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Vote on Proposals

In this guide, we’ll walk through the process of voting on DAO proposals and managing your voting power settings.

Why vote on proposals?

Your votes help determine which projects receive funding, how network economics evolve, and what direction the protocol takes.

What we will accomplish

Prerequisites

Be a Power User

You must be a power user to vote on proposals. You can find a guide on how to become a power user in this file.

Toggle Voting Power (Become a Power User or Return to Delegated Voting)

  1. Visit the DAO Proposals Tab
    Navigate to the proposals page where you can view all active, approved, and rejected proposals.

  2. Connect your Wallet Ensure you’re connected with your TORUS wallet that contains the tokens you want to use for voting.

  3. Click on Any Open Proposal
    Click on any active proposal you want to view to access the voting interface and settings.

    Click on an open proposal
    Click on an open proposal

  4. Click on “Vote Power Settings”
    Look for the “Vote Power Settings” button located below the voting options. This allows you to toggle between delegating your voting power and becoming a power user.

    Click on Vote Power Settings
    Click on Vote Power Settings

  5. Check Your Current Voting Status
    When you click on the vote power settings button, you’ll see your current status:

    • Delegating your voting power (Default): Validators handle voting on your behalf
    • Power user: You have direct control over your votes

  6. Toggle Your Voting Status
    You can switch between voting modes anytime:

    • Click “Delegate Voting Power” to return control to validators
    • Click “Become a power user” to gain direct voting control
    Change vote status
    Change vote status

  7. Sign the Transaction
    Open your subwallet extension and sign the transaction to confirm the change.

  8. All Done
    Your voting power status has been successfully updated. You can now proceed to vote (if power user) or let validators vote on your behalf (if delegated).

Vote on Proposals

  1. Visit the DAO Proposals Tab
    Navigate to the proposals page where you can view all active, approved, and rejected proposals.

  2. Connect your Power User Wallet
    Ensure you’re connected with your TORUS wallet that contains the tokens you want to use for voting.
    Ensure you’re a power user first (follow the steps above if needed).

  3. Select a Proposal to Vote On
    Click on any active proposal you want to vote on to view its details and voting options.

  4. Cast Your Vote
    Once you’re ready to vote:

    • Choose your position: “Favorable” (support) or “Against” (oppose)
    • Click “Choose a Vote”

  5. Sign the Transaction
    Sign the transaction in your wallet to confirm your vote

  6. All Done
    Your vote has been successfully cast and will be counted towards the proposal’s final outcome. You can view the current voting results and track the proposal’s progress.

What’s Next?

After voting on proposals:

  • Monitor Results: Track voting progress and final outcomes on active and completed proposals
  • Learn About Governance: Understand voting mechanics and your role as a token holder
  • Explore Staking: Consider staking your TORUS to support the network and earn rewards

Connect with the community:

  • Discord — Discuss proposals and governance
  • Telegram — General chat and voting announcements
  • Twitter — Updates and proposal highlights