voting ends

Can the core team override governance decisions?

No, the core team cannot override passed proposals. Emergency powers exist only for critical security issues.

Getting Involved

Ready to participate in FortisArena governance?
  1. Acquire FRT - Buy on exchanges
  2. Stake Your Tokens - Maximize voting power
  3. Join Discord - Community discussions (Forum launching Q4 2027)
  4. Stay Updated - Governance portal launching Q4 2027
Governance is a responsibility. Take time to understand proposals before voting. The future of FortisArena is in the hands of token holders.