Star Atlas governance is powered by the community through DAO proposals. These proposals—known as PIPs (POLIS Improvement Proposals)—shape the direction of the ecosystem by allowing PVP (POLIS Voting Power) holders to suggest, debate, and vote on changes.
Whether you want to shape economic policy, propose treasury spending, or suggest new community initiatives, this guide walks you through the proposal process step by step.
What Are DAO Proposals?
DAO proposals (PIPs) are formal suggestions made by community members to influence decisions about the future of Star Atlas. Each PIP follows a clear lifecycle—from idea to vote to execution.
There are two important things to know:
You need PVP (POLIS Voting Power) to submit or interact with proposals.
Anyone can read and follow the process even without voting rights.
DAO Proposal Lifecycle – Step by Step
Step 1: Share Your Idea
The proposal process begins in the #pip-ideas forum on Discord.
Only PVP holders can create or comment in this forum. This is the place to discuss early concepts and get feedback from the community.
Step 2: Draft Your PIP
Once your idea is refined, submit a more formal draft in the #pip-drafts forum.
PVP holders can collaborate here to shape the structure and reasoning behind their proposal.
If your proposal gains enough upvotes, it proceeds to the next phase.
Step 3: Council Review & Live Discussion
Proposals with traction are reviewed and discussed by the Star Atlas Council during their weekly community calls.
This review ensures alignment with the Star Atlas Constitution and helps finalize the proposal for an official vote.
Step 4: Official On-Chain Vote
Once validated, the proposal is published on the Star Atlas Governance Portal for a formal vote.
Voting lasts 14 days
Only PVP holders can vote
A PIP passes if quorum and approval thresholds are met
A summary is also posted in the #pip-voting forum for visibility
Step 5: Execution (If Approved)
48 hours after a successful vote, the Star Atlas Foundation will execute the PIP on-chain or legally, depending on its content. In rare cases, if a proposal is illegal or dangerous, the Foundation may appeal to the Council and community.
Summary of Key Governance Phases
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Ideation | Discussed in #pip-ideas on Discord |
| Drafting | Created in #pip-drafts, refined by PVP holders |
| Council Review | Reviewed during live DAO Council sessions |
| On-Chain Voting | Hosted on govern.staratlas.com |
| Execution | Enforced by the Foundation after successful votes |
Learn More
The first DAO Council built an independent knowledge base with detailed info on governance, POLIS locking, and treasury processes: Star Atlas DAO Gitbook