# Governance

Investors participate in Built By DAO governance with enhanced voting power while maintaining the principle that contributors lead the organization.

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### 🗳️ Investor Governance

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|     🗳️ Vote     |   📝 Propose   |     🚨 Veto    | 🔒 Ceiling |
| :--------------: | :------------: | :------------: | :--------: |
| ✅ Enhanced power | ❌ Members only | ❌ Council only | 4× maximum |

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**⚖️ Principle:** Investors participate, contributors lead
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### 🗳️ How Investor Voting Works

#### Multiplier by Tier

| Tier            | Subtier     | Multiplier |
| --------------- | ----------- | ---------- |
| 😇 Angel 1      | $10k-$25k   | 1.5×       |
| 😇 Angel 2      | $25k-$50k   | 1.8×       |
| 😇 Angel 3      | $50k-$100k  | 2.2×       |
| 😇 Angel 4      | $100k-$175k | 2.6×       |
| 😇 Angel 5      | $175k-$250k | 3.0×       |
| 🚀 VentureOne 1 | $500k-$1M   | 3.5×       |
| 🚀 VentureOne 2 | $1M-$2M     | 3.8×       |
| 🚀 VentureOne 3 | $2M-$3.5M   | 4.1×       |
| 🚀 VentureOne 4 | $3.5M-$5M   | 4.5×       |
| 🏛️ Trust       | $5M+        | 5.0×       |

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#### Power Calculation

```
Base Power = √(EQTBLT Balance) × 100
Investor Power = Base × Investor Multiplier
Final Power = min(Investor Power, Base × 4)
```

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#### Example: Angel 3 Investor

| Factor                 | Value               |
| ---------------------- | ------------------- |
| 🏠 EQTBLT Balance      | 5,000               |
| 🔢 Base Power          | √5000 × 100 = 7,071 |
| ✖️ Investor Multiplier | 2.2×                |
| 📊 Calculated Power    | 15,556              |
| 🔒 4× Ceiling          | 28,284              |
| **🗳️ Final Power**    | **15,556**          |

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#### The 4× Ceiling

| Purpose                      | Protection                    |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| 🐋 **Prevent whale control** | No single investor dominates  |
| ⚖️ **Balance interests**     | Contributors maintain primacy |
| 👥 **Broad participation**   | Many voices matter            |
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### ✅ Investor Governance Rights

#### Voting Rights

| Right                         | Status |
| ----------------------------- | ------ |
| 🗳️ Vote on all proposals     | ✅      |
| 💬 Participate in discussions | ✅      |
| 📊 Access proposal details    | ✅      |
| 📋 See voting records         | ✅      |

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#### How to Vote

| Step | Action                           |
| ---- | -------------------------------- |
| 1️⃣  | Connect wallet to governance app |
| 2️⃣  | Browse active proposals          |
| 3️⃣  | Review proposal details          |
| 4️⃣  | Cast vote (For/Against/Abstain)  |
| 5️⃣  | Confirm transaction              |

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#### Proposal Types

All investors can vote on:

| Type           | Threshold | Examples           |
| -------------- | --------- | ------------------ |
| ⚙️ Operational | >50%      | Platform upgrades  |
| 💰 Financial   | >60%      | Budget allocations |
| 🏛️ Governance | >65%      | Policy changes     |

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#### Participation Benefits

| Activity          | Benefit                         |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------- |
| 🗳️ Active voting | Stay engaged with DAO direction |
| 💬 Discussion     | Shape proposal outcomes         |
| 📊 Monitoring     | Track investment performance    |
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### ❌ Investor Limitations

#### Cannot Submit Proposals

| Aspect                     | Details                                  |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| 📝 **Proposal submission** | Reserved for contributing members        |
| 💎 **BLTBY staking**       | Not required for voting (only proposals) |
| 🎯 **Reason**              | Ensures those doing work set priorities  |

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#### Cannot Override Contributors

| Protection              | How It Works                        |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| 🔒 **4× ceiling**       | Limits maximum investor power       |
| 📐 **Quadratic voting** | Diminishing returns on holdings     |
| 👥 **EQTBLT primacy**   | Contributors have base voting power |

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#### Cannot Veto

| Aspect            | Details                                     |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| 🚨 **Veto power** | Reserved for Leadership Council             |
| 🎯 **Reason**     | Investors don't have mission oversight role |

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#### Cannot Transfer NFT

| Aspect            | Details                        |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------ |
| 🔒 **Soul-bound** | NFT stays with original wallet |
| 🎯 **Reason**     | Prevents vote buying/selling   |
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### 📊 Governance Information

#### Pre-Vote Briefings

| Tier          | Access                          |
| ------------- | ------------------------------- |
| 😇 Angel      | Quarterly governance summaries  |
| 🚀 VentureOne | Monthly briefings               |
| 🏛️ Trust     | Weekly updates + advance notice |

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#### Information Sources

| Source                   | Content                       |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------- |
| 📊 **Governance portal** | All proposals, votes, results |
| 📧 **Email updates**     | Proposal announcements        |
| 💬 **Investor channels** | Discussion and analysis       |
| 📞 **Briefing calls**    | Deep-dive discussions         |

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#### Understanding Proposals

| Element           | What to Review            |
| ----------------- | ------------------------- |
| 📋 **Summary**    | What the proposal does    |
| 🎯 **Impact**     | Effects on DAO operations |
| 💰 **Cost**       | Financial implications    |
| ⚠️ **Risks**      | Potential downsides       |
| 👥 **Discussion** | Community sentiment       |

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#### Voting Strategy

| Approach                  | Description                      |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| 🎯 **Mission alignment**  | Does it advance housing mission? |
| 💰 **Financial prudence** | Is the cost justified?           |
| 🛡️ **Risk assessment**   | Are risks acceptable?            |
| 👥 **Community view**     | What do contributors think?      |
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### ⚖️ Why This Structure

#### Contributors Lead

| Reason                   | Explanation                         |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| 💪 **They do the work**  | Contributors build the DAO daily    |
| 🏠 **They're affected**  | Decisions impact their work/housing |
| 📚 **They know context** | Deep understanding of operations    |
| 🎯 **Mission alignment** | Committed to housing mission        |

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#### Investors Participate

| Role                     | Value                       |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------- |
| 💰 **Provide capital**   | Fund development and growth |
| 🔍 **Offer perspective** | External viewpoint          |
| ⚖️ **Check balance**     | Diverse stakeholder input   |
| 🤝 **Aligned interests** | Want DAO to succeed         |

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#### Balance Maintained

| Mechanism          | Effect                       |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------- |
| 🔒 **4× ceiling**  | Limits any single voter      |
| 📐 **Quadratic**   | Diminishing returns          |
| 👥 **EQTBLT base** | Contributors have foundation |
| 🏛️ **Council**    | Mission protection           |

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#### Long-term Alignment

| Feature                | Purpose                  |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------ |
| ⏱️ **Vesting**         | Aligns timeline with DAO |
| 🔒 **Soul-bound**      | No short-term flipping   |
| 🗳️ **Ongoing voting** | Sustained engagement     |
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### 💡 Investor Governance Best Practices

#### Effective Participation

| Practice                  | Description                    |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| 📚 **Stay informed**      | Read proposals thoroughly      |
| 💬 **Engage discussion**  | Share perspective respectfully |
| 🗳️ **Vote consistently** | Participate in all votes       |
| 🎯 **Mission focus**      | Prioritize housing impact      |

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#### Working with Contributors

| Approach               | Benefit                            |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| 👂 **Listen first**    | Understand contributor perspective |
| 🤝 **Collaborate**     | Offer expertise, not demands       |
| 💡 **Add value**       | Share relevant experience          |
| 🎯 **Support mission** | Align with DAO purpose             |

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#### Avoiding Pitfalls

| Pitfall                  | Better Approach          |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------ |
| 🐋 Trying to dominate    | Work within system       |
| 📈 Short-term focus      | Embrace long-term vision |
| 🚫 Ignoring contributors | Value their input        |
| 💰 Pure profit focus     | Remember housing mission |

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#### Building Trust

| Action                     | Impact                  |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| ✅ Consistent participation | Demonstrates commitment |
| 💬 Constructive feedback   | Adds value              |
| 🤝 Supporting community    | Builds relationships    |
| 📊 Transparent intentions  | Creates trust           |
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### 🔗 Learn More

* 🗳️ [Voting Power](/governance/voting.md) — Full voting calculation
* 📋 [Proposals](/governance/proposals.md) — How proposals work
* 🏛️ [Leadership Council](/governance/leadership-council.md) — Oversight structure
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## 🔗 Related Pages

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[Voting Power](/governance/voting.md)
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[Proposals](/governance/proposals.md)
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[Benefits](/investors/benefits.md)
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[Overview](/governance/governance.md)
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