How do DAO proposals (PIP) work?

Bring your best concepts to life through detailed proposals and get consensus through on-chain community voting.

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.

Want to earn PVP? How does POLIS locking work?

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

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