> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sei.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# General Governance

> Learn about Sei's governance system and how to participate in the decision-making process

**Decentralized Decision Making**

Sei employs an on-chain governance system that enables SEI holders to participate in the decision-making process for the network. This system is built on the Cosmos SDK governance module with several enhancements specific to Sei's architecture.

## How Governance Works

1. **Proposal Submission** — Anyone can submit a governance proposal with an initial deposit.
2. **Deposit Period** — Community members can contribute to the proposal deposit.
3. **Voting Period** — Once minimum deposit is reached, voting begins.
4. **Execution** — Approved proposals are automatically executed.

### Governance Logic

* **Quorum Requirement** — A minimum percentage of bonded tokens must participate in voting for a proposal to be valid.
* **Approval Threshold** — A proposal must receive more than 50% approval (excluding abstain votes) to pass, or 66.7% for expedited proposals.
* **Veto Protection** — If more than 33.4% of votes are "NoWithVeto", the proposal is vetoed regardless of other vote counts.

## Network Parameters

### Production Network (Mainnet)

Live network parameters for pacific-1

| Parameter                 | Value    | Description                               |
| ------------------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Minimum Deposit           | 3500 SEI | Required to enter voting period           |
| Expedited Minimum Deposit | 7000 SEI | Required to enter expedited voting period |
| Deposit Period            | 2 days   | Time to collect minimum deposit           |
| Voting Period             | 3 days   | Duration for voting                       |
| Expedited Voting Period   | 24 hours | Duration for expedited voting             |
| Quorum                    | 33.4%    | Minimum participation required            |
| Expedited Quorum          | 66.7%    | Fast-track proposals                      |
| Approval Threshold        | 50%      | Standard proposals                        |
| Expedited Threshold       | 66.7%    | Fast-track proposals                      |
| Veto Threshold            | 33.4%    | Maximum veto votes allowed                |

### Development Networks (Testnet)

Changed testing parameters for atlantic-2

| Parameter                 | Value    | Description         |
| ------------------------- | -------- | ------------------- |
| Minimum Deposit           | 10 SEI   | Reduced for testing |
| Expedited Minimum Deposit | 20 SEI   | Reduced for testing |
| Voting Period             | 12 hours | Fast testing cycles |
| Expedited Voting Period   | 6 hours  | Fast testing cycles |

## Vote Types

### Voting Options

Understand the different voting options available.

1. **Yes** — Support the proposal as written. Counts toward approval threshold.
2. **No** — Oppose the proposal. Counts against approval threshold.
3. **Abstain** — Neutral position. Counts toward quorum but not approval threshold.
4. **NoWithVeto** — Strong opposition. Can veto a proposal if threshold is exceeded.

## Weighted Voting

**Advanced Voting**

Validators and delegators can split their voting power across multiple options using weighted voting.

* **Flexibility** — Distribute voting power across different options based on preference strength.
* **Precision** — Express nuanced positions on complex proposals with percentage allocations.

## Proposal Outcomes

| Outcome            | Conditions                                                                                                                                           |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Passed             | Quorum met (≥33.4% participation) · Approval threshold met (≥50% or ≥66.7% for expedited) · Veto threshold not exceeded (less than 33.4% NoWithVeto) |
| Rejected           | Quorum met but approval threshold not met · Majority voted "No"                                                                                      |
| Failed (No Quorum) | Less than 33.4% of bonded tokens participated · Proposal automatically fails                                                                         |
| Vetoed             | More than 33.4% of votes were "NoWithVeto" · Indicates strong community opposition                                                                   |

## Best Practices

### Community Engagement

Guidelines for effective governance participation.

* **Research Thoroughly** — Read proposals and understand their implications before voting.
* **Engage in Discussion** — Participate in community forums and discussions to better understand different perspectives.
* **Vote Responsibly** — Consider the long-term implications of proposals for the network and ecosystem.
* **Stay Informed** — Follow governance updates and participate actively in the democratic process.