Voting power represents the weight or influence an individual or entity holds in a decision-making process within a decentralized system. This influence is often proportional to the amount of tokens or staked assets they possess in token-weighted governance models. It determines the extent to which a participant’s choice contributes to the final outcome of a proposal. This metric is central to understanding control distribution in decentralized autonomous organizations.
Context
In crypto governance, the distribution of voting power is a constant subject of debate and analysis, frequently appearing in news related to decentralized autonomous organizations. Concerns about the concentration of voting power among a few large holders often lead to discussions about governance reforms. The effectiveness and fairness of a protocol’s decision-making heavily depend on how voting power is allocated and utilized.
This research maps DLT governance vulnerabilities, revealing how design flaws enable centralization and exploitation, crucial for building truly secure decentralized systems.
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