Governance

Understand how Orca’s decentralized governance works and how you can participate.

Orca is governed by its community through a decentralized governance system. Token holders can propose changes, vote on decisions, and shape the future of the protocol.

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How Governance Works

1. Community Proposals

   Any ORCA token holder can submit proposals for protocol changes

2. Discussion Period

   Proposals are discussed openly before voting begins

3. Voting

   Token holders vote using their ORCA (or xORCA) tokens

4. Execution

   Approved proposals are implemented by the team or DAO Council

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Why Participate?

Influence Protocol Direction

Vote on new features, fee structures, and partnerships

Protect Your Interests

Have a say in decisions that affect your liquidity positions

Earn Rewards

Stakers earn additional ORCA through the xORCA system

Join the Community

Connect with other Orca users who care about DeFi’s future

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Getting Started

1. Hold ORCA Tokens

You need ORCA tokens to participate in governance:

• Swap for ORCA on the Orca platform
• Purchase on supported exchanges

2. Stake for xORCA (Recommended)

Staking your ORCA for xORCA gives you:

• Boosted voting power — xORCA carries more weight than unstaked ORCA
• Staking rewards — Earn additional ORCA over time
• Protocol alignment — Demonstrate long-term commitment

Learn more: xORCA Staking

3. Stay Informed

Follow governance discussions:

• Orca Discord — #governance channel
• Governance Forum — Proposal discussions
• Realms — On-chain voting platform

4. Vote on Proposals

When you’re ready:

1. Review active proposals on Realms
2. Read the discussion and understand the implications
3. Cast your vote before the deadline
4. Your vote is weighted by your token holdings

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Governance Structure

Community Members

All ORCA/xORCA holders can:

• Submit proposals (with minimum token threshold)
• Vote on all proposals
• Participate in discussions
• Delegate voting power to others

DAO Council

The elected DAO Council can:

• Execute routine operational decisions
• Implement approved proposals
• Act quickly when needed (with oversight)
• Manage parameters within defined bounds

The Council operates transparently and can be replaced by community vote.

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Types of Proposals

Type	Description	Example
Protocol Upgrades	Changes to smart contracts or core functionality	New pool types, fee mechanisms
Parameter Changes	Adjustments to existing settings	Fee tier changes, reward rates
Treasury Allocation	How protocol funds are spent	Grants, partnerships, development
Governance Changes	Modifications to governance itself	Voting thresholds, Council composition

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Key Resources

How to Participate

Step-by-step voting guide

xORCA Staking

Boost your voting power

Proposal Guidelines

How to submit a proposal

DAO Council

Learn about the Council’s role

Treasury

How protocol funds are managed

Governance FAQ

Common questions answered

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Quick Links

Realms

Voting Portal

Forum

Governance Forum

Discord

#governance channel