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Participate in Governance

Elastos is governed by its community through the Elastos DAO (formerly Cyber Republic). As an ELA holder, you can vote for council members, review proposals, and influence how the Elastos treasury is spent.

How Governance Works​

The governance system has three main components:

  1. Elastos Council: 12 elected members who review and approve proposals
  2. Proposals: Community members suggest projects; the council votes on funding
  3. Treasury: 30% of all block rewards flow into the Elastos DAO treasury, funding approved proposals

Voting for Council Members​

Council elections happen on a regular cycle. To vote:

  1. Open Essentials and navigate to the Governance section
  2. Browse the list of council candidates
  3. Review each candidate's platform and track record
  4. Cast your votes (your voting power is proportional to your ELA holdings)
  5. Confirm the transaction

Reviewing Proposals​

Anyone can submit a suggestion for the community to consider. Suggestions that gain enough support become formal proposals for the Elastos Council to vote on.

To browse proposals:

  • Visit Elastos DAO in your browser
  • Or use the governance section within Essentials

Each proposal includes:

  • A description of the project or initiative
  • Requested funding amount
  • Milestones and deliverables
  • The team or individual behind it

The Treasury​

The Elastos treasury receives 30% of all block rewards. This creates a sustainable funding pool managed by the Elastos Council. Approved proposals draw from this treasury to fund development, marketing, community initiatives, and infrastructure.

Why Participate?​

Your votes directly influence:

  • Who represents the community on the council
  • Which projects receive funding
  • The direction of the Elastos ecosystem

Active participation makes the network stronger and more decentralized.