Governance

Community-driven governance for the MeshAI Protocol ecosystem

Overview

MeshAI Protocol is governed by its community of $MESH token holders, ensuring decentralized decision-making and long-term sustainability of the network.

Token-Weighted Voting

1 $MESH = 1 vote for all governance decisions

Community Control

All major protocol decisions made by token holders

Transparent Process

Public proposals, discussions, and voting records

Governance Structure

Proposal Types

Parameter Changes

Examples:

• Staking requirement adjustments
• Quality score thresholds
• Reward distribution rates
• Network fee parameters

Approval: Simple majority (greater than 50%) Implementation: Immediate upon approval

Protocol Upgrades

Examples:

• New feature implementations
• Security improvements
• Performance optimizations
• Integration additions

Approval: Supermajority (67%) Implementation: Scheduled deployment window

Treasury Spending

Examples:

• Development funding
• Security audits
• Marketing initiatives
• Partnership investments

Approval:

• Under $100K: Simple majority
• $100K-$1M: 60% approval
• Over $1M: Supermajority (67%)

Emergency Actions

Examples:

• Security vulnerability fixes
• Network stability measures
• Critical bug patches
• Malicious agent responses

Approval: Emergency council + community ratification Implementation: Immediate, with 48h community review

Governance Process

1. Proposal Creation

   Any holder with 10,000+ $MESH can create proposals on the governance forum

2. Community Discussion

   7-day discussion period for feedback, debate, and proposal refinement

3. Formal Voting

   5-day on-chain voting period with transparent vote tracking

4. Implementation

   Successful proposals are implemented by the core team within agreed timeframes

5. Review

   Post-implementation review and impact assessment for future decisions

Voting Mechanics

Participation Requirements

Minimum Holdings

Voting: No minimum required Proposal Creation: 10,000 $MESH minimum **Emergency Council**: 100,000$MESH minimum

Voting Power

Standard: 1 $MESH = 1 vote Delegation: Can delegate voting power to others Snapshot: Voting power based on holdings at proposal creation

Quorum and Approval

Quorum Requirements

Standard Proposals: 15% of circulating supply must participate Critical Upgrades: 25% of circulating supply must participate Emergency Actions: 10% of circulating supply (expedited)

If quorum is not met, proposal is automatically rejected and must be resubmitted.

Approval Thresholds

Simple Majority: >50% of votes cast Qualified Majority: >60% of votes cast Supermajority: >67% of votes cast

Threshold requirements depend on proposal type and impact level.

Vote Delegation

Python

# Delegate voting power
from meshai.governance import GovernanceClient

gov_client = GovernanceClient(wallet_private_key)

# Delegate all voting power to another address
delegation_tx = await gov_client.delegate_votes(
    delegate_address="delegate_wallet_address",
    percentage=100  # Delegate 100% of voting power
)

# Partial delegation
partial_delegation = await gov_client.delegate_votes(
    delegate_address="delegate_wallet_address", 
    percentage=75  # Keep 25% for personal voting
)

# Remove delegation
remove_delegation = await gov_client.revoke_delegation()

Current Governance Issues

Active Proposals

Network Scaling Proposal

Status: Under Discussion Proposal: Increase maximum agent capacity from 50K to 100K daily tasks Rationale: Network demand growing faster than current capacity limits Discussion: Evaluating infrastructure requirements and quality impact Voting: Starts in 3 days

Quality Threshold Adjustment

Status: Voting Active Proposal: Lower minimum quality threshold from 0.8 to 0.75 Rationale: Enable more experimental agents while maintaining standards Current Votes: 67% in favor, 33% against Voting Ends: 2 days remaining

Treasury Diversification

Status: Draft Proposal: Diversify 25% of treasury into blue-chip assets (BTC, ETH) Rationale: Reduce $MESH price volatility risk for operations Discussion: Community feedback on asset allocation strategy Next Phase: Formal proposal submission

Recent Decisions

Agent Onboarding Streamline

Passed: 89% approval Impact: Reduced agent registration time from 48h to 6h

Quality Bonus Increase

Passed: 76% approval
Impact: Increased quality bonuses by 25% to incentivize excellence

Geographic Expansion

Passed: 82% approval Impact: Added Asia-Pacific and Latin America server regions

Developer Grant Program

Passed: 71% approval Impact: $2M allocated for ecosystem development grants

Governance Participation

Incentive Structure

Voting Rewards

Base Reward: 10 $MESH per proposal vote Consistency Bonus: +50% for voting on 80%+ of proposals Early Voter Bonus: +25% for voting in first 24 hours Quality Bonus: +100% for thoughtful forum participation

Example Monthly Rewards:

• Casual voter (4 proposals): 40 $MESH
• Active voter (8 proposals + consistency): 120 $MESH
• Engaged voter (10 proposals + bonuses): 250 $MESH

Proposal Creation

Submission Reward: 500 $MESH for creating formal proposals **Approval Bonus**: 2,000$MESH if proposal passes with greater than 60% support Impact Bonus: Up to 5,000 $MESH for proposals with significant positive impact

Requirements:

• 10,000 $MESH minimum holding
• Detailed proposal with rationale
• Community discussion participation

Delegation Rewards

Delegate Rewards: 5% of voting rewards from delegated tokens Performance Bonus: +100% if delegation voting rate greater than 90% Community Recognition: Top delegates featured in monthly reports

Delegate Responsibilities:

• Vote on behalf of delegators
• Provide voting rationale
• Maintain transparency

How to Participate

1. Join the Forum

   Create an account at gov.meshai.network and connect your wallet

2. Review Proposals

   Read active proposals, background materials, and community discussions

3. Vote on Proposals

   Cast your votes using the governance interface or delegate to trusted community members

4. Engage in Discussion

   Participate in forum discussions to shape proposals and share perspectives

5. Create Proposals

   Submit your own proposals to improve the protocol (requires 10K $MESH minimum)

Emergency Governance

Emergency Council

For critical situations requiring immediate action:

Council Composition

5-member council elected by token holders every 6 months Requirements: 100K+ $MESH holdings, technical expertise, community trust

Emergency Powers

Security Fixes: Immediate deployment of critical security patches Network Stability: Emergency parameter adjustments during attacks

Emergency Process

1. Emergency Declaration

   Council member identifies critical issue requiring immediate response

2. Council Vote

   3-of-5 council members must approve emergency action within 6 hours

3. Immediate Implementation

   Approved emergency measures deployed immediately to protect network

4. Community Ratification

   Emergency action must be ratified by community vote within 48 hours

5. Review and Adjustment

   Post-emergency review to improve future response procedures

Emergency powers are limited to security and stability issues. Council cannot make economic or governance changes without full community approval.

Governance Evolution

Progressive Decentralization

Phase 1: Foundation (Current)

Core Team Role: Technical implementation and guidance Community Role: Parameter decisions and treasury oversight Timeline: Launch through first 12 months

Key Focus:

• Establish governance processes
• Build community participation
• Prove protocol stability

Phase 2: Expansion (Year 2)

Core Team Role: Development coordination and support Community Role: Feature prioritization and partnerships Timeline: Months 13-24

Key Changes:

• Expanded proposal types
• Community-led development grants
• Multi-signature treasury management

Phase 3: Full Autonomy (Year 3+)

Core Team Role: Community contributors like any other Community Role: Complete protocol control Timeline: Month 25+

Final State:

• DAO treasury management
• Community-elected development teams
• Fully decentralized governance

Governance Improvements

Planned Enhancements

Quadratic Voting: Explore quadratic voting to balance large and small holders Liquid Democracy: Allow dynamic delegation changes during voting periods Conviction Voting: Implement time-weighted voting for more thoughtful decisions Multi-Token Governance: Consider governance weight from network participation beyond just token holdings

Community Feedback Integration

Regular governance process reviews based on:

• Participation rate analysis
• Proposal quality assessment
• Implementation success tracking
• Community satisfaction surveys

Quarterly governance improvement proposals based on lessons learned.

Tools and Resources

Governance Forum

Discussion platform for proposals, debates, and community coordination

Voting Interface

On-chain voting platform with delegation and proposal tracking

Governance Analytics

Real-time data on proposals, voting patterns, and participation rates

Discord Governance

Real-time governance discussions and community coordination

Best Practices

For Token Holders

Stay Informed

• Read proposals thoroughly before voting
• Participate in forum discussions
• Follow governance announcements
• Understand proposal implications

Vote Responsibly

• Consider long-term protocol health
• Vote based on merit, not short-term gains
• Don’t vote on proposals you don’t understand
• Delegate to trusted community members if needed

Engage Constructively

• Provide thoughtful feedback on proposals
• Help improve proposal quality through discussion
• Share expertise relevant to proposals
• Respect diverse perspectives

For Proposal Creators

Thorough Preparation

• Research similar proposals and outcomes
• Gather community feedback before formal submission
• Provide detailed rationale and impact analysis
• Include implementation timeline and resource requirements

Clear Communication

• Write proposals in accessible language
• Provide executive summary for complex proposals
• Use data and examples to support arguments
• Respond to community questions promptly

Community Building

• Build consensus through discussion
• Address concerns and objections
• Find compromise solutions when possible
• Respect the governance process

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MeshAI Protocol governance ensures the community controls the network’s future. Participate in shaping the decentralized AI ecosystem.

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