Governance Framework

Two-Level Governance

Oblique Paradigm operates with governance at two distinct levels:

Project-Level Governance

Each project operates as its own micro-DAO with token-weighted voting:

• Scope Changes: Major pivots require token holder approval

• Budget Reallocation: Moving tokens between tasks

• Team Decisions: Adding/removing contributors

• Revenue Distribution: Timing and method of profit sharing

• Exit Decisions: Accepting acquisition offers

Platform-Level Governance

The entire Oblique Paradigm ecosystem is governed by the community:

• Protocol Updates: Smart contract upgrades and features
• Economic Parameters: Fee structures and token mechanics
• Community Standards: Behavioral guidelines and quality requirements
• Treasury Management: Platform fund allocation
• Partnership Decisions: Integration with external platforms

Project Governance

Decision-Making Process

Proposal Creation

Any token holder can create a proposal with:

• Clear description of the change
• Rationale and expected impact
• Implementation timeline
• Required resources

Discussion Period

3-7 days for community discussion:

• Public debate in project channels
• Q&A with proposal creator
• Suggested modifications
• Impact assessment

Voting Period

3-5 days for token-weighted voting:

• One token = one vote
• Quorum requirement: 30% participation
• Approval threshold: 50% for standard, 67% for major changes

Implementation

If approved:

• Time-locked execution (24-48 hours)
• Automatic smart contract updates
• Notification to all stakeholders
• Documentation updates

Types of Proposals

Standard Proposals (50% approval)

• Task reallocation under 10% of tokens
• Timeline adjustments
• Tool and platform choices
• Marketing strategies

Major Proposals (67% approval)

• Pivoting project direction
• Changing core team members
• Modifying tokenomics
• Accepting acquisition offers

Emergency Proposals (80% approval)

• Freezing malicious actors
• Recovering from exploits
• Critical security patches
• Project wind-down

Dispute Resolution

When conflicts arise, our multi-tier system ensures fair outcomes:

Platform Governance

Governance Token (Coming Soon)

While project tokens govern individual projects, platform governance will use a separate governance token:

• Earning Methods: Contributing to platform, reviewing tasks, successful projects
• Voting Power: Quadratic voting to prevent whale dominance
• Delegation: Assign voting power to representatives
• Incentives: Rewards for active participation

Proposal Categories

Technical Proposals

• Smart contract upgrades
• New feature development
• Security improvements
• Integration priorities

Economic Proposals

• Platform fee adjustments
• Token mechanism changes
• Treasury allocation
• Incentive structures

Community Proposals

• Code of conduct updates
• Quality standard changes
• Dispute resolution processes
• Onboarding improvements

Strategic Proposals

• Partnership agreements
• Marketing initiatives
• Expansion plans
• Legal structure changes

Governance Participation

Voters

Any token holder can participate in governance:

• Vote on proposals

• Delegate voting power

• Create proposals (with minimum threshold)

• Participate in discussions

Delegates

Experienced community members who vote on behalf of others:

• Public voting record

• Regular community updates

• Expertise in specific areas

• Compensation for active participation

Contributors

Active platform developers and maintainers:

• Submit technical proposals
• Implement approved changes
• Provide expertise and context
• Emergency response capabilities

Quality Control Governance

Task Validation System

Community-driven quality assurance through peer review:

Reviewer Selection

• Automated matching based on expertise
• Reputation-weighted assignments
• Conflict of interest prevention
• Random selection for fairness

Review Process

1. Submission Review: Check completeness and requirements
2. Quality Assessment: Evaluate against project standards
3. Feedback Provision: Constructive improvement suggestions
4. Final Validation: Approve or request revisions

Reviewer Incentives

• OP tokens for completed reviews
• Reputation bonuses for accuracy
• Penalties for poor reviews
• Recognition badges

Quality Standards

Each project can set its own standards, but platform minimums include:

• Code: Passes tests, follows style guide, documented
• Design: Meets specifications, responsive, accessible
• Content: Original, accurate, well-structured
• Documentation: Complete, clear, updated

Governance Tools

Voting Interfaces

User-friendly tools for participation:

• Web Dashboard: Full proposal details and voting
• Mobile App: Quick voting on the go
• Email Notifications: Important proposal alerts
• Discord Bot: Vote directly from Discord

Analytics & Transparency

Complete visibility into governance:

• Proposal Tracker: Status of all proposals
• Voting Records: Public voting history
• Participation Metrics: Engagement statistics
• Treasury Dashboard: Real-time fund tracking

Automation

Smart contracts handle governance execution:

• Automatic Tallying: Instant results when voting closes
• Time-locked Execution: Safety delay for implementation
• Multi-sig Security: Critical changes require multiple approvals
• Upgrade Patterns: Safe contract migration

Best Practices

For Proposal Creators

• Research thoroughly before proposing
• Engage community early for feedback
• Provide clear implementation plans
• Be responsive during discussion

For Voters

• Read proposals completely
• Consider long-term impacts
• Participate in discussions
• Vote based on merit, not personalities

For Projects

• Establish clear governance rules early
• Document all decisions
• Maintain transparent communication
• Respect minority voices