# Proposals and Voting: How Token Holders Shape Decisions

1. **Proposal Threshold**
   * **Token Requirements:** For instance, holding ≥10,000 EMC or a specific fraction of total supply ensures proposals are substantive.
   * **Contribution Requirements (Optional):** Hardware contributors or AI developers with proven track records may earn the right to propose, reflecting the influence of technical expertise.
2. **Voting Models**
   * **1 EMC = 1 Vote**： A straightforward approach that aligns voting power with token holdings.
   * **Stake-Weighted Voting:** Users who lock or stake EMC longer may receive higher voting power, incentivizing long-term governance engagement.
   * **Delegated Voting:** Small token holders can delegate their votes to professional nodes or community leaders to improve efficiency and expertise in decision-making.
3. **Voting Outcomes & Time-Locks**
   * **Simple Majority:** Regular proposals usually require more than 50% approval to pass.
   * **Supermajority:** Major protocol changes might demand 60–70% support.
   * **Delayed Execution:** Significant proposals can incorporate a 48–72 hour time-lock, granting the community time to react and mitigate potential risks.


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