PROTOCOL GOVERNANCE

Community Governance

SMESH stakers vote on which trade originators can access the protocol and set collateral parameters. On-chain governance launches Q3 2026.

Governance in Development
On-chain voting launches Q3 2026. In the interim, join the community discussion on Telegram. First vote: approval of Trade Originator #001.
HOW IT WORKS
01

Stake SMESH

Your staked SMESH balance is your voting power. More staked = more weight in protocol decisions.

02

Review Proposals

The Foundation publishes originator applications and parameter changes 7 days before each vote opens.

03

Vote On-Chain

Cast your vote using your staked SMESH balance. Simple majority wins. Quorum required for binding decisions.

04

Protocol Updates

Approved originators are whitelisted. Rejected applications cannot reapply for 90 days.

SCOPE OF GOVERNANCE

Trade Originator Approvals

Which originators can access protocol capital. Each applicant submits deal structure, collateral, and track record for community review.

Collateral Parameters

Minimum collateral ratios, maximum deal duration, and concentration limits per originator.

Burn Rate Adjustments

The percentage of protocol fees directed to buyback-and-burn vs liquidity deepening (currently 30/70).

Emergency Protocol Pause

In the event of a protocol risk, stakers can vote to pause activity. Requires 66% supermajority.

UPCOMING PROPOSALS
UPCOMING · Q3 2026

Vote #001 — First Trade Originator Approval

The community will vote to approve the first trade finance originator allowed to access the protocol. Originator details, collateral structure, and deal terms will be published 7 days before the vote opens.

UPCOMING · Q3 2026

Vote #002 — Collateral Parameters

Set minimum collateral ratios and maximum deal duration for protocol-approved originators. Parameters proposed by the Foundation, voted on by stakers.

Join the Discussion

Governance votes open Q3 2026. Until then, originator applications and protocol proposals are discussed in the community Telegram.