Voting

The Penverse DAO Voting Mechanism governs decision-making within the decentralized ecosystem. It ensures fair, transparent, and efficient governance using PENSO token staking, enabling researchers, contributors, and the community to participate in research funding, platform upgrades, and policy-making.

Voting Model

Penverse employs a stake-weighted voting system, meaning a user’s voting power is proportional to the number of staked PENSO tokens. This approach ensures that those who are deeply invested in the ecosystem have a greater say in its governance.

Voting Power Calculation

The formula for voting power:

Voting Power = (Staked PENSO Tokens) + (Long-Term Staking Multiplier)

• Staked Tokens: The more PENSO tokens staked, the higher the voting power.

• Long-Term Staking Multiplier: Users with longer staking durations receive a voting boost.

• Reputation-Based Influence (Future Enhancement): Trusted members with strong contributions may receive enhanced voting weight.

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Voting Process

1. Proposal Submission – A researcher or community member submits a proposal to the DAO.

2. Proposal Validation – AI-assisted screening checks for feasibility, ethical compliance, and impact assessment.

3. Community Discussion – Members engage in discussions and refinements before moving to a vote.

4. Voting Period – The proposal is put to a vote for a fixed duration (e.g., 7-14 days).

5. Vote Counting & Quorum Check – Smart contracts automatically count votes and validate quorum requirements.

6. Execution via Smart Contracts – If the proposal is approved, funding is released or governance changes are implemented automatically.

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Thresholds & Execution Criteria

Proposal Type	Minimum Quorum	Approval Threshold	Execution Method
Research Grant Proposal	20% of staked tokens	50%+ approval	Smart contract fund disbursement
Platform Upgrade Proposal	25% of staked tokens	60%+ approval	Code upgrade deployment
Policy Change Proposal	30% of staked tokens	67%+ approval	Governance update activation
Emergency Proposal	40% of staked tokens	75%+ approval	Immediate action via DAO override

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Use Case: Voting on Research Funding

Scenario: Funding a Blockchain-Based Clinical Trial System

1. A research team submits a proposal requesting funding to develop a decentralized clinical trial system.

2. The proposal passes AI validation, ensuring feasibility and compliance.

3. DAO members discuss the proposal and suggest refinements.

4. Voting starts, with users casting votes proportional to their staked PENSO tokens.

5. The proposal meets quorum and is approved, triggering a smart contract to release funds in milestones.

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Voting Tools & Platform

• Penverse DAO Dashboard: A decentralized interface where members submit proposals, discuss governance, and vote.

• Smart Contracts: Automated execution of funding, upgrades, and policy changes.

• AI-Powered Governance Insights: AI recommendations on proposal impact and voting trends.

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