TOS Network Governance
TOS Network’s governance system embodies our core principle of “Don’t Trust, Verify it” by providing a mathematically verifiable, transparent, and inclusive decision-making process for protocol evolution.
Overview
Governance Philosophy
- Decentralized Decision Making: Community-driven protocol evolution
- Transparency: All proposals and votes are publicly verifiable
- Inclusivity: Stake-weighted voting with protection for smaller holders
- Efficiency: Streamlined processes for critical updates
- Security: Multi-signature requirements for sensitive changes
Governance Scope
The TOS governance system manages:
- Protocol Parameters: Block size, fees, mining rewards
- Network Upgrades: Hard forks and soft forks
- Treasury Management: Community fund allocation
- Emergency Responses: Security incident handling
- Ecosystem Development: Grant programs and partnerships
Governance Token Model
Voting Power Calculation
pub fn calculate_voting_power(
staked_tokens: u64,
stake_duration: u32, // days
participation_history: f64, // 0.0 to 1.0
delegation_factor: f64 // 0.8 to 1.0
) -> u64 {
let base_power = staked_tokens;
// Duration bonus: up to 2x for 1 year stake
let duration_multiplier = 1.0 + (stake_duration as f64 / 365.0).min(1.0);
// Participation bonus: up to 50% for consistent voting
let participation_bonus = 1.0 + (participation_history * 0.5);
// Delegation penalty: 20% reduction if delegated
let delegation_multiplier = delegation_factor;
(base_power as f64 * duration_multiplier * participation_bonus * delegation_multiplier) as u64
}
Stake Requirements
Governance Action | Minimum Stake | Lock Period | Voting Power |
---|---|---|---|
Parameter Proposals | 1,000 TOS | 30 days | 1x |
Protocol Upgrades | 10,000 TOS | 90 days | 2x |
Emergency Proposals | 50,000 TOS | 7 days | 1.5x |
Treasury Proposals | 5,000 TOS | 60 days | 1.2x |
Constitutional Changes | 100,000 TOS | 180 days | 3x |
Proposal Lifecycle
1. Pre-Proposal Discussion
Community Discussion Phase (7 days minimum):
- Forum discussion on governance.tos.network
- Discord governance channels
- Community calls and AMA sessions
- Preliminary sentiment polling
Requirements for Discussion:
Minimum Discussion Period: 7 days
Required Engagement: 50+ comments, 100+ views
Community Sentiment: >60% positive initial reaction
Technical Review: Security and feasibility assessment
2. Formal Proposal Submission
// Example proposal structure
const proposal = {
id: "TIP-2024-001",
title: "Increase Block Size Limit to 4MB",
type: "parameter_change",
proposer: "tos1proposer123...",
stake_amount: "10000.000000",
stake_lock_period: 90, // days
description: {
summary: "Increase maximum block size from 2MB to 4MB",
rationale: "Network congestion analysis shows need for increased capacity",
technical_details: "Modify MAX_BLOCK_SIZE constant in consensus module",
impact_analysis: "Expected 100% throughput increase, minimal node impact"
},
implementation: {
code_changes: ["consensus/src/block.rs", "network/src/validation.rs"],
activation_height: 3000000,
fallback_plan: "Revert to 2MB if network issues detected"
},
voting_parameters: {
voting_period: 14, // days
quorum_requirement: 0.15, // 15% of total staked tokens
approval_threshold: 0.67 // 67% approval required
}
};
3. Review and Validation
Technical Review (5 days):
- Code audit by core development team
- Security assessment by external auditors
- Performance impact analysis
- Compatibility verification
Economic Impact Assessment (3 days):
- Token economics impact analysis
- Network incentive alignment check
- Market impact projection
- Risk assessment matrix
4. Voting Period
Voting Mechanics:
pub struct Vote {
pub voter: Address,
pub proposal_id: String,
pub choice: VoteChoice, // Yes, No, Abstain
pub voting_power: u64,
pub timestamp: u64,
pub signature: Signature,
}
pub enum VoteChoice {
Yes,
No,
Abstain,
}
pub fn submit_vote(
proposal_id: &str,
choice: VoteChoice,
voter_private_key: &PrivateKey
) -> Result<VoteReceipt, GovernanceError> {
// Validate voter eligibility
let voting_power = calculate_voting_power(&voter)?;
// Create and sign vote
let vote = Vote {
voter: derive_address(voter_private_key),
proposal_id: proposal_id.to_string(),
choice,
voting_power,
timestamp: current_timestamp(),
signature: sign_vote(vote_data, voter_private_key)?,
};
// Submit to governance contract
submit_to_blockchain(vote)
}
Voting Interface Example:
// Web3 governance interface
import { TOSGovernance } from '@tos-network/governance';
const governance = new TOSGovernance({
provider: tosProvider,
wallet: userWallet
});
// Get active proposals
const activeProposals = await governance.getActiveProposals();
// Vote on a proposal
const voteReceipt = await governance.vote({
proposalId: "TIP-2024-001",
choice: "yes",
delegateVotingPower: false
});
// Check voting status
const proposalStatus = await governance.getProposalStatus("TIP-2024-001");
5. Implementation and Activation
Successful Proposal Execution:
def execute_approved_proposal(proposal_id: str):
"""Execute approved governance proposal"""
proposal = get_proposal(proposal_id)
if proposal.status != "approved":
raise GovernanceError("Proposal not approved")
# Schedule implementation
if proposal.type == "parameter_change":
schedule_parameter_update(proposal)
elif proposal.type == "protocol_upgrade":
schedule_hard_fork(proposal)
elif proposal.type == "treasury_allocation":
execute_treasury_transfer(proposal)
# Update proposal status
update_proposal_status(proposal_id, "implementing")
# Notify network
broadcast_governance_update(proposal)
Voting Mechanisms
Direct Voting
Individual Participation:
Voting Power = Staked Tokens × Duration Multiplier × Participation Bonus
Duration Multiplier = 1.0 + (stake_days / 365) up to 2.0x
Participation Bonus = 1.0 + (vote_rate × 0.5) up to 1.5x
Voting Options:
- Yes: Support the proposal
- No: Oppose the proposal
- Abstain: Participate without taking position
Delegated Voting
Delegation System:
pub struct VotingDelegation {
pub delegator: Address,
pub delegate: Address,
pub delegation_type: DelegationType,
pub effective_from: u64,
pub effective_until: Option<u64>,
pub restrictions: Vec<DelegationRestriction>,
}
pub enum DelegationType {
Full, // All governance decisions
TopicSpecific(Vec<String>), // Specific proposal types only
Conditional(String), // Based on conditions
}
pub enum DelegationRestriction {
MaxVotingPower(u64),
ProposalTypes(Vec<String>),
RequireConfirmation,
TimeLimit(u64),
}
Delegation Benefits:
- Maintains voting power for inactive users
- Enables expert decision-making
- Reduces governance overhead
- 20% voting power penalty encourages direct participation
Quadratic Voting
For Sensitive Decisions:
Vote Cost = (Number of Votes)²
Maximum Influence = √(Total Staked Tokens)
Example:
- 1 vote costs 1 voting credit
- 2 votes cost 4 voting credits
- 3 votes cost 9 voting credits
- 10 votes cost 100 voting credits
Proposal Types
1. Parameter Changes
Network Parameters:
- Block size limits
- Transaction fees
- Mining difficulty adjustments
- Consensus timeouts
Example Proposal:
{
"type": "parameter_change",
"parameter": "max_block_size",
"current_value": "2MB",
"proposed_value": "4MB",
"justification": "Network capacity analysis shows 95% block utilization",
"implementation_timeline": "2 weeks post-approval",
"rollback_conditions": ["Network degradation", "Node synchronization issues"]
}
2. Protocol Upgrades
Hard Fork Proposals:
{
"type": "hard_fork",
"upgrade_name": "TOS Network v3.0",
"activation_height": 3500000,
"features": [
"Enhanced AI-Mining algorithms",
"Cross-chain bridge integration",
"Advanced privacy features"
],
"breaking_changes": [
"New transaction format",
"Updated consensus mechanism"
],
"preparation_period": "6 months",
"testnet_validation": "3 months"
}
Soft Fork Proposals:
{
"type": "soft_fork",
"upgrade_name": "Privacy Enhancement v2.1",
"backward_compatible": true,
"features": ["Ring signature improvements"],
"activation_threshold": "95% miner signaling",
"signaling_period": "2016 blocks"
}
3. Treasury Management
Treasury Allocation:
{
"type": "treasury_allocation",
"recipient": "TOS Development Foundation",
"amount": "500000.000000",
"purpose": "Core development funding Q2 2024",
"milestones": [
{
"description": "Cross-chain bridge development",
"amount": "200000.000000",
"deadline": "2024-06-30"
},
{
"description": "Mobile wallet release",
"amount": "150000.000000",
"deadline": "2024-08-15"
}
],
"reporting_requirements": "Monthly progress reports",
"success_metrics": ["Bridge transaction volume", "Mobile wallet downloads"]
}
4. Emergency Proposals
Critical Security Updates:
{
"type": "emergency",
"severity": "critical",
"threat_description": "Zero-day vulnerability in smart contract execution",
"immediate_actions": [
"Pause smart contract execution",
"Alert all validators",
"Prepare security patch"
],
"patch_timeline": "24 hours",
"voting_period": "3 days",
"implementation": "Immediate post-approval"
}
Governance Participation
Voter Education
Resources Available:
- Proposal Analysis: Technical and economic impact summaries
- Video Explanations: Community-created educational content
- Expert Opinions: Technical committee recommendations
- Simulation Tools: Proposal impact modeling
- Q&A Sessions: Live discussions with proposers
Participation Incentives
Voting Rewards:
pub fn calculate_voting_rewards(
voter_power: u64,
participation_rate: f64,
proposal_importance: f64
) -> u64 {
let base_reward = 0.1; // 0.1 TOS per 1000 voting power
let participation_bonus = participation_rate * 0.5; // Up to 50% bonus
let importance_multiplier = 1.0 + proposal_importance; // Up to 2x for critical proposals
(voter_power as f64 * base_reward * (1.0 + participation_bonus) * importance_multiplier) as u64
}
Incentive Structure:
- Base Voting Reward: 0.1 TOS per 1000 voting power
- Consistency Bonus: +50% for >80% participation rate
- Early Voting Bonus: +25% for voting in first 48 hours
- Research Bonus: +10% for providing detailed vote rationale
Governance Dashboard
Real-time Metrics:
interface GovernanceDashboard {
activeProposals: Proposal[];
participationRate: number;
totalStakedGovernance: string;
quorumStatus: {
[proposalId: string]: {
current: number;
required: number;
percentage: number;
}
};
votingHistory: VoteRecord[];
delegationStats: DelegationSummary;
}
// Live dashboard data
const dashboard = await governance.getDashboard();
console.log(`Current participation: ${dashboard.participationRate}%`);
Security and Anti-Gaming
Sybil Attack Protection
Stake-Based Voting:
- Minimum stake requirements prevent cheap sybil attacks
- Linear relationship between stake and voting power
- Time-locked stakes increase cost of attack
Quadratic Voting for Sensitive Issues:
- Square root relationship reduces whale influence
- Higher costs for disproportionate voting
- More balanced representation
Proposal Spam Prevention
Economic Barriers:
Proposal Deposits:
- Parameter Change: 1,000 TOS
- Protocol Upgrade: 10,000 TOS
- Emergency Proposal: 50,000 TOS
- Treasury Request: 5,000 TOS
Deposit Return Conditions:
- Proposal reaches quorum: 100% return
- Proposal fails quorum: 50% return
- Proposal deemed spam: 0% return
Vote Buying Prevention
Detection Mechanisms:
- On-chain vote correlation analysis
- Unusual voting pattern detection
- Economic incentive misalignment alerts
- Community reporting systems
Penalties:
pub enum GovernancePenalty {
VotingPowerReduction(f64), // Reduce by percentage
StakingPeriodExtension(u32), // Extend lock period
GovernanceBan(u32), // Temporary ban in days
StakeSlashing(u64), // Partial stake confiscation
}
Implementation Examples
Creating a Proposal
import { TOSGovernance, ProposalType } from '@tos-network/governance';
const governance = new TOSGovernance(provider);
const proposal = await governance.createProposal({
type: ProposalType.ParameterChange,
title: "Increase AI-Mining Reward Multiplier",
description: `
Proposal to increase AI-Mining reward multiplier from 1.1x to 1.3x
to incentivize more AI-Mining participation and improve network
computational diversity.
`,
changes: {
parameter: "ai_mining_multiplier",
currentValue: "1.1",
proposedValue: "1.3"
},
stake: "10000.000000",
lockPeriod: 90 // days
});
console.log(`Proposal created: ${proposal.id}`);
Voting on Proposals
// Direct voting
const voteResult = await governance.vote({
proposalId: "TIP-2024-001",
choice: VoteChoice.Yes,
rationale: "This change will improve network security and decentralization"
});
// Delegated voting
const delegation = await governance.delegateVotes({
delegate: "tos1expert_delegate_address",
type: DelegationType.TopicSpecific,
topics: ["protocol_upgrades", "security_updates"],
duration: 180 // days
});
Monitoring Governance
// Subscribe to governance events
governance.onProposalCreated((proposal) => {
console.log(`New proposal: ${proposal.title}`);
});
governance.onVoteCast((vote) => {
console.log(`Vote cast on ${vote.proposalId}: ${vote.choice}`);
});
governance.onProposalExecuted((proposal) => {
console.log(`Proposal executed: ${proposal.id}`);
});
// Check voting power
const votingPower = await governance.getVotingPower("tos1your_address");
console.log(`Your voting power: ${votingPower.total}`);
Governance Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation (Current)
- Basic proposal and voting system
- Stake-weighted governance
- Parameter change proposals
- Treasury management
Phase 2: Enhancement (Q3 2024)
- Quadratic voting for sensitive issues
- Advanced delegation features
- Governance analytics dashboard
- Cross-chain governance integration
Phase 3: Automation (Q4 2024)
- Smart contract-based proposal execution
- Automated parameter adjustments
- AI-assisted proposal analysis
- Decentralized governance coordination
Phase 4: Evolution (2025)
- Constitutional framework
- Inter-DAO coordination
- Governance token evolution
- Advanced voting mechanisms
Best Practices
For Voters
- Stay Informed: Read proposals thoroughly
- Participate Consistently: Maintain high participation rate
- Delegate Wisely: Choose experienced delegates
- Provide Rationale: Explain your voting decisions
- Monitor Results: Track proposal implementation
For Proposers
- Community First: Engage in pre-proposal discussion
- Clear Documentation: Provide detailed technical specifications
- Impact Analysis: Include economic and technical impact assessments
- Implementation Plan: Detail execution timeline and requirements
- Contingency Planning: Prepare fallback and rollback strategies
For Delegates
- Transparency: Publish voting rationale
- Expertise: Maintain technical knowledge
- Communication: Regular updates to delegators
- Independence: Avoid conflicts of interest
- Accountability: Accept responsibility for voting decisions
“Don’t Trust, Verify it” - Every governance action is cryptographically verifiable, ensuring complete transparency and accountability in TOS Network’s decentralized decision-making process!