# Voting

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A graphical format of the Voting Framework can be found here.
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***On September 1, 2022**, an* [*amendment*](https://snapshot.org/#/rugcommunity.eth/proposal/0xfa1574926ef4f4245eded42490089479d39ce31d0fbadf1b0b0b1a1544bc77e5) *to this framework was passed that set up a tiered quorum structure.*

***On December 27, 2022,** a second* [*amendment*](https://snapshot.org/#/rugcommunity.eth/proposal/0x3ebdc95900cfc2707c0f92b5529e877cfec6b1a3eae1e70e50d22ada9bbb65df) *to this framework was passed that reduced quorum tiers, increased voting timeframes, and more.*

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## Glossary of Key Terms

**Person** \
A human being regarded as an individual; validation will rely on our strict Humanity Proof Mechanism&#x20;

**Quadratic voting** \
A voting mechanism that allows a single person to repeatedly vote for the same option to express the strength of their will, but with diminishing returns. For example, 1 vote may require 1 $RDAO, then 2 votes will require 4 $RDAO, 3 votes will require 9 $RDAO, and so on. This voting mechanism is often favored by Vitalik Buterin.&#x20;

**Moloch voting** \
1 person = 1 vote&#x20;

**Quorum** \
The minimum percentage of members capable of voting that must participate in a voting proposal to make it valid&#x20;

**Delegation** \
People may delegate their $RDAO votes to representatives; there will be a cap on the number of moloch and quadratic votes that may be delegated to a single representative.&#x20;

**Veto** \
Intended as a last resort to ensure obviously harmful governance proposals are not passed; would require a Moloch majority approval from the Core Team and DAO Council. Veto power would be revoked in a subsequent Voting proposal when deemed safe.

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## Humanity Proof Mechanism

To ensure malicious actors or bots do not manipulate voting outcomes, we will leverage a system for individuals to confirm their humanity.&#x20;

Gitcoin uses the following authentication interface, where users can complete various items to reach a certain number of "points" that will help confirm their humanity.

<figure><img src="https://2886660910-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAj9pFhgQjyXppORo9Bqx%2Fuploads%2FePyuVsvT4dj1n8zOAyYU%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-26%20at%207.27.25%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1b3a81ad-97af-4113-9668-73832d5aeba8" alt=""><figcaption><p>This shows just a few of "stamps" that can be used to verify humanity</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Proposal and Voting Process

<figure><img src="https://2886660910-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAj9pFhgQjyXppORo9Bqx%2Fuploads%2FggnQ4nP0CgQbQsCP15Ge%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-28%20at%208.14.53%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4d8b7a7e-b3c4-482e-bb6d-7a3c001d2ac4" alt=""><figcaption><p>RugDAO Proposal Voting Process</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Voting Structure by Proposal Type

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## Voting Proposal Requirements

Future proposals to change the voting structure for various proposal types will require a minimum amount of information in order to be considered. See the following guidelines, which are similar to the columns in the Voting Matrix above.&#x20;

**{**

**“proposal\_type": "",** \
**"title": "",** \
**"summary": "",** \
**"voting\_structure": "",** \
**"sponsorship\_details": "",** \
**"quorum”,** \
**“votes\_needed": "",** \
**"comment \_duration": "",** \
**"voting\_duration": "",**

**}**

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