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Create an Emission Proposal

In this guide, we’ll walk through submitting an emission proposal via the Torus DAO.

Prerequisites

TORUS Balance

You need at least 10 000 TORUS in your wallet to create proposals.
See how to get TORUS.

Create an Emission Proposal

  1. Visit the Torus DAO Proposals tab
    Navigate to the DAO proposals page where you can view existing proposals and create new ones.

  2. Connect your Wallet
    Click the Connect Wallet button and ensure you’re connected with a wallet that has at least 10,000 TORUS.

  3. Click on Shape the Network
    Look for the “Shape the Network” button, it is at the top right corner of the dashboard.

  4. Select “Create Emission Proposal” Type
    In the modal, choose “Create emission proposal” from the available options.
    This is similar to the whitelisting process but focuses on network economics.

  5. Configure Emission Parameters
    Set the three key percentage parameters across two distribution pools:

    Burn Distribution (up to 100% total):

    • Recycling Percentage: Portion of fees burned through recycling
    • Treasury Percentage: Portion allocated to network treasury

    Reward Distribution (up to 100% total):

    • Incentives Ratio: Portion for incentive programs and rewards

  6. Add Proposal Details
    Provide comprehensive information about your proposal:

    • Title: Clear, descriptive name for the proposal
    • Description: Detailed explanation of the economic rationale, why these specific percentages benefit the network…

  7. Review and Submit
    Double-check all parameters and details before submission. Click “Submit Proposal” and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

  8. Share with the community
    After submitting, post your proposal in Discord, Telegram, or other channels to spark discussion and encourage voting.

  9. All done when either

    • The 7‑day voting window ends.
    • ≥ 50 % support & > 10 % participation: proposal executes on‑chain.
    • ≤ 50 % support & > 10 % participation: proposal get denied.

    Therefore, make sure to follow the voting process closely.

What’s Next?

After submitting your emission proposal:

  • Community Discussion: Engage with feedback and questions from other community members

Connect with the community during the process:

  • Discord — Discuss proposal details and economic implications
  • Telegram — Share updates and gather community sentiment
  • Twitter — Announce your proposal to the broader ecosystem