Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking about whether it would make sense to introduce a token staking requirement for submitting proposals within our governance system. The idea isn’t new — many DAOs use some form of stake-to-propose model to ensure that only serious and thoughtful ideas make it to a vote. It could be a small amount, not intended to block participation but to show that the proposer has some skin in the game.
This could also help reduce spam or low-effort proposals that sometimes clutter voting platforms. If someone truly believes in what they’re proposing, locking a few tokens as a sign of commitment shouldn’t be an issue. The system could even include a refund or reward mechanism — for example, if the proposal reaches quorum or passes, the stake could be returned, or partially rewarded.
At the same time, I see the potential downside: we don’t want to discourage newcomers or those with limited holdings from participating. Maybe there’s a way to balance this — for instance, allowing free discussion in a draft phase and requiring the stake only when something goes to an official vote. Curious to hear what others think. Could this improve the quality of proposals, or would it limit inclusivity too much?