Participating in Governance
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Mento governance puts the protocol's future in the hands of its community. Through on-chain voting, MENTO token holders directly influence protocol parameters, treasury allocations, and strategic direction.
The governance process is designed to be transparent, secure, and accessible. By locking MENTO tokens to receive veMENTO (vote-escrowed MENTO), participants gain voting power proportional to their commitment to the protocol's long-term success.
Mento uses a decentralized governance model where:
veMENTO holders vote on all protocol changes and propose new ones.
Proposals follow a structured lifecycle from forum discussion to on-chain execution
Watchdogs provide security oversight with veto power
Time delays ensure transparency and allow for community review
Whether you want to vote on existing proposals or create your own, the governance system provides clear pathways for participation at every level.
Your governance journey typically follows these steps:
Acquire voting power by locking MENTO for veMENTO
Participate in discussions on the governance forum
Vote on proposals that shape the protocol
Create proposals to implement your ideas
Each aspect of governance has its own guide to help you participate effectively.
Learn how to lock your MENTO tokens, understand voting power calculations and manage your position.
Step-by-step guide to crafting proposals, from initial forum discussions through technical specifications and on-chain submission.
Understand how to evaluate proposals, cast your vote, track results, and monitor the execution of passed proposals.
Governance Interface: governance.mento.org
Forum Discussions: forum.mento.org
Active governance participation:
Shapes the protocol according to community needs
Protects value through careful parameter management
Drives innovation by funding new developments
Builds community through collaborative decision-making
Directs revenue by deciding how protocol flows are distributed ($MENTO buybacks, liquidity incentives)
Your voice matters in Mento governance. Every vote contributes to the protocol's decentralized decision-making process.