OVERVIEW
Community members can propose ideas for Taiko governance, but only Security Council (SC) members can create on-chain proposals on dao.taiko.xyz. This guide explains how to submit your idea for SC consideration and sponsorship.
Your proposal journey: Submit on forum → SC member picks it up → Discussion & refinement → SC sponsors to DAO → Token holder veto period → Execution.
HOW TO SUBMIT
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Go to community.taiko.xyz and navigate to the Governance Proposals category
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Create a new post using the proposal template below
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Engage in discussion — respond to questions from SC and community
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Wait for SC pickup — an SC member will volunteer to sponsor if accepted
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SUBMIT
WHAT MAKES A STRONG PROPOSAL
SC members are more likely to sponsor proposals that are:
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Clear and specific — State exactly what you want to happen, not vague ideas
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Well-motivated — Explain the problem and why this solution is the right one
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Technically feasible — Show you understand what implementation requires
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Aligned with Taiko’s mission — Supports Ethereum scaling, decentralization, and security
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Community-vetted — Has prior discussion or temperature check showing support
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Risk-aware — Acknowledges potential downsides and how to mitigate them
WHY PROPOSALS DON’T GET SPONSORED
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
Use this structure when creating your forum post:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why can’t I create proposals directly on dao.taiko.xyz?
A: On-chain proposal creation is restricted to SC members to ensure quality, security review, and prevent spam. The SC acts as a filter, not a gatekeeper — good proposals get sponsored.
Q: What if no SC member picks up my proposal?
A: If no volunteer emerges within 5 days, the SC Coordinator will assign a sponsor or provide feedback on why the proposal isn’t moving forward. Proposals without a sponsor after 14 days are closed (you can resubmit with improvements).
Q: Can the SC change my proposal?
A: The SC Sponsor may suggest edits for clarity, feasibility, or compliance. You’ll be consulted on material changes. The goal is collaboration, not gatekeeping.
Q: What’s the token holder veto period?
A: After SC approval (minimum 5 members), the proposal enters a 21-day period where TAIKO holders can veto. If fewer than 10% of eligible tokens veto, the proposal passes and can be executed.
NEED HELP?
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General questions: Post in the forum or Discord
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Process questions: Contact SC Coordinators (jonathan@taiko.xyz, oleh@taiko.xyz)