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      How does the Star Atlas DAO work?

      Utilizing multi-signature wallets and on-chain proposal voting, members have economic and political control of the entire Star Atlas Metaverse.

      The Star Atlas DAO gives players economic and political control over the Star Atlas metaverse. Through multi-signature wallets and on-chain voting, DAO members help shape the future of the entire ecosystem

      What Is a DAO?

      A Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) is a blockchain-based governance structure. It allows decisions to be made by a distributed community, with actions executed through on-chain consensus mechanisms.

      Star Atlas is designed to support multiple layers of DAOs:

      • Guild-level (DACs)

      • Regional & Faction-level governance

      • The Universal DAO — which governs the entire ecosystem

      Currently, only the Universal Star Atlas DAO is live.

      How to Join the DAO

      To participate in governance, players must lock POLIS tokens. This gives them voting power (called PVP – POLIS Voting Power), which they can use to vote on proposals and influence decisions.

      Core Principles of the Star Atlas DAO

      The Star Atlas DAO is built on seven guiding principles:

      1. Quality Above All
        A high bar for design, experience, and execution across the metaverse.

      2. Clarity of Purpose
        Governance is grounded in a shared vision defined by the Star Atlas Constitution.

      3. Safety Is Paramount
        All critical code, from gameplay to governance, is audited and secured.

      4. Transparency & Engagement
        The community should always be informed and involved in decision-making.

      5. Governance as Gameplay
        Political participation is part of the Star Atlas experience through PVP (vePOLIS).

      6. The Star Atlas Council as Guide
        An elected Council helps shepherd the proposal and voting process.

      7. Censorship Resistance
        On-chain logic and governance aim to decentralize power and protect autonomy.

      These principles are evolving and will continue to be shaped by the community.

      Proposals & PIPs

      DAO members can submit and vote on POLIS Improvement Proposals (PIPs).

      • PIPs may contain on-chain instructions to execute changes directly in the game or economy.

      • Other proposals may guide off-chain processes and actions taken by DAO-affiliated bodies, like the Star Atlas Foundation.

      Participation in the DAO is not just governance—it’s a part of the gameplay and long-term vision of Star Atlas.