Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://seilabs.mintlify.app/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Decentralized Decision Making
Sei employs an on-chain governance system that enables SEI holders to participate in the decision-making process for the network. This system is built on the Cosmos SDK governance module with several enhancements specific to Sei’s architecture.
How Governance Works
- Proposal Submission — Anyone can submit a governance proposal with an initial deposit.
- Deposit Period — Community members can contribute to the proposal deposit.
- Voting Period — Once minimum deposit is reached, voting begins.
- Execution — Approved proposals are automatically executed.
Governance Logic
- Quorum Requirement — A minimum percentage of bonded tokens must participate in voting for a proposal to be valid.
- Approval Threshold — A proposal must receive more than 50% approval (excluding abstain votes) to pass, or 66.7% for expedited proposals.
- Veto Protection — If more than 33.4% of votes are “NoWithVeto”, the proposal is vetoed regardless of other vote counts.
Network Parameters
Production Network (Mainnet)
Live network parameters for pacific-1
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|
| Minimum Deposit | 3500 SEI | Required to enter voting period |
| Expedited Minimum Deposit | 7000 SEI | Required to enter expedited voting period |
| Deposit Period | 2 days | Time to collect minimum deposit |
| Voting Period | 3 days | Duration for voting |
| Expedited Voting Period | 24 hours | Duration for expedited voting |
| Quorum | 33.4% | Minimum participation required |
| Expedited Quorum | 66.7% | Fast-track proposals |
| Approval Threshold | 50% | Standard proposals |
| Expedited Threshold | 66.7% | Fast-track proposals |
| Veto Threshold | 33.4% | Maximum veto votes allowed |
Development Networks (Testnet)
Changed testing parameters for atlantic-2
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|
| Minimum Deposit | 10 SEI | Reduced for testing |
| Expedited Minimum Deposit | 20 SEI | Reduced for testing |
| Voting Period | 12 hours | Fast testing cycles |
| Expedited Voting Period | 6 hours | Fast testing cycles |
Vote Types
Voting Options
Understand the different voting options available.
- Yes — Support the proposal as written. Counts toward approval threshold.
- No — Oppose the proposal. Counts against approval threshold.
- Abstain — Neutral position. Counts toward quorum but not approval threshold.
- NoWithVeto — Strong opposition. Can veto a proposal if threshold is exceeded.
Weighted Voting
Advanced Voting
Validators and delegators can split their voting power across multiple options using weighted voting.
- Flexibility — Distribute voting power across different options based on preference strength.
- Precision — Express nuanced positions on complex proposals with percentage allocations.
Proposal Outcomes
| Outcome | Conditions |
|---|
| Passed | Quorum met (≥33.4% participation) · Approval threshold met (≥50% or ≥66.7% for expedited) · Veto threshold not exceeded (less than 33.4% NoWithVeto) |
| Rejected | Quorum met but approval threshold not met · Majority voted “No” |
| Failed (No Quorum) | Less than 33.4% of bonded tokens participated · Proposal automatically fails |
| Vetoed | More than 33.4% of votes were “NoWithVeto” · Indicates strong community opposition |
Best Practices
Guidelines for effective governance participation.
- Research Thoroughly — Read proposals completely and understand their implications before voting.
- Engage in Discussion — Participate in community forums and discussions to better understand different perspectives.
- Vote Responsibly — Consider the long-term implications of proposals for the network and ecosystem.
- Stay Informed — Follow governance updates and participate actively in the democratic process.
