Governance Token Guide

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What is a Governance Token?

Governance tokens give holders voting power in a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Token holders can propose and vote on changes, treasury spending, and protocol upgrades.

Why Create a Governance Token on Solana?

1.

Decentralize decision-making for your project or community

2.

Align incentives — token holders have a stake in the project's success

3.

Enable transparent, on-chain voting on proposals

4.

Build a committed community of stakeholders

Recommended Settings

supply:10,000,000 to 100,000,000
decimals:6
mint Authority:Remove for fixed governance power distribution
freeze Authority:Remove
metadata:Lock after finalizing branding
vanity:Optional — use your DAO's abbreviation as prefix

Use Cases

DAO voting rightsProtocol governanceTreasury managementCommunity proposalsGrant allocation

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up voting with my governance token?
After creating your token on SPL Token Launcher, integrate with Realms (realms.today) — Solana's native DAO governance platform. It supports token-weighted voting out of the box.
Should governance tokens be fixed supply?
Yes, fixed supply is recommended. Remove mint authority so no one can dilute voting power by minting more tokens. This builds trust with your DAO members.
How many governance tokens should I create?
10M to 100M is standard. Consider your distribution plan: team allocation, community airdrop, treasury, and liquidity. Each token represents proportional voting power.

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