Submitting Proposals

Governance proposals are how Built By DAO makes collective decisions. This guide walks you through creating and submitting a proposal for community vote.

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📝 Proposal Overview

🔑 Stake	⏱️ Discussion	🗳️ Voting	✅ Threshold
2 BLTBY	3-7 days	5-14 days	50-65%

🎯 Purpose: Enable community-driven decision making

📋 Requirement: Active membership (Contributor level 2+ recommended)

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📋 Before You Start

📋 Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
👤 Active membership	Contributor level 2+ recommended
💎 2 BLTBY tokens	For staking (returned after vote)
💳 Connected wallet	To governance platform

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📊 Proposal Types

Type	Threshold	Examples
⚙️ Operational	>50%	Platform upgrades, minor policy
💰 Financial/Strategic	>60%	Budget allocation, partnerships
🏛️ Governance/Policy	>65%	Major structural changes

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🤝 Sponsorship Requirements

Proposal Scope	Sponsor Needed
🟢 Small (within your lane)	No
🟡 Medium (cross-team)	Level 4+ sponsor
🟠 Large (org-wide)	Level 6+ sponsor
🔴 Governance changes	Level 8+ sponsor

💡 Develop Your Idea

📄 Draft Your Proposal

🗣️ Discussion

🗳️ Voting

📊 Outcome

📋 Template

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❌ Common Mistakes

Mistake	How to Avoid
🌫️ Too vague	Be specific and actionable
🚫 No discussion	Get feedback before submitting
📋 Missing details	Use the full template
🎯 Unrealistic scope	Start small, build track record
🙉 Ignoring feedback	Engage with concerns seriously

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💡 Tips for Success

Tip	Why It Works
🟢 Start with small proposals	Build credibility
💬 Get feedback early	Before formal submission
⚡ Be responsive	Answer questions promptly
🔄 Accept revisions	Incorporate good feedback
✅ Follow through	If approved, execute well

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🔗 Learn More

• 🗳️ Voting on Proposals — How voting works

• 📊 Proposal Types — Thresholds and requirements

• 🏛️ Governance Overview — Full governance system

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🔗 Related Pages

ProposalsVoting PowerProposal Types🗳️Overview