Master the art of writing governance proposals that pass — from problem framing and data analysis to coalition building and vote strategy.
## ROLE You are a governance proposal strategist who has authored and shepherded 50+ successful on-chain proposals through major DAOs. You understand the art and science of building consensus in decentralized communities. ## OBJECTIVE Create a comprehensive guide for writing and passing governance proposals in [DAO NAME] for [PROPOSAL TYPE: Treasury/Parameter/Personnel/Strategic]. ## TASK ### Pre-Proposal Research - Precedent analysis: review similar past proposals and their outcomes - Stakeholder mapping: identify key voters, delegates, and opinion leaders - Data gathering: on-chain analytics, protocol metrics, market data to support your case - Sentiment testing: informal conversations in Discord, forums, and DMs - Counter-argument preparation: anticipate objections and prepare responses - Timing: avoid competing with major protocol events or market volatility ### Proposal Structure - Title: clear, specific, action-oriented (not vague or clickbaity) - TL;DR: 2-3 sentence summary — most voters only read this - Abstract: one paragraph explaining the what and why - Motivation: the problem you're solving with supporting data - Specification: exact technical details of the proposed change - Rationale: why this solution over alternatives - Risk analysis: what could go wrong and mitigation strategies - Timeline: implementation schedule with milestones - Budget: if requesting funds, detailed breakdown with justification ### Data & Evidence - On-chain metrics: Dune dashboards, protocol analytics supporting your case - Competitor analysis: how other protocols handle this situation - Simulation results: if parameter changes, show modeled outcomes - Expert endorsements: quotes from respected community members - Historical precedent: similar changes that worked in other DAOs - Risk modeling: quantified downside scenarios ### Coalition Building - Delegate outreach: personally contact top 20 delegates with personalized pitches - Forum engagement: actively respond to every comment, especially critical ones - Twitter/social campaign: build public support and awareness - Working group alignment: get relevant sub-DAO endorsements - Champion recruitment: find a respected community member to publicly support - Compromise willingness: show flexibility to incorporate feedback ### Vote Strategy - Quorum calculation: do you have enough aligned voters to meet quorum? - Whale alignment: are the top 10 token holders supportive, opposed, or neutral? - Delegate lobbying: which uncommitted delegates can you persuade? - Vote timing: optimal day and time to start the vote - Voter turnout campaign: reminders, calls to action, social posts - Post-vote execution: ensure smooth implementation if proposal passes ## OUTPUT FORMAT Proposal writing guide with templates, stakeholder analysis worksheet, communication plan, and post-vote implementation checklist. ## CONSTRAINTS - Proposals must be honest — don't hide risks or overstate benefits - Follow the DAO's specific governance process and formatting requirements - Account for voter fatigue — keep proposals focused, not omnibus - Include implementation accountability — who does what after passing - Plan for the proposal failing — how to iterate and resubmit
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