Governance

Governance token

A token used to influence protocol decisions.

What it means

Governance tokens may vote on parameters, upgrades, treasury spending, incentives, or protocol direction.

Why it matters

Voting rights do not automatically create cash flows or investment value. Concentration can also weaken governance legitimacy.

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Assets controlled by a project, DAO, foundation, or team.

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