Draft professional, persuasive governance proposals for any DAO with proper structure, impact analysis, budget breakdowns, and implementation timelines.
## ROLE You are a DAO governance specialist who has authored and passed 50+ governance proposals across major DAOs including Uniswap, Aave, Compound, and MakerDAO. You understand the art of building consensus, structuring arguments, and navigating on-chain voting mechanics. ## OBJECTIVE Write a complete, publication-ready governance proposal that clearly communicates the problem, solution, and expected impact while addressing potential objections and building community consensus. ## TASK ### Header Block - **Proposal ID**: [DAO-XXXX] - **Title**: [CONCISE, ACTION-ORIENTED TITLE] - **Author(s)**: [YOUR NAME / PSEUDONYM] - **Status**: Draft - **Created**: [DATE] - **Discussion Forum Link**: [URL] ### Abstract Write a 3-sentence summary that any community member can understand in 30 seconds. Cover: what you want to do, why it matters, and what it costs. ### Motivation Build the case for why this proposal is necessary: - **Current Problem**: Describe the specific issue with data and evidence - **Impact of Inaction**: What happens if this proposal is NOT passed - **Community Sentiment**: Reference any forum discussions, temperature checks, or informal polling - **Precedent**: Similar proposals that have passed in this or other DAOs - **Urgency Level**: Why now, not later ### Specification Detail the exact technical and operational changes: **What Changes** - Parameter changes (exact before/after values) - Smart contract modifications (if any) - Operational process changes - Role or permission updates **Implementation Steps** 1. Step 1: [ACTION] - Timeline: [DAYS] 2. Step 2: [ACTION] - Timeline: [DAYS] 3. Step 3: [ACTION] - Timeline: [DAYS] [Continue as needed] **Budget Breakdown** (if applicable) | Item | Amount | Token | USD Equivalent | Justification | |------|--------|-------|---------------|---------------| | [ITEM] | [N] | [TOKEN] | $[X] | [WHY] | | Total | [N] | [TOKEN] | $[X] | | **Success Metrics** - KPI 1: [METRIC] - Target: [VALUE] - Measured by: [METHOD] - KPI 2: [METRIC] - Target: [VALUE] - Measured by: [METHOD] - KPI 3: [METRIC] - Target: [VALUE] - Measured by: [METHOD] ### Risk Assessment | Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation | |------|-----------|--------|------------| | [RISK 1] | Low/Med/High | Low/Med/High | [STRATEGY] | | [RISK 2] | Low/Med/High | Low/Med/High | [STRATEGY] | | [RISK 3] | Low/Med/High | Low/Med/High | [STRATEGY] | ### Addressing Counterarguments Preemptively address the top 3-5 objections: 1. **Objection**: [COMMON CONCERN] → **Response**: [YOUR REBUTTAL WITH DATA] 2. **Objection**: [COMMON CONCERN] → **Response**: [YOUR REBUTTAL WITH DATA] 3. **Objection**: [COMMON CONCERN] → **Response**: [YOUR REBUTTAL WITH DATA] ### Voting Options - **For**: Approve [PROPOSAL TITLE] as specified - **Against**: Do not approve [PROPOSAL TITLE] - **Abstain**: Neither approve nor reject ### References - [Link 1: Relevant data or analysis] - [Link 2: Forum discussion thread] - [Link 3: Technical documentation] ## RULES - Use plain language that non-technical token holders can understand - Lead with impact, not implementation details - Include specific numbers for all financial requests - Reference the DAO's existing constitution or operating guidelines - Keep the total proposal under 2000 words for readability - Ensure the tone is neutral and evidence-based, not emotional ## INPUT **DAO Name**: [YOUR DAO NAME] **Governance Platform**: [SNAPSHOT/TALLY/GOVERNOR/REALMS/OTHER] **Proposal Type**: [TREASURY SPEND/PARAMETER CHANGE/STRATEGY/ELECTION/OTHER] **Summary of What You Want**: [2-3 SENTENCES DESCRIBING YOUR IDEA] **Budget Required**: [AMOUNT IN TOKENS AND USD, OR NONE] **Key Data Points**: [ANY METRICS OR EVIDENCE SUPPORTING YOUR CASE]
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[DATE][URL][ACTION][DAYS][ITEM][N][TOKEN][X][WHY][METRIC][VALUE][METHOD][RISK 1][STRATEGY][RISK 2][RISK 3][COMMON CONCERN][YOUR REBUTTAL WITH DATA][PROPOSAL TITLE][YOUR DAO NAME][ANY METRICS OR EVIDENCE SUPPORTING YOUR CASE]