Policy grants within the Voi ecosystem are designed to support initiatives that propose, amend, or remove policies or procedures without financial or token-based incentives. These proposals aim to improve the overall operations and functioning of the Voi ecosystem, ensuring we have the infrastructure and procedures in place to be a secure and scalable ecosystem and one that continues to remain driven by the community.
-Policy & Procedure proposals along with Amendment proposals can be submitted by Committees or Council members only. If the proposal has originated from one of Voi’s committees it must achieve a majority vote by all voting members within a 48-hour voting period prior to being presented to the Council.
+Policy & Procedure proposals along with Amendment proposals can be submitted by Committees or Council members only. If the proposal has originated from one of Voi’s committees it must achieve a majority vote by all voting members prior to being presented to the Council.
Policy & Procedure Creation Proposals support initiatives focused on enacting new policy changes within the Voi ecosystem. This grant is designed for projects that aim to refine, alter, or introduce policies to enhance governance, efficiency, or community engagement (rather than to develop specific products or services). These grants are crucial for committees as they directly influence the policies and operational frameworks that affect their respective interest groups. Ideal candidates are those who propose clear, impactful changes that align with Voi’s objectives and demonstrate a well-thought-out plan for implementation and evaluation. Policy & Procedure Removal Proposals specifically fund initiatives to reverse or amend existing policies that are deemed outdated, inefficient, or counterproductive. This grant targets projects focused on meticulous review and critical assessment of current policies, enabling stakeholders to propose necessary modifications or complete removals that will streamline operations and enhance the ecosystem's adaptability and effectiveness.
+Policy & Procedure Creation Proposals support initiatives focused on enacting new policy changes within the Voi ecosystem. This grant is designed to refine, alter, or introduce policies to enhance governance, general efficiency, or community engagement. They are crucial for committees as they directly influence the policies and operational frameworks that affect their respective interest groups. Policy & Procedure Removal Proposals specifically fund initiatives to reverse or amend existing policies that are deemed outdated, inefficient, or counterproductive. This grant targets projects focused on meticulous review and critical assessment of current policies, enabling stakeholders to propose necessary modifications or complete removals that will streamline operations and enhance the ecosystem's adaptability and effectiveness.
Amendment Proposals facilitate proposals for constitutional amendments within the ecosystem. It encourages stakeholders to thoughtfully propose modifications that refine governance structures, enhance legal frameworks, and better align with the evolving needs of the community. This grant supports the conceptual and drafting stages of amendments, fostering proactive engagement and careful deliberation in constitutional changes.
Built by You. Run by You. Owned by You.
Welcome to Voi, a revolutionary L1 blockchain designed to fulfill the promises of Web3. Voi is a highly performant network truly owned, run, and built by its community. We believe in the power of decentralization, governance, and ownership, making blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all.
Built by You: Voi\u2019s ecosystem is created by the community, leveraging the collective expertise and passion of its members. This ensures that Voi evolves to meet the real needs of its users, fostering innovation and adaptability from the ground up.
Run by You: Our democratic governance framework empowers the community to make key decisions. Voi\u2019s Council, elected by token holders, guides the network\u2019s direction and investments, ensuring that those who contribute to the ecosystem have a say in its future.
Owned by You: At Voi, 75% of the ecosystem's tokens are reserved for the community. This ensures that the people driving the ecosystem forward are the ones who benefit the most, promoting true ownership and shared success.
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While these technical capabilities are impressive, we believe the true value of the network lies with the community. With you.
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Read our executive summary or dive into our white paper to explore our vision and strategic plans in detail, and follow our Twitter or join our Discord to stay up to date and get involved.
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A noticeable trend is emerging in the crypto space: crypto natives are becoming more discerning about distribution models, favoring those that emphasize community involvement over traditional VC funding. This will lead VCs to act more like hedge funds, trading tokens post-launch or taking smaller allocations, the focus is shifting towards building strong, inclusive communities, not the largest raise. This shift suggests a growing recognition that true traction and authentic metrics are best achieved through open, community-driven processes rather than exclusive pitches and insider connections.
We are at the forefront of this trend, positioning ourselves for long-term success.
"},{"location":"executive-summary/#what-is-voi","title":"What is Voi","text":"Voi is not just another blockchain; it is a multichain ecosystem that abstracts away the networks and focuses effort on where the true value lies. The community and the ecosystem. Voi ensures that the owners of the ecosystem are the builders, users, and evangelists, rather than just early investors and stakeholders. Seventy-five percent of the entire market cap is reserved for earned incentives, with emissions spread over the next 20 years.
Voi doesn't build new technology from the ground up. Instead, we leverage the incredible free technology that already exists, adopting new advancements or improving existing ones based on what best serves the ecosystem. The treasury is managed by a novel community run governance system modeled after the USA, efficiently placing control in the hands of all token holders, not just a select few while allowing innovators to lead the way. Voi exemplifies how blockchain has always been destined to operate, where the technology serves as a means to an end, and the ecosystem is the star of the show where value is focused.
"},{"location":"executive-summary/#traction","title":"Traction","text":"Since June 2024, Voi has demonstrated significant growth and engagement, reflecting its strong ecosystem and community support:
Pioneers get the arrows, Settlers get the land. While new blockchain technologies will continue to emerge, their funding often goes into developing free and open-source software and infrastructure. This significant investment, funded by a large portion of the market cap, ultimately becomes a sunk cost once the technology is developed and released as open source. The majority of the tokens need to be in the hands of value-adding members of the ecosystem. Otherwise, the newcomers face three choices: pay off the debt, siphon value from the network and move on, or restart the chain to remove the debt if they believe in the technology.
Voi shortcuts this inevitable process. By valuing the ecosystem and distributing tokens based on earned incentives, Voi ensures that tokens are in the hands of individuals who are actively adding value, providing them with a strong incentive to remain engaged. Additionally, by decoupling the value of the token from the technology, Voi can adopt new innovations as they emerge and add them to the ecosystem rather than being bound to a singular technology. This adaptability gives Voi a significant advantage, as it brings along an entire ecosystem incentivized to utilize the latest and most effective technology.
By putting ownership in the hands of value adders, Voi stops the cycle. These individuals have skin in the game and a vested interest in the ecosystem's success, giving them the incentive to stay and contribute rather than leaving or starting over. This ensures a sustainable and thriving ecosystem, continuously driven by those who add real value.
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All of the APIs follow the REST architectural style.
The APIs are as follows:
As a developer you are free to build whatever you like on Voi!
If you like more structure or want to build something that you know there will likely be demand for then the product bounty board is a great place to look.
Product Bounty Board
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The CLIs are as follows:
Interacting with the Voi blockchain is always done through a node in the network. A node is a device with sufficient resources running the appropriate software that is connected to the network.
Every node on the Voi blockchain network runs Voi Algod, software built into the node that allows users to interact with the network. There are three main ways to interact with the network through a node. There is the Command Line Interface (CLI), a series of APIs and SDKs implemented in a number of languages.
Developers should run a local instance of a node so that they can interact with Voi blockchain.
There are also public node APIs available that expose the API of a node run by a 3rd party.
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Genesis ID: voitest-v1
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It is also possible for developers to spin up their own local network for development purposes before deploying their applications to the Testnet environment and then subsequently the Mainnet environment.
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Currently, there is official SDK support for:
There are also some community maintained SDKs:
Smart contracts on Voi blockchain can be written using multiple languages that then compile down to TEAL before being deployed to the blockchain using the SDKs or the goal CLI. You can write in TEAL, but it is considered easier to use a higher level abstraction language.
The Official Languages are as follows:
Community created languages:
Voi blockchain comes complete with all the resources necessary for developers to do what they do best, build.
Voi blockchain is a decentralized network. This requires developers to be able to interface through the endpoints of nodes that are connected to the network in order to read or write to the ledger.
If you need any help, don't hesitate to post a message in the Developers discord channel.
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Become a Voiager today and follow the official social channels.
"},{"location":"ecosystem/community/#official-voi-social-channels","title":"Official Voi Social Channels","text":"Twitter/X Official announcements, news & communications. Discord The heart of the Voi community where the magic happens. Telegram Community telegram for announcements and communication. Github Source code of the Voi blockchain and other repositories. Foundation Blog Official announcement channel for the Voi Foundation. Core Team Blog Official announcement channel for the core team. Youtube Find all recorded meetings & other videos. Reddit Voi Networks reddit channel."},{"location":"ecosystem/community/#resources","title":"Resources","text":"Media Kit Please use when promoting Voi Network. Whitepaper Initial whitepaper outlining the premise of Voi Network. Ecosystem Directory Community run ecosystem directory. Contact Us Official press email address."},{"location":"ecosystem/projects/","title":"Projects","text":"While still in testnet the Voi Ecosystem has over 25 community run, built and owned projects.
Here is a community maintained directory of the projects currently in the ecosystem.
"},{"location":"ecosystem/roadmap/","title":"Roadmap","text":"Outlined below is Voi Networks initial future roadmap.
Voi Network Roadmap Ecosystem, Network & Community Bootstrap Campaign Fungible & Non Fungible Token Standards Implemented Critical Public Infrastructure Launched Core DeFi & NFT dApps Launched First NFT Games May 2024 Gamified Engagement Campaign Token listing on 1+ major CEXs Second NFT Games Virtual Hackathon Bridge integrations with major liquidity hubs Gamified Liquidity Campaign First Token Wars Community Governance Portal Launched EVM-compatibility to support Solidity dApps Cross-Chain Interoperability To Support Co-Chains"},{"location":"ecosystem/tokenomics/","title":"Community-Centric Tokenomics","text":"Voi is a new highly performant Layer 1 blockchain designed for long-term growth and sustainability.
Voi\u2019s economic architecture is meticulously planned to span 20 years, strategically mitigating inflation and ensuring the protection of our users and stakeholders.
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We are proud to allocate 75% of our token distribution directly to our users and participants.
This unprecedented move ensures that the majority of network ownership and benefits are channeled towards those who contribute to and grow with our platform.
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Our strategic distribution and vesting periods are set to counteract early inflation and support a steady growth trajectory, protecting both early adopters and future users.
"},{"location":"ecosystem/tokenomics/#join-us-on-our-journey","title":"Join Us on Our Journey","text":"We invite developers, users, and enthusiasts to join us as we build a more inclusive, decentralized future. With Voi, engage in a blockchain experience where your contributions are directly rewarded and your involvement is valued.
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The public key, also known as a address can safely be shared. If someone is going to send you cryptocurrency, they will need to know your wallet address. The wallet address can also be used by anyone to see the wallet balance, and transaction history. However it cannot be used to transfer any cryptocurrency out of the wallet.
The private key should always be kept secret. Anyone who knows the private key can transfer cryptocurrency out of your wallet. If the private key is lost then any tokens held in the wallet will be locked there forever. So record your private key and store it safely.
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Welcome to the Voi Products Bounty Board! This platform is designed for developers and builders who are eager to contribute to the Voi ecosystem by creating essential products. Whether you're a seasoned developer or an ambitious entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to innovate, build, and launch impactful projects within the Voi ecosystem.
Rather than assigning fixed rewards, developers and builders are encouraged to submit proposals and bids for the development of these products through our grants process. The Voi community will review and select proposals based on merit, feasibility, and potential impact. This approach ensures that the best ideas are brought to life while fostering a competitive and transparent environment.
The bounty board is not a definitive list of what is needed in the ecosystem. It is a list of some products identified by the community as desirable to have.
Proposals for building products don't need to be restricted to what is on the bounty board.
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"},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/products/#review-process","title":"Review Process","text":"All submissions will be reviewed by the Voi Council through the following process.
Proposals will be evaluated based on feasibility, impact, and alignment with ecosystem goals. If your proposal is accepted, you'll be notified, and development can officially begin.
"},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/products/#completion-and-reward","title":"Completion and Reward","text":"Upon successful development and deployment of the product, submit your deliverables for final approval. Once reviewed and accepted, you will receive your reward in Voi tokens as specified in your proposal.
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Rather than having fixed bounties, service providers are encouraged to submit transparent bids for fulfilling these responsibilities through our grants process. The community will review these bids, ensuring a competitive and fair selection process. This approach not only promotes decentralized decision-making, accountability, and innovation but also ensures that the most efficient and capable partners are entrusted with these critical tasks.
By leveraging the collective strength of Core Partners, especially those structured as DAOs, Voi fosters a truly decentralized ecosystem where decision-making and execution are community-driven and efficient.
The bounty board is not a definitive list of what is needed in the ecosystem. It is a list of some services identified by the community as desirable to have.
Proposals for providing services don't need to be restricted to what is on the bounty board.
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This decentralized model encourages efficiency, innovation, and accountability. Core Partners aim to deliver high-quality services while minimizing costs, making the ecosystem more competitive. They are incentivized to explore creative solutions, including creating and distributing their own tokens, which can be integrated into their operations. For instance, a DAO acting as a Core Partner might distribute grant rewards among its token holders, rewarding those who add value to the ecosystem.
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Incentivized Contribution: Core Partners are compensated for their services through tokens, ensuring that contributions are both recognized and rewarded.
Community-Driven: All rewards and grants are approved by the community, promoting transparency and ensuring that the most valuable contributions receive support.
By leveraging the collective strength of Core Partners, Voi fosters a truly decentralized ecosystem where decision-making and execution are community-driven and efficient.
Category Service Description Key Responsibilities Network Network Stress Testers Responsible for conducting thorough stress tests on the Voi network to ensure its robustness and reliability. - Conducting stress tests on the Voi network.- Recording and analyzing test results.- Publishing detailed reports on findings. Relay Network Management Manages the relay network's efficiency by using stress test results and monitoring failures to ensure optimal performance. - Reviewing stress test results and applying insights to improve the network.- Tracking network failures and applying penalties based on established criteria.- Capturing relay peer data for record-keeping.- Calculating and submitting monthly relay compensation for approval.- Communicating with relay runners as needed. Testnet Maintenance Ensures that the Voi testnet is always up-to-date, functional, and accessible for developers and testers. - Ensuring the Voi testnet is functional, up-to-date, and accessible.- Monitoring and refilling faucets to support developer testing.- Providing ongoing support to developers using the testnet. Marketing Social Media Management Handles the Voi ecosystem's social media presence, engaging with the community and increasing brand visibility. - Managing social media channels such as Twitter.- Creating and scheduling weekly content.- Engaging with the Voi community online. Public Relations Focuses on securing positive media coverage for Voi and building relationships with media outlets. - Securing positive media coverage for Voi.- Building relationships with media outlets and influencers. Missionaries Aims to expand the Voi ecosystem by onboarding new users and reaching out to other blockchain communities. - Onboarding new users to the Voi ecosystem.- Expanding outreach to attract users from other blockchain ecosystems. Raiders Engages in proactive efforts to combat FUD and increase Voi's visibility across various social media platforms. - Combatting FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) on social media with facts, truth and respect.- Coordinating raids to increase Voi\u2019s visibility in other ecosystems.- Recruiting and managing a team of Voi supporters for these efforts. Moderation Discord & Telegram Moderators Ensures that Voi\u2019s online communities remain safe, secure, and welcoming for all members. - Ensuring Voi\u2019s Discord and Telegram communities are safe, secure, and welcoming.- Enforcing community guidelines and addressing any issues promptly. Education External Course Instructors Develops and delivers educational content to promote Voi to a broader audience, targeting various user groups. - Developing and delivering educational courses about Voi to external audiences.- Targeting different user groups, including developers, node runners, and power users. Entertainment Administration Committe Leadership Resposible for administrative tasks related to the committees of Voi. - Meeting agendas. - Working with the committee to get proposals ready for the council. - Coordinating committee members. - General administrative tasks needed for the smooth functioning of the committees."},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/services/#how-to-apply","title":"How to Apply","text":"Interested in one of the bounties? Submit your application via the Ecosystem Services Grants process. Be sure to include your experience, a proposed plan of action, and any relevant previous work.
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If your application is accepted, you will be notified, and the task will be officially assigned to you.
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"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#preamble","title":"Preamble","text":"The Voi community, with the goal of building a truly decentralized network grounded on the principles of goodwill, integrity, collaboration, and intentionality, built by the community, owned by the community, and run by the community, herein establishes Voi's Constitution.
This Constitution is driven by a fundamental principle: ensuring that power is distributed equitably, preventing any single person or entity from consolidating control in what we aim to be a truly decentralized network.
Voi is designed to be an open protocol that grows and evolves over time as democratically decided upon by the community. Processes have been put in place to support this evolution through clear pathways for change and constitutional amendments that reflect what Voi is today and in the future.
This ensures that Voi evolves with the needs of the community and that projects building on top of Voi are able to do so with the knowledge that their data and services will not be restricted by a centralized entity or otherwise.
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#structural-overview","title":"Structural Overview","text":"Voi's governance model is inspired by the tripartite system used in various global governments, with its own unique adaptations. This model is structured around three distinct branches: Voi Judicial, Voi Council, and Voi Treasury, each tasked with specific functions and responsibilities to ensure equitable distribution of power and prevent dominance by any single person or entity. This tripartite system has been adopted to promote a community-driven approach, democratizing decision-making and maintaining the blockchain's operation in the best interest of its whole ecosystem.
Voi Council: This branch comprises community-elected members who reflect the community's voice, interest and priorities. It is responsible for crafting and modifying governance rules, as well as proposing new initiatives. By electing community members into the Voi Council, the governance model ensures that the blockchain remains responsive to the needs and aspirations of its users.
Voi Treasury: This branch includes the community-elected President and the judicially appointed Board of Directors. It is responsible for the implementation of policies and decisions formulated by the Council, aligning daily operations with the community\u2019s values and objectives.
Voi Judicial: This branch provides guidance and ensures continuity. It safeguards the constitution and the blockchain\u2019s core principles, acting as a guardian against unnecessary or capricious changes, and ensures amendments are justified and significant.
Voi\u2019s governance model is built on the principle of checks and balances, ensuring that no branch overpowers another and that the blockchain remains a balanced, transparent, and equitable system. In adopting a tripartite system with robust checks and balances, Voi establishes a governance model that is transparent, fair, and adaptable, capable of evolving with the blockchain's needs and the community it serves. This instills a sense of ownership and responsibility across the ecosystem, ensuring that Voi remains a truly community-driven platform.
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Ensure credibility of the overall Voi community by being honest and transparent with all communications, interactions and dealing with others within the ecosystem.
Favor collaboration and openness over an individual pursuit to get ahead. Building together will not only help Voi achieve its overall vision but grow opportunities for everyone faster and lead to a more innovative and impactful ecosystem.
Ensure thoughtful, purpose-driven action, development, and communication inline with Voi\u2019s broader mission and vision.
Outlined within Article 2 are the five main goals of Voi\u2019s ecosystem. These are the fundamental pillars that are meant to govern Voi\u2019s decision-making as the network and community membership grows:
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This facilitates a genuinely inclusive platform where anyone can participate, learn, and contribute, directly aligning with the public nature of the ecosystem.
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This supports an open dialogue and the exchange of diverse perspectives, critical for a public platform that thrives on community contributions and innovation.
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This builds trust among users and stakeholders, essential for a public ecosystem where accountability and openness are valued.
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This empowers community members by giving them an active role in governance, reinforcing the decentralized nature of the ecosystem.
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This reduces reliance on any central authority, ensuring that the ecosystem remains robust, secure, and truly decentralized.
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This ensures the long-term sustainability and stability of the decentralized network, even in the face of disruptions.
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This promotes fairness and inclusivity, critical for a collaborative community where diversity is seen as a strength.
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This facilitates trust and credibility within the community, making it easier for members to collaborate and engage with one another effectively.
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Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit is essential for the ecosystem's growth, attracting talent and innovation, and keeping the community vibrant and adaptable. This culture encourages novel collaborations and projects, driving the ecosystem's progress and competitiveness.
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This enables participants to access a wider array of resources than they would individually, enhancing the ecosystem's overall capacity and efficiency.
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The role of the Council is to represent specific significant interest groups within Voi\u2019s community. Each of these groups are broken down into committees representing the dynamic needs of Voi\u2019s network and ecosystem and specific constituents and issues pertinent to that respective group.
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#section-2","title":"Section 2","text":"Council members will serve a 2-year term and are permitted a maximum of three consecutive terms to ensure the ecosystem is benefitting from new perspectives and insights. The exception to this rule is the very first iteration of Voi\u2019s Council, where terms may be shortened and varied in duration to ensure staggered tenures. Elected council members are voted by members of the Voi community. Should a seat become vacant during a member\u2019s term, the seat will be appointed by the judicial branch. If seats are added or removed in the future, as is permitted during each annual election by the Council, resulting in an even number of seats then a seat may be created that represents the community as a whole or, an appointment will be made by the judicial branch.
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The main responsibilities of the Voi Council are as follows:
To propose and pass new policies and proposals that will achieve the goals and vision of the Voi network and ecosystem.
To make amendments to this Constitution to ensure it stays relevant for the current time and phase of Voi\u2019s growth, while keeping an eye to Voi\u2019s future.
To propose new system upgrades and protocol changes as needed to improve the overall operations of the Voi network and to ensure the network adopts and stays abreast of the latest technology and advancements.
To support the Treasury and Judicial branch with establishing long-term strategic goals.
To represent the broader Voi community\u2019s interests, concerns, and priorities.
The Voi Council has the authority to approve or deny significant operational changes or strategic initiatives proposed by the Treasury. This ensures that all major Treasury actions align with the legislative framework and community interests. Approval by the Council on ecosystem proposals and policies occurs through an absolute majority vote.
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The President is responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of the blockchain\u2019s operations, implementing policies and directives passed by the Voi Council. The Treasury also has a Board of Directors that acts as the primary signatory for the Treasury. These Directors are responsible for signing off on every piece of legislation and every proposal approved by the President.
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To approve of proposals and policies passed by the Council and thus enable their implementation.
To propose initiatives and operational changes to how the branches operate with each other.
To manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the blockchain network.
To veto decisions or acts of the Voi Council that it considers detrimental to the blockchain's operational integrity or contrary to its strategic vision.
The President is elected by the entire Voi community. The Director is appointed by Voi\u2019s judicial branch.
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To review and nullify Council acts or Treasury orders that are found to be in violation of the blockchain\u2019s constitution or governance framework. This power ensures that all actions taken by the Voi Council and Voi Treasury adhere to the established legal and ethical standards.
To act as the interpreter of the Constitution. To uphold Voi's Constitution and ensure that Voi's core values, underlying goals, and ethical guidelines are being upheld and protected by the Voi Council.
To interpret the blockchain's constitution and governance documents, providing clarifications that guide the actions of the Voi Council and Voi Treasury. This interpretive power is crucial for maintaining consistency and coherence in the application of governance rules.
To resolve disputes between the Voi Council and Voi Treasury, among members within each branch, or between the governance structure and community members. This role is essential for maintaining the governance structure's integrity and operational harmony.
To ensure the security and stability of the blockchain infrastructure with support from the judicial branch.
To veto any proposals that violate the blockchain\u2019s constitution.
To oversee compliance and regulatory adherence.
To temporarily appoint members of the Council when an elected member resigns or is impeached, opening up a vacant position in the Council until the immediate next Council election, during which this seat can be democratically elected.
To review all decisions made by the Council and Treasury.
The judicial branch has a permanent appointment as Voi\u2019s judicial branch and does not undergo elections. This branch is under the purview of the same impeachment process as the rest of Voi\u2019s tripartite governance with the exception that the entire entity must be replaced as opposed to any given individual within that entity.
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This interpretive authority indirectly influences how the Voi Treasure implements policies and operational decisions.
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"},{"location":"governance/governance/","title":"Governance","text":"Voi's L1 blockchain governance model is inspired by the tripartite system used in various global governments, with its own unique adaptations. This model is structured around three distinct branches: the Voi Judiciary, the Voi Council, and the Voi Treasury, each tasked with specific functions and responsibilities to ensure equitable distribution of power and prevent dominance by any single person or entity.
The essence of adopting this tripartite system is to promote a community-driven approach, democratizing decision-making and maintaining the blockchain's operation in the best interests of its whole ecosystem.
Voi\u2019s governance model is built on the principle of checks and balances, ensuring that no branch overpowers another and that the blockchain remains a balanced, transparent, and equitable system for all participants. It is designed to ensure dedicated citizens of the Voi ecosystem can influence the future of the network and ecosystem.
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It safeguards the constitution and the blockchain\u2019s core principles, acting as a guardian against unnecessary or capricious changes, ensuring amendments are justified and significant.
"},{"location":"governance/submitting-proposals/","title":"Welcome","text":"Welcome to the Voi Grants & Proposals Program!
The Voi Grants & Proposals Program is central to the Voi ecosystem. The program aims to support and accelerate the development of innovative products and projects within the Voi ecosystem, including the implementation of policies and procedures that will sustain the growth and operations of the ecosystem.
By providing funding, resources, and mentorship, the program empowers builders, marketers, and educators to create impactful solutions that align with Voi's mission and add long-term value to the Voi community. It is where promising open-source community-centric product and ecosystem services projects get funded. The significant allocation of Voi\u2019s treasury towards funding ecosystem projects differentiates us from other networks, solidifying our commitment to ensuring a majority of Voi's resources are used to incentivize and reward efforts by our community.
This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at the proposal submission process for obtaining grant funding from the Voi Foundation. The information presented here in the website will provide potential applicants with a high level overview on the types of grants available to the Voi community and how to submit an application for funding.
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"},{"location":"governance/submitting-proposals/#who-is-funding-available-for","title":"Who is Funding Available For?","text":"Voi provides grant funding for anyone eager to build applications and products within the Voi ecosystem. This includes but is not limited to Developers, Entrepreneurs, and Core Partners or community members with an ability to provide services for the ecosystem.
"},{"location":"governance/submitting-proposals/#how-to-use-this-documentation","title":"How to Use this Documentation","text":"Voi's Grants & Proposals documentation is broken down by funding types. Types of Funding provides an overview of all the different grants and proposals available to Voi's community and core partners. It then goes through each grant and proposal type in further detail. The Application Process educates applicants on what to expect in terms of the grants review process while the Grants Calendar outlines each month when the Voi Council will be accepting new applications (generally the first two weeks of every month). Links & Resources collates all application materials in a central place for quick access. The Voi Council grants team can be contacted at any time in Discord or at grants@voi.network.
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Join Now
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Join Now
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"},{"location":"governance/committees/nfts/#roles-responsibilities","title":"Roles & Responsibilities","text":""},{"location":"governance/committees/nfts/#leader","title":"Leader","text":"Committees are critical in providing support for both Voi's ecosystem and council members. Committee involvement is a great way to have your voice heard within the ecosystem, influence governance decision-making, and assume community leadership without the immense time commitment involved in being a council member. Committees are a critical component of realizing Voi's mission of being a a community driven blockchain!
Voi currently has 4 committees setup - the Builders committe, the Network committe, the DeFi committee, and the Culture & Community committee.
These committees also serve as a grassroots entry way into higher level governance of Voi. Please register below if you are interersted to learn more and participate!
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Overview | Register Here
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Overview | Register Here
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Overview | Register Here
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Overview | Register Here
"},{"location":"governance/governance/checks-and-balances/","title":"Checks & Balances","text":"We\u2019ve introduced you to each pillar in Voi's tripartite governance system - the Council, the Treasury, and the Judiciary, each playing a crucial role in shaping our decentralized future.
Here we share Voi's current Checks and Balances system\u2014one we hope ensures fairness, accountability, and democratic integrity within Voi.
Our vision for Voi has always been rooted in the principles of transparency and collective empowerment. With our Checks and Balances system, we aim to create a governance structure where no single branch can dominate, ensuring that all decisions are made with the utmost consideration for the community\u2019s best interests.
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Individual vs. Entities in Voting: The Voi Council operates as a body of unique individuals for voting purposes. Meanwhile, the Voi Treasury and Judiciary vote as singular entities, based on their internal consensus mechanisms.
The full-fledged Checks & Balances document has been summarized below:
The Voi Council\u2019s Powers:
The Voi Treasury\u2019s Powers:
The Voi Judicial\u2019s Powers:
We are optimistic about the potential of this Checks and Balances system to foster a fair and balanced governance structure for Voi.These mechanisms will be refined with feedback once the system is implemented and we will be able to make improvements in real-time, keeping the community abreast of any improvements.
The draft of Voi\u2019s checks and balances document can be found here.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/council/","title":"Voi Council","text":"We are excited to introduce the Voi Council, the legislative branch of Voi's government, and the heart of Voi\u2019s democracy. This Council plays a pivotal role in shaping our ecosystem by creating, amending, and overseeing the implementation of governance rules, policies, and legislative acts that ensure Voi\u2019s growth while upholding its constitutional foundation and core values. Here we present a first draft of what we envision to be the final version of the Voi Council. It will take us multiple iterations to get here, but we look forward to receiving the community\u2019s feedback on whether or not you believe we are headed in the right direction. All relevant documents pertinent to understanding the structure, function, and responsibilities of the Voi Council can be found for review and feedback at the end of this announcement.
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As mentioned, it will take multiple iterations and time to get to the above anticipated model for Voi\u2019s future Council. While we will not start off with individuals representing every interest group, our intention is that overtime Voi\u2019s ecosystem grows such that representation is required in each of the above categories and skill sets, skill sets being niche interest groups in each of the larger represented categories.
To begin, this September 2024, the Council will launch by having at least one individual representing Voi\u2019s network users, power users, and entrepreneurs with longer-term future representation coming from mainstream users and impact-oriented communities and organizations perhaps a year down the road.
The size and composition of these groups will evolve based on the ecosystem's changing needs and circumstances. It is very much feasible that additional categories of seats will be added or changed over time.
The size and composition of these groups will evolve based on the ecosystem's changing needs and circumstances. It is very much feasible that additional categories of seats will be added or changed over time.
To learn more about the structure and function of Voi\u2019s Council refer here.
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To learn more about the Council\u2019s responsibilities refer here.
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It is anticipated and we hope to achieve having roughly 50% of the Council either re-elected or turned over once a year during Voi\u2019s annual elections in the long-term. This allows the ideal balance between veteran council members and fresh perspectives. This staggered approach also ensures continuity and effective legislative function.
In the event of a vacancy during the first year post launch of the Council, committees will reappoint individuals to finish the one-year term. In the future, during the normal two-year term cycle, if a council member quits or is impeached, the judicial branch will appoint someone to fill this vacancy until they can be re-elected during the next annual Council election.
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To learn more about Voi\u2019s election process refer here.
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Voi\u2019s governance framework in the future has a goal of being dynamic - community members will be able to reallocate their staked Voi as needed whenever they would like, ensuring a dynamic and responsive governance structure. Additionally, after each legislative vote, there is a 48-hour grace period during which community members can reassign their delegated power to better align with their preferences. This ensures the political power of each council member is continually recalibrated to reflect the community's evolving priorities.
To learn more about how Voi\u2019s community can delegate power to elected Council members read here.
This legislative framework enables the Voi Council to act as a dynamic, responsive body that not only governs the creation of laws and policies but also ensures they align with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Voi community. This structure supports a balanced, democratic approach to blockchain governance, where community input and legislative oversight drive the ecosystem\u2019s growth and innovation.
We look forward to your active participation in shaping the future of Voi through the Voi Council.
All important Council documents have been linked below:
Structural Overview of Voi Council
Voting & Running for Election
Delegating Political Power Across the Elected Council
General Responsibilities of the Council
Job Description for Council Members
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It is anticipated that the Judiciary will be composed of a main entity, and supporting board:
Voi\u2019s Judiciary is equipped with several key responsibilities:
The Board of Arbiters supports by providing additional perspectives and expertise and assisting the Judiciary with proposal reviews and legal support as needed, enhancing the Judiciary's capacity to manage its responsibilities effectively.
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We are exploring the use of blockchain technology to support the Judiciary with ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout Voi\u2019s governance. Ideas include leveraging smart contracts to automate budget enforcement, setting precise budget limits for each branch, and providing real-time monitoring and alerts to prevent overspending.
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The Treasury is managed by an elected President and Voi\u2019s Board of Directors. This structure ensures that all financial activities are in line with Voi\u2019s long-term objectives, regulations, and that there is a robust system of checks and balances. Detailed Treasury documents for the community's reference has been included at the end of this announcement.
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In addition to approving funding allocation, the Treasury is responsible for supporting the financial stability of the Voi network. This involves providing a final check on the council\u2019s management of financial assets, most notably Voi\u2019s treasury endowment, by verifying necessary reserves, and planning for future financial needs. The Treasury is also responsible for transparently reporting on Voi\u2019s financial situation. Through these efforts, the Treasury ensures the long-term sustainability and resilience of the Voi ecosystem.
A commitment to transparency and accountability is central to the Treasury's operations; all movement of funds will be transparent, allowing the community to independently audit. This transparency helps build trust within the community and ensures that all financial activities are carried out responsibly.
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President
The Voi President is a role elected by the greater Voi community. The President will hold the following powers:
Board of Directors
The Voi Treasury holds significant powers that serve as checks on the other branches of our governance system. For the Voi Council, the Treasury can veto legislation or decisions if they are not in the best interest of the blockchain's operational integrity or vision. The Treasury also ensures that Council decisions do not negatively impact the financial situation of the ecosystem. Additionally, any impeachment decision by the Council must be approved by the Treasury, adding an extra layer of oversight. When it comes to constitutional amendments, the Treasury must approve any changes that have received unanimous approval from the Council, ensuring that both branches agree fully on such significant decisions.
In relation to the Judicial branch, the Treasury also plays a crucial role. As the final approver of constitutional amendments that pass the Council\u2019s review, the Treasury holds a substantial check on the Judicial power. Additionally, the Treasury ensures that policies are implemented in compliance with judicial interpretations, indirectly checking the practicality and enforceability of judicial decisions.
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Once an application has been submitted, the following process ensues for proposal review:
If you\u2019ve received a grant you can start implementing based on the timeline and milestones agreed upon in your grant application.
The Voi Council will be accepting grant proposals on a monthly basis with the launch of mainnet. Below is what you can expect in terms of a typical cycle review cadence:
Ecosystem Initiative Grants are dedicated to supporting discrete programs and events that foster engagement and growth within the Voi community. Unlike service grants, which are aimed at providing ongoing services to the ecosystem, these grants focus on initiatives like hackathons, campaigns, and other short-term projects that help to drive specific outcomes or enhance community participation. Microgrants are also available for smaller-scale initiatives, making it easier for individuals or groups to execute impactful, time-limited activities within the ecosystem.
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Here you can find a consolidated list of important links and resources for Voi's grants process:
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Policy & Procedure proposals along with Amendment proposals can be submitted by Committees or Council members only. If the proposal has originated from one of Voi\u2019s committees it must achieve a majority vote by all voting members within a 48-hour voting period prior to being presented to the Council.
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Amendment Proposals facilitate proposals for constitutional amendments within the ecosystem. It encourages stakeholders to thoughtfully propose modifications that refine governance structures, enhance legal frameworks, and better align with the evolving needs of the community. This grant supports the conceptual and drafting stages of amendments, fostering proactive engagement and careful deliberation in constitutional changes.
Build Grants are designed to take a project from blueprint to reality, supporting the full development and implementation of products on the Voi network. Build Grants provide funding for the entire build lifecycle - covering development, testing, deployment, and initial marketing, as well as offering rewards for exceeding expectations and achieving notable success within the Voi ecosystem. This includes coding, testing, launch, and post-launch improvements, ensuring the project is fully functional and ready for the Voi community. Funding is released based on milestone achievements to guarantee accountability and sustained progress. The ultimate goal is for Build Grants to deliver high-impact, long-term contributions to the ecosystem. Grants are also available to retroactively fund completed projects and for projects of a smaller scale.
Important: All Build Grant applicants must submit a completed Product Blueprint as part of their application. This ensures critical questions have been addressed before investing in the development phase. If developers have already completed the necessary research, they can skip the Design Grant and simply submit their Product Blueprint with their Build Grant application. In some cases, the team that created the blueprint may not be the team that carries out the development and can be outsourced. Other teams/companies may also bid to complete the development outlined in the blueprint as part of their Build Grant submission via Voi's product Bounty Board.
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Microgrants are grants generally less than $10,000 USD for projects of smaller scope.
No deliverables required for completion of Microgrant given their smaller scope.
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The Product Design Grant is designed to help validate your idea or the problem you aim to solve. Rooted in the principles of lean startup methodology and disciplined entrepreneurship, this grant focuses on research, iterative development, and testing. It provides a structured framework for builders and entrepreneurs to assess whether their vision should move forward. Key considerations include evaluating if the problem is real, whether there\u2019s a market opportunity, if potential customers find the idea compelling, and if a sustainable business model exists. If you're seeking to explore these questions before committing significant resources, this grant is tailored for you. The final deliverable of the Product Design Grant is a comprehensive Product Blueprint.
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Service Grants are aimed at initiatives that strengthen the foundation and sustainability of the Voi network, ensuring long-term growth and success.For example, a service project could include one of the following but is by no means limited to this list: ecosystem growth plan, a security audit, administrative support for the Council, development of a multi-tier education curriculum for Voi, third party node management support, etc.
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Voi has four major categories of grants and proposals: Product Grants, Ecosystem Services Grants, Ecosystem Initiative Grants, and Policy & Procedure Proposals.
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There are five types of product grants:
Foster the growth and sustainability of the broader Voi community, providing funding for services that contribute to the ecosystem in the form of educational content, marketing support, community engagement, developer resources, etc. This includes but is by no means limited to: marketing projects for Voi, writing articles for Voi\u2019s blog, developing educational materials, contributing to Voi\u2019s documentation, and supporting the development of governance tools. Microgrants are also available for ecosystem services and are generally less than $10,000 in funding.
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"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/artists/","title":"Artist Getting Started Guide","text":"Welcome, NFT Artist!
We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As an NFT Artist, you play a crucial role in creating and promoting digital art and assets within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
NFT Artists are the creative force behind our digital ecosystem. Your artwork and creations help drive the cultural and economic value of NFTs within Voi. By producing and selling digital art, you contribute to a vibrant and diverse marketplace.
Become An Artist
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Creating Art: Produce unique and compelling digital art.
Minting NFTs: Convert your art into NFTs on the blockchain.
Selling and Promoting: Sell your NFTs on marketplaces and launchpads while promoting your work.
Community Engagement: Engage with the NFT community, participate in events, and collaborate with other artists.
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NFT Discovery
NFT Chat
Culture Committee
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
There are a number of ways to do this, and you are not restricted to just one role.
Each has its own benefits and opportunities.
You can select other roles in Discord or look at some of the more advanced options.
More Roles
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Voi is built by, run by, and owned by the community, so we love to hear what you have to say!
Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Dive into the community, explore the ecosystem, and make your mark. Your journey with Voi is just beginning, and we can\u2019t wait to see the amazing contributions you\u2019ll make.
Welcome to Voi.
"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/become-a-rebel/","title":"Join The Revolution","text":"Voi is a highly performant network truly owned, run, and built by its community.
We are leading the next generation of community-driven blockchains (CDBs).
Unlike other networks, Voi ensures that the value is held within the community, not just the technology.
Built by You: Voi\u2019s ecosystem is created by the community, leveraging the collective expertise and passion of its members. This ensures that Voi evolves to meet the real needs of its users, fostering innovation and adaptability from the ground up.
Run by You: Our democratic governance framework empowers the community to make key decisions. Voi\u2019s Council, elected by token holders, guides the network\u2019s direction and investments, ensuring that those who contribute to the ecosystem have a say in its future.
Owned by You: At Voi, 75% of the ecosystem's tokens are reserved for community members who actively contribute to the network. This ensures that the people driving the ecosystem forward are the ones who benefit the most, promoting true ownership and shared success.
Join the Revolution!
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Each role is vital to Voi, contributing to our growth, security, innovation, and community spirit. Together, these roles ensure that Voi remains a leading, community-driven blockchain ecosystem.
Welcome to Voi \u2013 Where your contributions matter.
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Learn More | Become A Node Runner
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Learn More | Become A Developer
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Learn More | Become A Builder
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Learn More | Become A Trader
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Learn More | Become A Collector
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Learn More | Become An Artist
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Learn More | Become An Ambassador
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Learn More | Become A Moderator
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Learn More | Become A Governor
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Learn More | Become A Core Partner
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our innovative and dynamic community. As a Builder, you are a crucial part of Voi, helping to create, expand, and enhance our ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Builders & Entrepreneurs are the visionaries and creators of our ecosystem. Your initiatives and projects drive innovation, attract users, and create value within the Voi network. By building applications, platforms, and businesses, you help make Voi a thriving and sustainable ecosystem.
Become A Builder
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This involves ideation, development, user acquisition, and scaling.
Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Project Development: Plan, develop, and launch new projects or applications on the Voi blockchain.
User Acquisition: Strategize and implement methods to attract and retain users for your projects.
Community Engagement: Engage with the community to gather feedback, support, and collaborators.
Earning Rewards: Earn Voi tokens for successful projects and contributions to the ecosystem.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem - See what\u2019s missing.
Introduce Yourself
Contact the team
Builders Chat
Builders Committee
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
There are a number of ways to do this, and you are not restricted to just one role.
Each has its own benefits and opportunities.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As an NFT Collector, you play a crucial role in supporting and promoting digital art and assets within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
NFT Collectors are the patrons and connoisseurs of our digital ecosystem. Your engagement helps foster a thriving market for digital art and assets, providing artists with support and promoting the cultural and economic value of NFTs within Voi.
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Collecting: Discover and purchase NFTs that resonate with you.
Trading: Buy, sell, and trade NFTs to build and enhance your collection.
Community Engagement: Participate in NFT community discussions, events, and activities.
Supporting Artists: Promote and support artists by purchasing their work and sharing it with your network.
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Set Up Your Wallet
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Introduce Yourself
Wallets
Explorers
Marketplace
Launchpad
NFT Discovery
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Culture Committee
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our innovative and dynamic community. As a Developer, you are a crucial part of Voi, helping to build, expand, and improve our ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Developers are the architects of our ecosystem. Your contributions ensure the continuous growth, security, and functionality of the Voi network. By developing applications, tools, and protocols, you help drive innovation and make Voi a robust and versatile platform.
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Application Development: Build and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) on the Voi blockchain.
Smart Contract Creation: Write and deploy smart contracts to enhance functionality.
Tool Development: Create tools and utilities that help other developers and users.
Community Support: Share knowledge, assist other developers, and contribute to community projects.
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Set Up Your Wallet
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Start building!
Developers Chat
Builders Committee
Official Docs
Developer Docs
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Node Runner, you are an essential part of Voi, helping to maintain the security and performance of our blockchain network.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Node Runners are the backbone of our blockchain network. Your participation ensures the integrity, security, and efficiency of the Voi ecosystem. By running nodes, you contribute to the decentralization and robustness of our network.
We love node runners so much that 10% of the total supply goes towards block rewards.
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This involves ensuring your node is consistently online, updated, and secure.
Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Node Operation: Set up, configure, and maintain a Voi node.
Network Security: Help secure the network by validating transactions and blocks.
Community Support: Assist other Node Runners and share best practices.
Earning Rewards: Earn Voi tokens for your contributions to the network.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Set Up Your Node
Introduce Yourself
Node Setup
Use the faucet
/voiCheck your node is participating
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Node Runner Chat
Network Committee
Official Docs
Nodes On Voi
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our innovative and dynamic community. As a Trader, you play a crucial role in driving liquidity, trading activity, and financial innovation within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Traders are the financial pioneers of our ecosystem. Your trading activities and strategies help create a vibrant, liquid, and efficient market for Voi tokens and DeFi applications. By participating in trading and providing liquidity, you help ensure the stability and growth of our financial ecosystem.
Become A Trader
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Trading: Buy, sell, and swap tokens on decentralized exchanges.
Liquidity Provision: Provide liquidity to trading pairs on DEXs.
Yield Farming: Participate in yield farming opportunities to earn rewards.
Staking: Stake Voi tokens to earn passive income and support the network.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Introduce Yourself
Wallets
Explorers
Dexes
DeFi Chat
DeFi Committee
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
There are a number of ways to do this, and you are not restricted to just one role.
Each has its own benefits and opportunities.
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Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Voiager, you are an essential part of Voi, helping to drive the adoption and success of our ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Voiagers are the heartbeat of our community. You play a critical role in using applications, providing feedback, and spreading the word about Voi.
Your engagement and enthusiasm helps to improve and expand your ecosystem and community.
Become A Voiager
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Interacting: Use and test various applications, reporting bugs and suggesting improvements.
Community Engagement: Participate in discussions, events, and activities within the community.
Promotion: Share your experiences with Voi on social media and other platforms to help grow your community.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Introduce Yourself
Wallets
Explorers
Dexes
Marketplace
Launchpad
NFT Discovery
Voiagers Chat
Telegram Chat
Twitter Hashtags - #voiagers
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As an Ambassador, you play a crucial role in representing and promoting Voi to a broader audience, helping to grow our community and drive adoption.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Ambassadors are the face of Voi. Your efforts in spreading the word about Voi, engaging with potential users, and representing our values are crucial for our growth and success. By connecting with communities, hosting events, and promoting Voi, you help drive awareness and adoption.
Become An Ambassador
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Community Engagement: Actively engage with communities both online and offline.
Event Hosting: Organize and host events to promote Voi.
Content Creation: Create and share content about Voi on social media and other platforms.
Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from external communities and relay it to the Voi team.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Register
Get accepted
Introduce Yourself
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Core Partner, you play a crucial role in tackling significant challenges and driving strategic initiatives within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
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This model significantly reduces the community's burden of supporting a large payroll from a foundation and makes Core Partners more competitive and efficient. Core Partners strive to fulfill their responsibilities in the most efficient way possible, ensuring high standards and accountability.
Furthermore, Core Partners, especially DAOs, can engage in innovative practices such as creating their own tokens and integrating them into their operations. For example, a DAO can share any grants it receives with its token holders, ensuring that those who add value and fulfill responsibilities are rewarded. This promotes a decentralized and incentivized model of contribution.
Typically, Core Partners may wish to create DAOs that collectively tackle problems faced by the ecosystem, such as marketing, education, network health, or other big-picture issues that need executing on.
By leveraging Core Partners, especially those which are DAOs, we can ensure decentralized decision-making and innovative solutions that are truly community-driven.
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Project Leadership: Lead and manage strategic projects and initiatives.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic direction and long-term planning of Voi.
Collaboration: Work closely with other community members and stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Address key challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem - See what needs fixing.
Contact the team
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
There are a number of ways to do this, and you are not restricted to just one role.
Each has its own benefits and opportunities.
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Governor, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Voi ecosystem through active participation in governance and decision-making processes.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Governors are the decision-makers of our community. Your contributions in governance help ensure that the Voi ecosystem remains fair, transparent, and aligned with the community\u2019s needs and values.
Become A Governor
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Voting: Participate in voting on key proposals and decisions.
Policy Development: Contribute to the development of governance policies and procedures.
Community Representation: Represent the interests of the community in governance discussions.
Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from the community and relay it to the governance body.
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Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Introduce Yourself
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Voiagers Chat
Telegram Chat
Twitter Hashtags - #voiagers
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Governance Docs
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After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Moderator, you play a crucial role in maintaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Moderators are the guardians of our community. Your efforts in managing discussions, enforcing guidelines, and supporting members are essential to creating a welcoming and productive environment for everyone.
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Community Management: Monitor and manage community interactions to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts or issues that arise within the community.
Support: Provide assistance to community members and answer their questions.
Event Participation: Help organize and manage community events.
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Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Register
Get accepted
Introduce Yourself
Voiagers Chat
Telegram Chat
Twitter Hashtags - #voiagers
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Relay Runner, you play a crucial role in maintaining the network\u2019s performance, security, and decentralization within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Relay Runners are the backbone of our network infrastructure. Your participation ensures the integrity, security, and efficiency of the Voi network by running powerful nodes and relays that support the overall ecosystem.
Become A Relay Runner
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Node Operation: Set up, configure, and maintain high-performance nodes and relays.
Network Security: Enhance network security by running reliable and secure nodes.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor node performance and ensure optimal operation.
Community Support: Assist other node operators and relay runners.
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Set Up Your Wallet
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Get accepted
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Relay Runner Chat
Network Committee
Official Docs
Nodes On Voi
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Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Welcome to Voi.
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This software can be configured in different ways depending on what you want the node to do. The configuration of the software will also dictate the resources required for the software to run effectively.
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You should never share your private key as you use them to sign data and transactions or verify signatures.
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Public keys can be freely shared, but it is unlikely you will need to, or that you will even see your public key.
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As the number of accounts created increases it means that the amount of Voi locked up increases too. It\u2019s worth noting here that every smart contract has an account too, so every smart contract also increases the amount of locked up Voi.
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The primary difference between them and a standard account is that they have a defined threshold on the number of accounts in the multisig that are needed to sign a transaction.
The address of a multisig account is derived from the ordered list of the standard accounts that make up the multisig. Multisigs cannot be nested with other multisig accounts so the ordered list used to derive them can only be made up of standard accounts.
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This means that accounts can maintain the same public key and address, but a different private key from another account must be used to sign transactions instead. The original private key cannot be used to sign transactions.
You should be sure to retain access to the original private key as if you close out an account then the rekey is reset.
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Both can be used to represent Fungible and Non-Fungible resources on the Voi blockchain as assets.
The main difference is that Standard Assets require a recipient to opt in to receive the asset first and they are not as extensible as Smart Assets.
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The 2 standards used are ARC200 (Fungible) & ARC72 (Non-Fungible). You will likely see people reference Smart Assets by their more concrete implementations.
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Each block has a reference to the previous one which enables them to be chained together to form an immutable ledger.
Blocks are only written to the ledger after being certified via the consensus process by accounts staked on nodes which form the network.
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Voi blockchain is a Proof of Stake (PoS) network, meaning that blocks are selected and written extremely efficiently in a decentralized way to the blockchain by nodes with tokens staked on them through online accounts.
Accounts used in consensus are selected randomly, but with more weight given to accounts that hold more native tokens.
There are three steps necessary to have a single block written to the blockchain within a given round.
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To do this, every node in the network runs a pseudorandom function on each account staked on them to determine if an account is selected to propose the block.
Once an account is selected by the pseudorandom function, the node that the account is staked on then propagates the proposed block along with proof, the pseudorandom functions output that the account was selected in a proposal message.
This is so that other nodes in the network can independently verify that the account was actually selected.
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Only the top ranking proposal message with the lowest score is propagated to other nodes in the network.
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For any account that is chosen, their voting power is relative to the number of native tokens they hold.
The selected accounts vote for the proposal message with the lowest score out of all the proposal messages received by the node after the block propagation. The score is determined in the same way as before using the pseudorandom functions output that is contained in each proposal message to prove the validity of the proposal.
It is the votes from the accounts in the soft vote committee accompanied by the proof that the account is in the committee that will now be propagated to the network.
This is a process that repeats with a new committee each time until a quorum is reached.
Other nodes on the network with accounts not in the committee will receive the votes as well as proof of committee membership from the accounts that cast the votes. Once the votes are validated they are tallied up until the quorum is reached.
Now the quorum is reached we proceed to the certify vote step for the block proposal that passed.
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If the block proposal is valid, this same final committee votes until a quorum is reached to certify the block in the proposal.
Once the block is successfully voted to be certified, the node that proposed the block in the first place then creates a certificate for the block and writes it to the ledger.
Once the block is written to the ledger, a new round begins for the next block.
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Concept Description Accounts A structure that encapsulates an address, keys, and a balance. Accounts also have certain attributes and features. Wallets A container that stores and facilitates the interaction with multiple accounts. Assets A structure to represent fungible and non-fungible resources on the Voi blockchain. Transactions A structure signed by accounts that is used to interact with the Voi blockchain. Transaction Fees The cost to submit a signed transaction to the network and have it written to a block of the Voi blockchain. Blocks A structure that contains signed transactions that are to be written to the Voi blockchain. State Proofs A cryptographic proof of state changes that occurred within a set of blocks which is created, signed and submitted as a transaction by the Voi blockchain. Consensus The way blocks are selected and written to the Voi blockchain. Nodes Machines that are running the necessary software to participate in the Voi blockchain. Smart Contracts A structure of executable logic, state and an account that is remotely called by transactions on the Voi blockchain. Smart Signatures A structure of executable logic and optionally an account to exclusively sign transactions on the Voi blockchain. Virtual Machine How the logic from smart contracts and smart signatures is evaluated by nodes in the Voi blockchain."},{"location":"understanding-voi/nodes/","title":"Nodes","text":"Nodes are the infrastructure that underpins the entire network.
More information about nodes on Voi can be found here.
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They can be written in multiple languages on Voi blockchain, giving developers a choice of paradigms so that they can use the right tool for the job depending on what they want to create.
No matter what language is used to write the smart contract. It is ultimately compiled down to TEAL which is then interpreted by the virtual machine that runs on nodes.
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You are able to submit transactions with associated logic that will then sign the transaction if the logic is successfully evaluated.
The smart signature must have been previously signed by the appropriate account to enable the delegation of signing to occur after the logic is resolved.
This logic, like with smart contracts, is interpreted by the virtual machine that runs on nodes.
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The proof is subsequently exposed through a transaction which is also submitted by the nodes running in the network.
This means that state proofs on Voi blockchain are done in a fully trustless and decentralized way.
State proofs can be used to independently verify whether a transaction has occurred or not within a given range of blocks in a completely trustless way.
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There are seven types of transactions that exist on the Voi blockchain. Three of which are used exclusively to interact with one of the two asset types that are used on Voi blockchain.
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Application call transactions can be broken up into a number of subtypes, depending on what actions are being taken with a specific smart contract. These subtypes all use an application call as the transaction type, but the contents of the transaction are different depending on the desired action that is to be taken with the smart contract.
Application calls can take the following actions on a smart contract:
A NoOp subtype transaction is used to call the logic within a smart contract. Because this logic is custom written, the transaction requires the specification of the function to be called and all necessary arguments. This means each NoOp transaction needs to be customized to the specific smart contract it calls.
All smart contracts can be modified using the modification based subtype transactions in a consistent way.
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To register an account online, the key registration transaction needs to contain the participation key data.
To register an account offline, the key registration transaction does not need any participation key data.
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State proof transactions enable transaction verification to be done in a trustless manner without any dependencies on 3rd parties. This is because it is the independently running nodes in the network that create, sign and submit the state proof transaction.
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Like the application transaction, the asset configuration transaction has a number of subtypes which dictate the transaction effect.
Asset configuration transactions can take the following actions on a standard asset:
All of these subtype transactions can only be performed by specific addresses which are set during the create transaction and can be modified using the reconfigure transaction.
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Freezing an account for that standard asset would mean that the specified account is unable to send or receive that standard asset.
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Asset transfer subtype transactions can take the following actions on a standard asset:
The opt in subtype transaction means that an account can only receive a standard asset if the user has opted in to using it.
The payment subtype transaction acts in the same way as a payment transaction for Voi blockchains native token. It enables an account to transfer a standard asset to another account that is opted into the standard asset.
The clawback subtype transaction can be used to transfer tokens into or out of an account that is not owned by the creator of the clawback subtype transaction regardless of if the account is frozen or not. The standard asset would have to be configured appropriately for this subtype transaction to be possible.
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The additional fee on Voi blockchain is determined solely on the size of the transaction measured in bytes and the network congestion. The amount of congestion on the network dictates the fee per byte.
Every transaction will have a minimum fee so even if the fee per byte is 0, when the network is not congested, transactions will still have to pay the minimum fee.
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As transactions can all originate from unique addresses this enables powerful use cases in an efficient way without the need of smart contracts.
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Right now this virtual machine interprets TEAL which contains the order of operation for the logic that is to be executed. This ultimately results in a success or a fail.
If the virtual machine fails to resolve the logic then any state changes that would have occurred are not committed to the ledger.
If the virtual machine successfully resolves the logic then any state changes are recorded in the next block that is written to the ledger.
In future, nodes in the Voi blockchain will be able to run multiple virtual machines in a modular way.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/wallets/","title":"Wallets","text":"Wallets are what are used to hold and interact with accounts in a user friendly way.
Find our wallets here.
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More details around development can be found here.
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Welcome to Voi, a revolutionary L1 blockchain designed to fulfill the promises of Web3. Voi is a highly performant network truly owned, run, and built by its community. We believe in the power of decentralization, governance, and ownership, making blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all.
Built by You: Voi\u2019s ecosystem is created by the community, leveraging the collective expertise and passion of its members. This ensures that Voi evolves to meet the real needs of its users, fostering innovation and adaptability from the ground up.
Run by You: Our democratic governance framework empowers the community to make key decisions. Voi\u2019s Council, elected by token holders, guides the network\u2019s direction and investments, ensuring that those who contribute to the ecosystem have a say in its future.
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A noticeable trend is emerging in the crypto space: crypto natives are becoming more discerning about distribution models, favoring those that emphasize community involvement over traditional VC funding. This will lead VCs to act more like hedge funds, trading tokens post-launch or taking smaller allocations, the focus is shifting towards building strong, inclusive communities, not the largest raise. This shift suggests a growing recognition that true traction and authentic metrics are best achieved through open, community-driven processes rather than exclusive pitches and insider connections.
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Pioneers get the arrows, Settlers get the land. While new blockchain technologies will continue to emerge, their funding often goes into developing free and open-source software and infrastructure. This significant investment, funded by a large portion of the market cap, ultimately becomes a sunk cost once the technology is developed and released as open source. The majority of the tokens need to be in the hands of value-adding members of the ecosystem. Otherwise, the newcomers face three choices: pay off the debt, siphon value from the network and move on, or restart the chain to remove the debt if they believe in the technology.
Voi shortcuts this inevitable process. By valuing the ecosystem and distributing tokens based on earned incentives, Voi ensures that tokens are in the hands of individuals who are actively adding value, providing them with a strong incentive to remain engaged. Additionally, by decoupling the value of the token from the technology, Voi can adopt new innovations as they emerge and add them to the ecosystem rather than being bound to a singular technology. This adaptability gives Voi a significant advantage, as it brings along an entire ecosystem incentivized to utilize the latest and most effective technology.
By putting ownership in the hands of value adders, Voi stops the cycle. These individuals have skin in the game and a vested interest in the ecosystem's success, giving them the incentive to stay and contribute rather than leaving or starting over. This ensures a sustainable and thriving ecosystem, continuously driven by those who add real value.
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All of the APIs follow the REST architectural style.
The APIs are as follows:
As a developer you are free to build whatever you like on Voi!
If you like more structure or want to build something that you know there will likely be demand for then the product bounty board is a great place to look.
Product Bounty Board
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Every node on the Voi blockchain network runs Voi Algod, software built into the node that allows users to interact with the network. There are three main ways to interact with the network through a node. There is the Command Line Interface (CLI), a series of APIs and SDKs implemented in a number of languages.
Developers should run a local instance of a node so that they can interact with Voi blockchain.
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Currently, there is official SDK support for:
There are also some community maintained SDKs:
Smart contracts on Voi blockchain can be written using multiple languages that then compile down to TEAL before being deployed to the blockchain using the SDKs or the goal CLI. You can write in TEAL, but it is considered easier to use a higher level abstraction language.
The Official Languages are as follows:
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Voi blockchain comes complete with all the resources necessary for developers to do what they do best, build.
Voi blockchain is a decentralized network. This requires developers to be able to interface through the endpoints of nodes that are connected to the network in order to read or write to the ledger.
If you need any help, don't hesitate to post a message in the Developers discord channel.
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Voi Network Roadmap Ecosystem, Network & Community Bootstrap Campaign Fungible & Non Fungible Token Standards Implemented Critical Public Infrastructure Launched Core DeFi & NFT dApps Launched First NFT Games May 2024 Gamified Engagement Campaign Token listing on 1+ major CEXs Second NFT Games Virtual Hackathon Bridge integrations with major liquidity hubs Gamified Liquidity Campaign First Token Wars Community Governance Portal Launched EVM-compatibility to support Solidity dApps Cross-Chain Interoperability To Support Co-Chains"},{"location":"ecosystem/tokenomics/","title":"Community-Centric Tokenomics","text":"Voi is a new highly performant Layer 1 blockchain designed for long-term growth and sustainability.
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This unprecedented move ensures that the majority of network ownership and benefits are channeled towards those who contribute to and grow with our platform.
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The public key, also known as a address can safely be shared. If someone is going to send you cryptocurrency, they will need to know your wallet address. The wallet address can also be used by anyone to see the wallet balance, and transaction history. However it cannot be used to transfer any cryptocurrency out of the wallet.
The private key should always be kept secret. Anyone who knows the private key can transfer cryptocurrency out of your wallet. If the private key is lost then any tokens held in the wallet will be locked there forever. So record your private key and store it safely.
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Welcome to the Voi Products Bounty Board! This platform is designed for developers and builders who are eager to contribute to the Voi ecosystem by creating essential products. Whether you're a seasoned developer or an ambitious entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to innovate, build, and launch impactful projects within the Voi ecosystem.
Rather than assigning fixed rewards, developers and builders are encouraged to submit proposals and bids for the development of these products through our grants process. The Voi community will review and select proposals based on merit, feasibility, and potential impact. This approach ensures that the best ideas are brought to life while fostering a competitive and transparent environment.
The bounty board is not a definitive list of what is needed in the ecosystem. It is a list of some products identified by the community as desirable to have.
Proposals for building products don't need to be restricted to what is on the bounty board.
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Proposals will be evaluated based on feasibility, impact, and alignment with ecosystem goals. If your proposal is accepted, you'll be notified, and development can officially begin.
"},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/products/#completion-and-reward","title":"Completion and Reward","text":"Upon successful development and deployment of the product, submit your deliverables for final approval. Once reviewed and accepted, you will receive your reward in Voi tokens as specified in your proposal.
"},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/services/","title":"Voi Services Bounty Board","text":""},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/services/#introduction","title":"Introduction","text":"Welcome to the Voi Services Bounty Board! Here, Core Partners, including individuals and DAOs, can take on key responsibilities that drive the success and sustainability of the Voi blockchain ecosystem. By participating, you'll help decentralize essential tasks, contribute to the community's growth, and earn rewards for your efforts.
Rather than having fixed bounties, service providers are encouraged to submit transparent bids for fulfilling these responsibilities through our grants process. The community will review these bids, ensuring a competitive and fair selection process. This approach not only promotes decentralized decision-making, accountability, and innovation but also ensures that the most efficient and capable partners are entrusted with these critical tasks.
By leveraging the collective strength of Core Partners, especially those structured as DAOs, Voi fosters a truly decentralized ecosystem where decision-making and execution are community-driven and efficient.
The bounty board is not a definitive list of what is needed in the ecosystem. It is a list of some services identified by the community as desirable to have.
Proposals for providing services don't need to be restricted to what is on the bounty board.
"},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/services/#what-are-core-partners","title":"What Are Core Partners?","text":"Core Partners are either individuals or entities, such as DAOs, within the Voi ecosystem that fulfill roles traditionally managed by centralized foundations. Instead of relying on a large foundation payroll, Voi empowers these partners to execute key tasks in exchange for tokens approved through community-led grant proposals.
This decentralized model encourages efficiency, innovation, and accountability. Core Partners aim to deliver high-quality services while minimizing costs, making the ecosystem more competitive. They are incentivized to explore creative solutions, including creating and distributing their own tokens, which can be integrated into their operations. For instance, a DAO acting as a Core Partner might distribute grant rewards among its token holders, rewarding those who add value to the ecosystem.
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Incentivized Contribution: Core Partners are compensated for their services through tokens, ensuring that contributions are both recognized and rewarded.
Community-Driven: All rewards and grants are approved by the community, promoting transparency and ensuring that the most valuable contributions receive support.
By leveraging the collective strength of Core Partners, Voi fosters a truly decentralized ecosystem where decision-making and execution are community-driven and efficient.
Category Service Description Key Responsibilities Network Network Stress Testers Responsible for conducting thorough stress tests on the Voi network to ensure its robustness and reliability. - Conducting stress tests on the Voi network.- Recording and analyzing test results.- Publishing detailed reports on findings. Relay Network Management Manages the relay network's efficiency by using stress test results and monitoring failures to ensure optimal performance. - Reviewing stress test results and applying insights to improve the network.- Tracking network failures and applying penalties based on established criteria.- Capturing relay peer data for record-keeping.- Calculating and submitting monthly relay compensation for approval.- Communicating with relay runners as needed. Testnet Maintenance Ensures that the Voi testnet is always up-to-date, functional, and accessible for developers and testers. - Ensuring the Voi testnet is functional, up-to-date, and accessible.- Monitoring and refilling faucets to support developer testing.- Providing ongoing support to developers using the testnet. Marketing Social Media Management Handles the Voi ecosystem's social media presence, engaging with the community and increasing brand visibility. - Managing social media channels such as Twitter.- Creating and scheduling weekly content.- Engaging with the Voi community online. Public Relations Focuses on securing positive media coverage for Voi and building relationships with media outlets. - Securing positive media coverage for Voi.- Building relationships with media outlets and influencers. Missionaries Aims to expand the Voi ecosystem by onboarding new users and reaching out to other blockchain communities. - Onboarding new users to the Voi ecosystem.- Expanding outreach to attract users from other blockchain ecosystems. Raiders Engages in proactive efforts to combat FUD and increase Voi's visibility across various social media platforms. - Combatting FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) on social media with facts, truth and respect.- Coordinating raids to increase Voi\u2019s visibility in other ecosystems.- Recruiting and managing a team of Voi supporters for these efforts. Moderation Discord & Telegram Moderators Ensures that Voi\u2019s online communities remain safe, secure, and welcoming for all members. - Ensuring Voi\u2019s Discord and Telegram communities are safe, secure, and welcoming.- Enforcing community guidelines and addressing any issues promptly. Education External Course Instructors Develops and delivers educational content to promote Voi to a broader audience, targeting various user groups. - Developing and delivering educational courses about Voi to external audiences.- Targeting different user groups, including developers, node runners, and power users. Entertainment Administration Committe Leadership Resposible for administrative tasks related to the committees of Voi. - Meeting agendas. - Working with the committee to get proposals ready for the council. - Coordinating committee members. - General administrative tasks needed for the smooth functioning of the committees."},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/services/#how-to-apply","title":"How to Apply","text":"Interested in one of the bounties? Submit your application via the Ecosystem Services Grants process. Be sure to include your experience, a proposed plan of action, and any relevant previous work.
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If your application is accepted, you will be notified, and the task will be officially assigned to you.
"},{"location":"ecosystem/bounty-boards/services/#completion-and-reward","title":"Completion and Reward","text":"Upon successful completion of the task, submit your deliverables for approval. Once reviewed and approved, you will receive your reward in the specified token or amount.
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/","title":"Voi\u2019s Constitution - First Draft","text":""},{"location":"governance/constitution/#mission","title":"Mission","text":"The mission of Voi is to create a community-driven blockchain (CDB) ecosystem built by the community, run by the community and owned by the community.
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#preamble","title":"Preamble","text":"The Voi community, with the goal of building a truly decentralized network grounded on the principles of goodwill, integrity, collaboration, and intentionality, built by the community, owned by the community, and run by the community, herein establishes Voi's Constitution.
This Constitution is driven by a fundamental principle: ensuring that power is distributed equitably, preventing any single person or entity from consolidating control in what we aim to be a truly decentralized network.
Voi is designed to be an open protocol that grows and evolves over time as democratically decided upon by the community. Processes have been put in place to support this evolution through clear pathways for change and constitutional amendments that reflect what Voi is today and in the future.
This ensures that Voi evolves with the needs of the community and that projects building on top of Voi are able to do so with the knowledge that their data and services will not be restricted by a centralized entity or otherwise.
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#structural-overview","title":"Structural Overview","text":"Voi's governance model is inspired by the tripartite system used in various global governments, with its own unique adaptations. This model is structured around three distinct branches: Voi Judicial, Voi Council, and Voi Treasury, each tasked with specific functions and responsibilities to ensure equitable distribution of power and prevent dominance by any single person or entity. This tripartite system has been adopted to promote a community-driven approach, democratizing decision-making and maintaining the blockchain's operation in the best interest of its whole ecosystem.
Voi Council: This branch comprises community-elected members who reflect the community's voice, interest and priorities. It is responsible for crafting and modifying governance rules, as well as proposing new initiatives. By electing community members into the Voi Council, the governance model ensures that the blockchain remains responsive to the needs and aspirations of its users.
Voi Treasury: This branch includes the community-elected President and the judicially appointed Board of Directors. It is responsible for the implementation of policies and decisions formulated by the Council, aligning daily operations with the community\u2019s values and objectives.
Voi Judicial: This branch provides guidance and ensures continuity. It safeguards the constitution and the blockchain\u2019s core principles, acting as a guardian against unnecessary or capricious changes, and ensures amendments are justified and significant.
Voi\u2019s governance model is built on the principle of checks and balances, ensuring that no branch overpowers another and that the blockchain remains a balanced, transparent, and equitable system. In adopting a tripartite system with robust checks and balances, Voi establishes a governance model that is transparent, fair, and adaptable, capable of evolving with the blockchain's needs and the community it serves. This instills a sense of ownership and responsibility across the ecosystem, ensuring that Voi remains a truly community-driven platform.
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"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#goodwill","title":"Goodwill","text":"Assume positive intent of others by giving others the benefit of the doubt. Act with kindness, compassion, and understanding to others in the ecosystem.
Ensure credibility of the overall Voi community by being honest and transparent with all communications, interactions and dealing with others within the ecosystem.
Favor collaboration and openness over an individual pursuit to get ahead. Building together will not only help Voi achieve its overall vision but grow opportunities for everyone faster and lead to a more innovative and impactful ecosystem.
Ensure thoughtful, purpose-driven action, development, and communication inline with Voi\u2019s broader mission and vision.
Outlined within Article 2 are the five main goals of Voi\u2019s ecosystem. These are the fundamental pillars that are meant to govern Voi\u2019s decision-making as the network and community membership grows:
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This facilitates a genuinely inclusive platform where anyone can participate, learn, and contribute, directly aligning with the public nature of the ecosystem.
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This supports an open dialogue and the exchange of diverse perspectives, critical for a public platform that thrives on community contributions and innovation.
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This empowers community members by giving them an active role in governance, reinforcing the decentralized nature of the ecosystem.
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This reduces reliance on any central authority, ensuring that the ecosystem remains robust, secure, and truly decentralized.
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This ensures the long-term sustainability and stability of the decentralized network, even in the face of disruptions.
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This motivates active participation and collaboration, essential for cultivating a vibrant and productive community.
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This promotes fairness and inclusivity, critical for a collaborative community where diversity is seen as a strength.
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This facilitates trust and credibility within the community, making it easier for members to collaborate and engage with one another effectively.
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Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit is essential for the ecosystem's growth, attracting talent and innovation, and keeping the community vibrant and adaptable. This culture encourages novel collaborations and projects, driving the ecosystem's progress and competitiveness.
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This enables participants to access a wider array of resources than they would individually, enhancing the ecosystem's overall capacity and efficiency.
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This encourages innovation and collaboration by allowing community members to improve upon existing solutions and adapt them to new challenges.
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This lowers the barrier to entry for new participants and stimulates creative problem-solving, directly supporting the infrastructure's shared and open nature.
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This enhances trust in the shared infrastructure by providing a transparent, tamper-proof record of transactions and interactions.
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This facilitates a plug-and-play environment where various components can connect and operate together efficiently, essential for an interoperable ecosystem.
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This promotes a culture of transparency and collaboration, where data is a shared asset that can spur innovation and increase the value of services.
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This ensures the long-term relevance and adaptability of the ecosystem, enabling it to evolve in response to changing needs and opportunities.
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The role of the Council is to represent specific significant interest groups within Voi\u2019s community. Each of these groups are broken down into committees representing the dynamic needs of Voi\u2019s network and ecosystem and specific constituents and issues pertinent to that respective group.
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#section-2","title":"Section 2","text":"Council members will serve a 2-year term and are permitted a maximum of three consecutive terms to ensure the ecosystem is benefitting from new perspectives and insights. The exception to this rule is the very first iteration of Voi\u2019s Council, where terms may be shortened and varied in duration to ensure staggered tenures. Elected council members are voted by members of the Voi community. Should a seat become vacant during a member\u2019s term, the seat will be appointed by the judicial branch. If seats are added or removed in the future, as is permitted during each annual election by the Council, resulting in an even number of seats then a seat may be created that represents the community as a whole or, an appointment will be made by the judicial branch.
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#section-3","title":"Section 3","text":"The Council shall consist of at least 1 elected or appointed member for each interest group within the ecosystem.These interest groups, which are decided by the Council and judicial branch, including the number of council seats to be dedicated to each, are announced by the current Council at the time of each annual Voi election and may require individuals to hold specific skills sets and experience. This allows for more specialized discussion and informed evaluation of legislation proposals. Examples of potential interest groups may be network, power users, builders, etc. with a single or multiple council seat dedicated to each of these groups to further represent the community\u2019s priorities (for example, network may be broken into relay node runners and participation node runners).
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#section-4","title":"Section 4","text":"The Voi Council is expected to meet a minimum of twice per month at a time and day convenient to its elected members and to make transparent and accessible their meeting days and times, agenda, and meeting minutes for the greater Voi community. These meetings must be publicly viewable by the public.
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"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#section-7","title":"Section 7","text":"All proposals originating from the Voi ecosystem or Voi\u2019s tripartite government with the purpose of raising funds to support projects for the ecosystem, or amend the Constitution, shall first pass through Voi\u2019s Council as outlined in the following proposal submission process and amendment procedure.
"},{"location":"governance/constitution/#section-8","title":"Section 8","text":"The Voi Council has the power to create, amend, and repeal governance rules, policies & regulations including constitutional clauses. The Council also manages the usage of the blockchain's budget and has the authority to allocate resources and approve funding for projects. This power is crucial for directing the blockchain's future development and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
The main responsibilities of the Voi Council are as follows:
To propose and pass new policies and proposals that will achieve the goals and vision of the Voi network and ecosystem.
To make amendments to this Constitution to ensure it stays relevant for the current time and phase of Voi\u2019s growth, while keeping an eye to Voi\u2019s future.
To propose new system upgrades and protocol changes as needed to improve the overall operations of the Voi network and to ensure the network adopts and stays abreast of the latest technology and advancements.
To support the Treasury and Judicial branch with establishing long-term strategic goals.
To represent the broader Voi community\u2019s interests, concerns, and priorities.
The Voi Council has the authority to approve or deny significant operational changes or strategic initiatives proposed by the Treasury. This ensures that all major Treasury actions align with the legislative framework and community interests. Approval by the Council on ecosystem proposals and policies occurs through an absolute majority vote.
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The President is responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of the blockchain\u2019s operations, implementing policies and directives passed by the Voi Council. The Treasury also has a Board of Directors that acts as the primary signatory for the Treasury. These Directors are responsible for signing off on every piece of legislation and every proposal approved by the President.
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To approve of proposals and policies passed by the Council and thus enable their implementation.
To propose initiatives and operational changes to how the branches operate with each other.
To manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the blockchain network.
To veto decisions or acts of the Voi Council that it considers detrimental to the blockchain's operational integrity or contrary to its strategic vision.
The President is elected by the entire Voi community. The Director is appointed by Voi\u2019s judicial branch.
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To review and nullify Council acts or Treasury orders that are found to be in violation of the blockchain\u2019s constitution or governance framework. This power ensures that all actions taken by the Voi Council and Voi Treasury adhere to the established legal and ethical standards.
To act as the interpreter of the Constitution. To uphold Voi's Constitution and ensure that Voi's core values, underlying goals, and ethical guidelines are being upheld and protected by the Voi Council.
To interpret the blockchain's constitution and governance documents, providing clarifications that guide the actions of the Voi Council and Voi Treasury. This interpretive power is crucial for maintaining consistency and coherence in the application of governance rules.
To resolve disputes between the Voi Council and Voi Treasury, among members within each branch, or between the governance structure and community members. This role is essential for maintaining the governance structure's integrity and operational harmony.
To ensure the security and stability of the blockchain infrastructure with support from the judicial branch.
To veto any proposals that violate the blockchain\u2019s constitution.
To oversee compliance and regulatory adherence.
To temporarily appoint members of the Council when an elected member resigns or is impeached, opening up a vacant position in the Council until the immediate next Council election, during which this seat can be democratically elected.
To review all decisions made by the Council and Treasury.
The judicial branch has a permanent appointment as Voi\u2019s judicial branch and does not undergo elections. This branch is under the purview of the same impeachment process as the rest of Voi\u2019s tripartite governance with the exception that the entire entity must be replaced as opposed to any given individual within that entity.
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"},{"location":"governance/governance/","title":"Governance","text":"Voi's L1 blockchain governance model is inspired by the tripartite system used in various global governments, with its own unique adaptations. This model is structured around three distinct branches: the Voi Judiciary, the Voi Council, and the Voi Treasury, each tasked with specific functions and responsibilities to ensure equitable distribution of power and prevent dominance by any single person or entity.
The essence of adopting this tripartite system is to promote a community-driven approach, democratizing decision-making and maintaining the blockchain's operation in the best interests of its whole ecosystem.
Voi\u2019s governance model is built on the principle of checks and balances, ensuring that no branch overpowers another and that the blockchain remains a balanced, transparent, and equitable system for all participants. It is designed to ensure dedicated citizens of the Voi ecosystem can influence the future of the network and ecosystem.
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"},{"location":"governance/submitting-proposals/","title":"Welcome","text":"Welcome to the Voi Grants & Proposals Program!
The Voi Grants & Proposals Program is central to the Voi ecosystem. The program aims to support and accelerate the development of innovative products and projects within the Voi ecosystem, including the implementation of policies and procedures that will sustain the growth and operations of the ecosystem.
By providing funding, resources, and mentorship, the program empowers builders, marketers, and educators to create impactful solutions that align with Voi's mission and add long-term value to the Voi community. It is where promising open-source community-centric product and ecosystem services projects get funded. The significant allocation of Voi\u2019s treasury towards funding ecosystem projects differentiates us from other networks, solidifying our commitment to ensuring a majority of Voi's resources are used to incentivize and reward efforts by our community.
This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at the proposal submission process for obtaining grant funding from the Voi Foundation. The information presented here in the website will provide potential applicants with a high level overview on the types of grants available to the Voi community and how to submit an application for funding.
"},{"location":"governance/submitting-proposals/#grants-program-mission","title":"Grants Program Mission","text":"Voi\u2019s Grants Program exists to drive community-led innovation by putting tokens into the hands of contributors who deliver real value. We fund high-impact projects that strengthen Voi\u2019s position as a leading community-driven blockchain, with the infrastructure to support diverse communities and their unique use cases.
"},{"location":"governance/submitting-proposals/#who-is-funding-available-for","title":"Who is Funding Available For?","text":"Voi provides grant funding for anyone eager to build applications and products within the Voi ecosystem. This includes but is not limited to Developers, Entrepreneurs, and Core Partners or community members with an ability to provide services for the ecosystem.
"},{"location":"governance/submitting-proposals/#how-to-use-this-documentation","title":"How to Use this Documentation","text":"Voi's Grants & Proposals documentation is broken down by funding types. Types of Funding provides an overview of all the different grants and proposals available to Voi's community and core partners. It then goes through each grant and proposal type in further detail. The Application Process educates applicants on what to expect in terms of the grants review process while the Grants Calendar outlines each month when the Voi Council will be accepting new applications (generally the first two weeks of every month). Links & Resources collates all application materials in a central place for quick access. The Voi Council grants team can be contacted at any time in Discord or at grants@voi.network.
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"},{"location":"governance/committees/nfts/#roles-responsibilities","title":"Roles & Responsibilities","text":""},{"location":"governance/committees/nfts/#leader","title":"Leader","text":"Committees are critical in providing support for both Voi's ecosystem and council members. Committee involvement is a great way to have your voice heard within the ecosystem, influence governance decision-making, and assume community leadership without the immense time commitment involved in being a council member. Committees are a critical component of realizing Voi's mission of being a a community driven blockchain!
Voi currently has 4 committees setup - the Builders committe, the Network committe, the DeFi committee, and the Culture & Community committee.
These committees also serve as a grassroots entry way into higher level governance of Voi. Please register below if you are interersted to learn more and participate!
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"},{"location":"governance/governance/checks-and-balances/","title":"Checks & Balances","text":"We\u2019ve introduced you to each pillar in Voi's tripartite governance system - the Council, the Treasury, and the Judiciary, each playing a crucial role in shaping our decentralized future.
Here we share Voi's current Checks and Balances system\u2014one we hope ensures fairness, accountability, and democratic integrity within Voi.
Our vision for Voi has always been rooted in the principles of transparency and collective empowerment. With our Checks and Balances system, we aim to create a governance structure where no single branch can dominate, ensuring that all decisions are made with the utmost consideration for the community\u2019s best interests.
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Individual vs. Entities in Voting: The Voi Council operates as a body of unique individuals for voting purposes. Meanwhile, the Voi Treasury and Judiciary vote as singular entities, based on their internal consensus mechanisms.
The full-fledged Checks & Balances document has been summarized below:
The Voi Council\u2019s Powers:
The Voi Treasury\u2019s Powers:
The Voi Judicial\u2019s Powers:
We are optimistic about the potential of this Checks and Balances system to foster a fair and balanced governance structure for Voi.These mechanisms will be refined with feedback once the system is implemented and we will be able to make improvements in real-time, keeping the community abreast of any improvements.
The draft of Voi\u2019s checks and balances document can be found here.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/council/","title":"Voi Council","text":"We are excited to introduce the Voi Council, the legislative branch of Voi's government, and the heart of Voi\u2019s democracy. This Council plays a pivotal role in shaping our ecosystem by creating, amending, and overseeing the implementation of governance rules, policies, and legislative acts that ensure Voi\u2019s growth while upholding its constitutional foundation and core values. Here we present a first draft of what we envision to be the final version of the Voi Council. It will take us multiple iterations to get here, but we look forward to receiving the community\u2019s feedback on whether or not you believe we are headed in the right direction. All relevant documents pertinent to understanding the structure, function, and responsibilities of the Voi Council can be found for review and feedback at the end of this announcement.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/council/#structure-and-function-of-the-voi-council","title":"Structure and Function of the Voi Council","text":"The Voi Council is designed to be representative of the primary types of members in our community and their economic activity. Seats are allocated for individuals representing key community groups and activities within Voi\u2019s ecosystem, such as maintaining the network, power-users, entrepreneurs, partnerships, mainstream users, and impact-oriented organizations.
As mentioned, it will take multiple iterations and time to get to the above anticipated model for Voi\u2019s future Council. While we will not start off with individuals representing every interest group, our intention is that overtime Voi\u2019s ecosystem grows such that representation is required in each of the above categories and skill sets, skill sets being niche interest groups in each of the larger represented categories.
To begin, this September 2024, the Council will launch by having at least one individual representing Voi\u2019s network users, power users, and entrepreneurs with longer-term future representation coming from mainstream users and impact-oriented communities and organizations perhaps a year down the road.
The size and composition of these groups will evolve based on the ecosystem's changing needs and circumstances. It is very much feasible that additional categories of seats will be added or changed over time.
The size and composition of these groups will evolve based on the ecosystem's changing needs and circumstances. It is very much feasible that additional categories of seats will be added or changed over time.
To learn more about the structure and function of Voi\u2019s Council refer here.
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To learn more about the Council\u2019s responsibilities refer here.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/council/#terms-of-office","title":"Terms of Office","text":"To begin, the first iteration of Voi\u2019s Council will consist of committee-appointed individuals that will serve a 1-year term. This varies from Voi\u2019s long-term vision of having members of Voi\u2019s Council serve 2-year terms, with the possibility of re-election for up to three consecutive terms. The rationale for launching the first iteration of the Council at a smaller scale with committee appointed individuals for a shorter term is to allow us to get started before much of the governance infrastructure, such as the grants and funding portal, have been built. At the one year mark, these individuals will need to be re-elected by the community for a 2-year term to continue holding a seat within Voi\u2019s Council.
It is anticipated and we hope to achieve having roughly 50% of the Council either re-elected or turned over once a year during Voi\u2019s annual elections in the long-term. This allows the ideal balance between veteran council members and fresh perspectives. This staggered approach also ensures continuity and effective legislative function.
In the event of a vacancy during the first year post launch of the Council, committees will reappoint individuals to finish the one-year term. In the future, during the normal two-year term cycle, if a council member quits or is impeached, the judicial branch will appoint someone to fill this vacancy until they can be re-elected during the next annual Council election.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/council/#council-elections","title":"Council Elections","text":"Elections will take place annually to fill any seats that have completed their terms. Candidates will specify which seats they are running for, with clear eligibility criteria to ensure they possess the necessary experience, commitment, aptitude, and reputational standing to effectively participate in Voi\u2019s governance. Every year elections will commence with the official Voi Debates. Candidates are encouraged to participate in community Q&A sessions and debates to discuss their vision, qualifications, and respond to any concerns voiced by community members. Elections and voting will be held on the Voi portal, with a 2-week voting period allowing voters to change their ballot until the deadline.
To learn more about Voi\u2019s election process refer here.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/council/#candidate-eligibility-criteria","title":"Candidate Eligibility Criteria","text":"Voi\u2019s first Councill will consist of active members of one of Voi\u2019s core committees - Builders, Networks, NFTs, or the DeFi committee - and be voted on by committee members themselves. A single seat has been reserved for Builders, Networks, NFTs and/or DeFi, and Partnerships. The first iteration of Voi\u2019s Council is structured such that each Council member holds the same power in the Council. In other words, as you will see in the next section and later linked documents, delegated power will become a future reality and key feature of Voi\u2019s governance and democratic process once we are able to complete the governance portal in its entirety.
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"},{"location":"governance/governance/council/#community-delegated-power","title":"Community Delegated Power","text":"Once successful candidates are elected and onboarded onto the Council, the second phase of the election process begins, where Voi community members delegate political power across members of the elected council. This unique feature and highlight of Voi\u2019s community-driven governance system allows each and every community member to influence legislative decision-making by staking their Voi tokens and allocating power among council members commensurate with the amount of Voi stake against each candidate. The political power a council member holds is thus proportional to the amount of Voi staked in their favor, albeit not directly but rather using an exponential decay model to help balance out potentially extreme differences in power held by different council members.
Voi\u2019s governance framework in the future has a goal of being dynamic - community members will be able to reallocate their staked Voi as needed whenever they would like, ensuring a dynamic and responsive governance structure. Additionally, after each legislative vote, there is a 48-hour grace period during which community members can reassign their delegated power to better align with their preferences. This ensures the political power of each council member is continually recalibrated to reflect the community's evolving priorities.
To learn more about how Voi\u2019s community can delegate power to elected Council members read here.
This legislative framework enables the Voi Council to act as a dynamic, responsive body that not only governs the creation of laws and policies but also ensures they align with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Voi community. This structure supports a balanced, democratic approach to blockchain governance, where community input and legislative oversight drive the ecosystem\u2019s growth and innovation.
We look forward to your active participation in shaping the future of Voi through the Voi Council.
All important Council documents have been linked below:
Structural Overview of Voi Council
Voting & Running for Election
Delegating Political Power Across the Elected Council
General Responsibilities of the Council
Job Description for Council Members
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"},{"location":"governance/governance/judiciary/#structure-and-function-of-the-judicial-branch","title":"Structure and Function of the Judicial Branch","text":"Voi\u2019s Judiciary is designed to be the guardian of the Constitution, the interpretation of Voi\u2019s Constitution, and general governance rules. It ensures that the Voi Council and Voi Treasury operate within constitutional limits, preserving our ecosystem\u2019s legal framework and providing clear resolutions for governance-related disputes.To summarize while the Council amends and creates legislation and proposals and the Treasury executes and approves the allocation of funds, the Judicial takes the role of ensuring the interpretation of the laws enabling the ecosystem\u2019s activities is as was originally intended and written.
It is anticipated that the Judiciary will be composed of a main entity, and supporting board:
Voi\u2019s Judiciary is equipped with several key responsibilities:
The Board of Arbiters supports by providing additional perspectives and expertise and assisting the Judiciary with proposal reviews and legal support as needed, enhancing the Judiciary's capacity to manage its responsibilities effectively.
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We are exploring the use of blockchain technology to support the Judiciary with ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout Voi\u2019s governance. Ideas include leveraging smart contracts to automate budget enforcement, setting precise budget limits for each branch, and providing real-time monitoring and alerts to prevent overspending.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/judiciary/#key-judicial-documents","title":"Key Judicial Documents","text":"The Voi Treasury plays a critical role in managing and allocating the financial resources within the Voi ecosystem, ensuring that funds are used effectively, transparently, and in alignment with Voi's long-term vision. The Voi Treasury is designed to handle the financial assets of the Voi ecosystem, ensuring their proper allocation and management to support various projects and initiatives. The Treasury works in close coordination with the Voi Council and the Judiciary to align financial decisions with the overall strategic goals of Voi.
The Treasury is managed by an elected President and Voi\u2019s Board of Directors. This structure ensures that all financial activities are in line with Voi\u2019s long-term objectives, regulations, and that there is a robust system of checks and balances. Detailed Treasury documents for the community's reference has been included at the end of this announcement.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/treasury/#overview","title":"Overview","text":"The Treasury plays a vital role in the Voi ecosystem, starting with the allocation of funds. It checks the Council by ensuring that resources are directed towards adding value to the ecosystem and that these funding decisions are within budget. This strategic distribution of funds is designed to drive innovation and foster growth throughout the Voi ecosystem.
In addition to approving funding allocation, the Treasury is responsible for supporting the financial stability of the Voi network. This involves providing a final check on the council\u2019s management of financial assets, most notably Voi\u2019s treasury endowment, by verifying necessary reserves, and planning for future financial needs. The Treasury is also responsible for transparently reporting on Voi\u2019s financial situation. Through these efforts, the Treasury ensures the long-term sustainability and resilience of the Voi ecosystem.
A commitment to transparency and accountability is central to the Treasury's operations; all movement of funds will be transparent, allowing the community to independently audit. This transparency helps build trust within the community and ensures that all financial activities are carried out responsibly.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/treasury/#roles-responsibilities","title":"Roles & Responsibilities","text":"Now let\u2019s delve into the specific positions held within the Treasury.
President
The Voi President is a role elected by the greater Voi community. The President will hold the following powers:
Board of Directors
The Voi Treasury holds significant powers that serve as checks on the other branches of our governance system. For the Voi Council, the Treasury can veto legislation or decisions if they are not in the best interest of the blockchain's operational integrity or vision. The Treasury also ensures that Council decisions do not negatively impact the financial situation of the ecosystem. Additionally, any impeachment decision by the Council must be approved by the Treasury, adding an extra layer of oversight. When it comes to constitutional amendments, the Treasury must approve any changes that have received unanimous approval from the Council, ensuring that both branches agree fully on such significant decisions.
In relation to the Judicial branch, the Treasury also plays a crucial role. As the final approver of constitutional amendments that pass the Council\u2019s review, the Treasury holds a substantial check on the Judicial power. Additionally, the Treasury ensures that policies are implemented in compliance with judicial interpretations, indirectly checking the practicality and enforceability of judicial decisions.
"},{"location":"governance/governance/treasury/#in-summary","title":"In Summary","text":"The establishment and detailed structuring of the Voi Treasury are critical steps in enhancing our governance model. By ensuring the efficient and transparent management of our financial resources, we can support the continuous growth and stability of the Voi ecosystem.
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Responsibilities of the Voi Treasury
Treasury Elections
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Once an application has been submitted, the following process ensues for proposal review:
If you\u2019ve received a grant you can start implementing based on the timeline and milestones agreed upon in your grant application.
The Voi Council will be accepting grant proposals on a monthly basis with the launch of mainnet. Below is what you can expect in terms of a typical cycle review cadence:
Ecosystem Initiative Grants are dedicated to supporting discrete programs and events that foster engagement and growth within the Voi community. Unlike service grants, which are aimed at providing ongoing services to the ecosystem, these grants focus on initiatives like hackathons, campaigns, and other short-term projects that help to drive specific outcomes or enhance community participation. Microgrants are also available for smaller-scale initiatives, making it easier for individuals or groups to execute impactful, time-limited activities within the ecosystem.
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Here you can find a consolidated list of important links and resources for Voi's grants process:
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"},{"location":"governance/proposals/policy-proposals/","title":"Policy & Procedure Proposals","text":"Policy grants within the Voi ecosystem are designed to support initiatives that propose, amend, or remove policies or procedures without financial or token-based incentives. These proposals aim to improve the overall operations and functioning of the Voi ecosystem, ensuring we have the infrastructure and procedures in place to be a secure and scalable ecosystem and one that continues to remain driven by the community.
Policy & Procedure proposals along with Amendment proposals can be submitted by Committees or Council members only. If the proposal has originated from one of Voi\u2019s committees it must achieve a majority vote by all voting members prior to being presented to the Council.
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Amendment Proposals facilitate proposals for constitutional amendments within the ecosystem. It encourages stakeholders to thoughtfully propose modifications that refine governance structures, enhance legal frameworks, and better align with the evolving needs of the community. This grant supports the conceptual and drafting stages of amendments, fostering proactive engagement and careful deliberation in constitutional changes.
Build Grants are designed to take a project from blueprint to reality, supporting the full development and implementation of products on the Voi network. Build Grants provide funding for the entire build lifecycle - covering development, testing, deployment, and initial marketing, as well as offering rewards for exceeding expectations and achieving notable success within the Voi ecosystem. This includes coding, testing, launch, and post-launch improvements, ensuring the project is fully functional and ready for the Voi community. Funding is released based on milestone achievements to guarantee accountability and sustained progress. The ultimate goal is for Build Grants to deliver high-impact, long-term contributions to the ecosystem. Grants are also available to retroactively fund completed projects and for projects of a smaller scale.
Important: All Build Grant applicants must submit a completed Product Blueprint as part of their application. This ensures critical questions have been addressed before investing in the development phase. If developers have already completed the necessary research, they can skip the Design Grant and simply submit their Product Blueprint with their Build Grant application. In some cases, the team that created the blueprint may not be the team that carries out the development and can be outsourced. Other teams/companies may also bid to complete the development outlined in the blueprint as part of their Build Grant submission via Voi's product Bounty Board.
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Microgrants are grants generally less than $10,000 USD for projects of smaller scope.
No deliverables required for completion of Microgrant given their smaller scope.
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The Product Design Grant is designed to help validate your idea or the problem you aim to solve. Rooted in the principles of lean startup methodology and disciplined entrepreneurship, this grant focuses on research, iterative development, and testing. It provides a structured framework for builders and entrepreneurs to assess whether their vision should move forward. Key considerations include evaluating if the problem is real, whether there\u2019s a market opportunity, if potential customers find the idea compelling, and if a sustainable business model exists. If you're seeking to explore these questions before committing significant resources, this grant is tailored for you. The final deliverable of the Product Design Grant is a comprehensive Product Blueprint.
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Service Grants are aimed at initiatives that strengthen the foundation and sustainability of the Voi network, ensuring long-term growth and success.For example, a service project could include one of the following but is by no means limited to this list: ecosystem growth plan, a security audit, administrative support for the Council, development of a multi-tier education curriculum for Voi, third party node management support, etc.
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Foster the growth and sustainability of the broader Voi community, providing funding for services that contribute to the ecosystem in the form of educational content, marketing support, community engagement, developer resources, etc. This includes but is by no means limited to: marketing projects for Voi, writing articles for Voi\u2019s blog, developing educational materials, contributing to Voi\u2019s documentation, and supporting the development of governance tools. Microgrants are also available for ecosystem services and are generally less than $10,000 in funding.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As an NFT Artist, you play a crucial role in creating and promoting digital art and assets within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
NFT Artists are the creative force behind our digital ecosystem. Your artwork and creations help drive the cultural and economic value of NFTs within Voi. By producing and selling digital art, you contribute to a vibrant and diverse marketplace.
Become An Artist
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Creating Art: Produce unique and compelling digital art.
Minting NFTs: Convert your art into NFTs on the blockchain.
Selling and Promoting: Sell your NFTs on marketplaces and launchpads while promoting your work.
Community Engagement: Engage with the NFT community, participate in events, and collaborate with other artists.
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Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Introduce Yourself
Wallets
Explorers
Marketplace
Launchpad
NFT Discovery
NFT Chat
Culture Committee
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
There are a number of ways to do this, and you are not restricted to just one role.
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Launchpad
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Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Welcome to Voi.
"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/become-a-rebel/","title":"Join The Revolution","text":"Voi is a highly performant network truly owned, run, and built by its community.
We are leading the next generation of community-driven blockchains (CDBs).
Unlike other networks, Voi ensures that the value is held within the community, not just the technology.
Built by You: Voi\u2019s ecosystem is created by the community, leveraging the collective expertise and passion of its members. This ensures that Voi evolves to meet the real needs of its users, fostering innovation and adaptability from the ground up.
Run by You: Our democratic governance framework empowers the community to make key decisions. Voi\u2019s Council, elected by token holders, guides the network\u2019s direction and investments, ensuring that those who contribute to the ecosystem have a say in its future.
Owned by You: At Voi, 75% of the ecosystem's tokens are reserved for community members who actively contribute to the network. This ensures that the people driving the ecosystem forward are the ones who benefit the most, promoting true ownership and shared success.
Join the Revolution!
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Each role is vital to Voi, contributing to our growth, security, innovation, and community spirit. Together, these roles ensure that Voi remains a leading, community-driven blockchain ecosystem.
Welcome to Voi \u2013 Where your contributions matter.
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Learn More | Become A Voiager
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Learn More | Become A Node Runner
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Learn More | Become A Developer
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Learn More | Become A Builder
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Learn More | Become A Trader
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Learn More | Become A Collector
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Learn More | Become An Artist
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Learn More | Become An Ambassador
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Learn More | Become A Governor
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Learn More | Become A Core Partner
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our innovative and dynamic community. As a Builder, you are a crucial part of Voi, helping to create, expand, and enhance our ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Builders & Entrepreneurs are the visionaries and creators of our ecosystem. Your initiatives and projects drive innovation, attract users, and create value within the Voi network. By building applications, platforms, and businesses, you help make Voi a thriving and sustainable ecosystem.
Become A Builder
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Project Development: Plan, develop, and launch new projects or applications on the Voi blockchain.
User Acquisition: Strategize and implement methods to attract and retain users for your projects.
Community Engagement: Engage with the community to gather feedback, support, and collaborators.
Earning Rewards: Earn Voi tokens for successful projects and contributions to the ecosystem.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem - See what\u2019s missing.
Introduce Yourself
Contact the team
Builders Chat
Builders Committee
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
There are a number of ways to do this, and you are not restricted to just one role.
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Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Dive into the community, explore the ecosystem, and make your mark. Your journey with Voi is just beginning, and we can\u2019t wait to see the amazing contributions you\u2019ll make.
Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As an NFT Collector, you play a crucial role in supporting and promoting digital art and assets within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
NFT Collectors are the patrons and connoisseurs of our digital ecosystem. Your engagement helps foster a thriving market for digital art and assets, providing artists with support and promoting the cultural and economic value of NFTs within Voi.
Become A Collector
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Collecting: Discover and purchase NFTs that resonate with you.
Trading: Buy, sell, and trade NFTs to build and enhance your collection.
Community Engagement: Participate in NFT community discussions, events, and activities.
Supporting Artists: Promote and support artists by purchasing their work and sharing it with your network.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Introduce Yourself
Wallets
Explorers
Marketplace
Launchpad
NFT Discovery
NFT Chat
Culture Committee
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
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Launchpad
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Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our innovative and dynamic community. As a Developer, you are a crucial part of Voi, helping to build, expand, and improve our ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Developers are the architects of our ecosystem. Your contributions ensure the continuous growth, security, and functionality of the Voi network. By developing applications, tools, and protocols, you help drive innovation and make Voi a robust and versatile platform.
Become A Developer
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Application Development: Build and maintain decentralized applications (dApps) on the Voi blockchain.
Smart Contract Creation: Write and deploy smart contracts to enhance functionality.
Tool Development: Create tools and utilities that help other developers and users.
Community Support: Share knowledge, assist other developers, and contribute to community projects.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Read the developer docs
Introduce Yourself
Browse the developer resources
Start building!
Developers Chat
Builders Committee
Official Docs
Developer Docs
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
There are a number of ways to do this, and you are not restricted to just one role.
Each has its own benefits and opportunities.
You can select other roles in Discord or look at some of the more advanced options.
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Developer Resources
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Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Node Runner, you are an essential part of Voi, helping to maintain the security and performance of our blockchain network.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Node Runners are the backbone of our blockchain network. Your participation ensures the integrity, security, and efficiency of the Voi ecosystem. By running nodes, you contribute to the decentralization and robustness of our network.
We love node runners so much that 10% of the total supply goes towards block rewards.
Become A Node Runner
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This involves ensuring your node is consistently online, updated, and secure.
Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Node Operation: Set up, configure, and maintain a Voi node.
Network Security: Help secure the network by validating transactions and blocks.
Community Support: Assist other Node Runners and share best practices.
Earning Rewards: Earn Voi tokens for your contributions to the network.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Set Up Your Node
Introduce Yourself
Node Setup
Use the faucet
/voiCheck your node is participating
Check your node is earning you rewards
Node Runner Chat
Network Committee
Official Docs
Nodes On Voi
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
There are a number of ways to do this, and you are not restricted to just one role.
Each has its own benefits and opportunities.
You can select other roles in Discord or look at some of the more advanced options.
More Roles
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Installation - Voi Swarm
A1CN
Node Fider
Node Health Checker
Node Reward Auditor
Node Docs
Voi is built by, run by, and owned by the community, so we love to hear what you have to say!
Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Dive into the community, explore the ecosystem, and make your mark. Your journey with Voi is just beginning, and we can\u2019t wait to see the amazing contributions you\u2019ll make.
Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our innovative and dynamic community. As a Trader, you play a crucial role in driving liquidity, trading activity, and financial innovation within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Traders are the financial pioneers of our ecosystem. Your trading activities and strategies help create a vibrant, liquid, and efficient market for Voi tokens and DeFi applications. By participating in trading and providing liquidity, you help ensure the stability and growth of our financial ecosystem.
Become A Trader
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Trading: Buy, sell, and swap tokens on decentralized exchanges.
Liquidity Provision: Provide liquidity to trading pairs on DEXs.
Yield Farming: Participate in yield farming opportunities to earn rewards.
Staking: Stake Voi tokens to earn passive income and support the network.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Introduce Yourself
Wallets
Explorers
Dexes
DeFi Chat
DeFi Committee
After familiarizing yourself with the ecosystem, you may wish to get involved on a deeper level.
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Each has its own benefits and opportunities.
You can select other roles in Discord or look at some of the more advanced options.
More Roles
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Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Welcome to Voi.
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Voiager, you are an essential part of Voi, helping to drive the adoption and success of our ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Voiagers are the heartbeat of our community. You play a critical role in using applications, providing feedback, and spreading the word about Voi.
Your engagement and enthusiasm helps to improve and expand your ecosystem and community.
Become A Voiager
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Interacting: Use and test various applications, reporting bugs and suggesting improvements.
Community Engagement: Participate in discussions, events, and activities within the community.
Promotion: Share your experiences with Voi on social media and other platforms to help grow your community.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Introduce Yourself
Wallets
Explorers
Dexes
Marketplace
Launchpad
NFT Discovery
Voiagers Chat
Telegram Chat
Twitter Hashtags - #voiagers
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We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As an Ambassador, you play a crucial role in representing and promoting Voi to a broader audience, helping to grow our community and drive adoption.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Ambassadors are the face of Voi. Your efforts in spreading the word about Voi, engaging with potential users, and representing our values are crucial for our growth and success. By connecting with communities, hosting events, and promoting Voi, you help drive awareness and adoption.
Become An Ambassador
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Community Engagement: Actively engage with communities both online and offline.
Event Hosting: Organize and host events to promote Voi.
Content Creation: Create and share content about Voi on social media and other platforms.
Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from external communities and relay it to the Voi team.
Join our platforms
Set Up Your Wallet
Explore the Ecosystem
Register
Get accepted
Introduce Yourself
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Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
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Dive into the community, explore the ecosystem, and make your mark. Your journey with Voi is just beginning, and we can\u2019t wait to see the amazing contributions you\u2019ll make.
Welcome to Voi.
"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/advanced/core-partners/","title":"Core Partner Getting Started Guide","text":"Welcome, Core Partner!
We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Core Partner, you play a crucial role in tackling significant challenges and driving strategic initiatives within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Become A Core Partner
"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/advanced/core-partners/#what-are-core-partners","title":"What Are Core Partners?","text":"Core Partners are either individuals or entities, such as DAOs, within the Voi ecosystem that can fulfill responsibilities typically associated with centralized foundations. These responsibilities can be fulfilled in exchange for tokens approved by the community through the grant proposal process.
This model significantly reduces the community's burden of supporting a large payroll from a foundation and makes Core Partners more competitive and efficient. Core Partners strive to fulfill their responsibilities in the most efficient way possible, ensuring high standards and accountability.
Furthermore, Core Partners, especially DAOs, can engage in innovative practices such as creating their own tokens and integrating them into their operations. For example, a DAO can share any grants it receives with its token holders, ensuring that those who add value and fulfill responsibilities are rewarded. This promotes a decentralized and incentivized model of contribution.
Typically, Core Partners may wish to create DAOs that collectively tackle problems faced by the ecosystem, such as marketing, education, network health, or other big-picture issues that need executing on.
By leveraging Core Partners, especially those which are DAOs, we can ensure decentralized decision-making and innovative solutions that are truly community-driven.
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Project Leadership: Lead and manage strategic projects and initiatives.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic direction and long-term planning of Voi.
Collaboration: Work closely with other community members and stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Address key challenges and develop innovative solutions.
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Dive into the community, explore the ecosystem, and make your mark. Your journey with Voi is just beginning, and we can\u2019t wait to see the amazing contributions you\u2019ll make.
Welcome to Voi.
"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/advanced/governors/","title":"Governors Getting Started Guide","text":"Welcome, Governor!
We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Governor, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Voi ecosystem through active participation in governance and decision-making processes.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Governors are the decision-makers of our community. Your contributions in governance help ensure that the Voi ecosystem remains fair, transparent, and aligned with the community\u2019s needs and values.
Become A Governor
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Voting: Participate in voting on key proposals and decisions.
Policy Development: Contribute to the development of governance policies and procedures.
Community Representation: Represent the interests of the community in governance discussions.
Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from the community and relay it to the governance body.
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Dive into the community, explore the ecosystem, and make your mark. Your journey with Voi is just beginning, and we can\u2019t wait to see the amazing contributions you\u2019ll make.
Welcome to Voi.
"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/advanced/moderators/","title":"Moderator Getting Started Guide","text":"Welcome, Moderator!
We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Moderator, you play a crucial role in maintaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Moderators are the guardians of our community. Your efforts in managing discussions, enforcing guidelines, and supporting members are essential to creating a welcoming and productive environment for everyone.
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Community Management: Monitor and manage community interactions to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts or issues that arise within the community.
Support: Provide assistance to community members and answer their questions.
Event Participation: Help organize and manage community events.
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"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/advanced/moderators/#your-resources","title":"Your Resources","text":"Voi is built by, run by, and owned by the community, so we love to hear what you have to say!
Please provide any feedback in the open and public feedback channel in Discord.
"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/advanced/moderators/#welcome-aboard","title":"Welcome Aboard!","text":"We\u2019re excited to have you on board as a Moderator!
Dive into the community, explore the ecosystem, and make your mark. Your journey with Voi is just beginning, and we can\u2019t wait to see the amazing contributions you\u2019ll make.
Welcome to Voi.
"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/advanced/relay-runners/","title":"Relay Runner Getting Started Guide","text":"Welcome, Relay Runner!
We\u2019re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and dynamic community. As a Relay Runner, you play a crucial role in maintaining the network\u2019s performance, security, and decentralization within the Voi ecosystem.
At Voi, our mission is to make blockchain technology accessible and beneficial for all. We emphasize decentralization, democratic governance, and true ownership. Our vision is to empower the community through a token distribution model that reserves 75% of the ecosystem tokens for those who contribute to the network, ensuring that the community drives the network.
Relay Runners are the backbone of our network infrastructure. Your participation ensures the integrity, security, and efficiency of the Voi network by running powerful nodes and relays that support the overall ecosystem.
Become A Relay Runner
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Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
Node Operation: Set up, configure, and maintain high-performance nodes and relays.
Network Security: Enhance network security by running reliable and secure nodes.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor node performance and ensure optimal operation.
Community Support: Assist other node operators and relay runners.
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"},{"location":"join-the-revolution/advanced/relay-runners/#welcome-aboard","title":"Welcome Aboard!","text":"We\u2019re excited to have you on board as a Relay Runner!
Dive into the community, explore the ecosystem, and make your mark. Your journey with Voi is just beginning, and we can\u2019t wait to see the amazing contributions you\u2019ll make.
Welcome to Voi.
"},{"location":"node-runners/become-a-relay-runner/","title":"Become A Relay Runner","text":"To become a relay runner your node would not only need to be configured to do so, but will also need to be added to the DNS.
This means there is a requirement for you to register to become a relay runner so that we can add your node to the network.
"},{"location":"node-runners/overview/","title":"Overview","text":"The Voi blockchain, like every blockchain is underpinned by a network of nodes.
A node is a piece of software that runs on a device with sufficient resources, the correct environment and a connection to the internet. It\u2019s these independent nodes communicating with each other that enables the blockchain to operate.
This software can be configured in different ways depending on what you want the node to do. The configuration of the software will also dictate the resources required for the software to run effectively.
Some common configurations are:
Participation nodes are the nodes that participate in consensus and that transactions are submitted from. These are the nodes that accounts are staked on and they store the last 1000 blocks of the ledger.
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There are a number of tools available to make the running of a participation node extremely easy no matter what your experience level is and what device you have available to you.
Node running options:
Accounts at their core are structures that contain a few different objects including keys, They are commonly referred to as Addresses as one of the objects that they encapsulate that is visible and commonly used is the Address of the account.
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Your address can be freely shared and is how you and others will uniquely identify your account.
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From this seed phrase you can derive the private key that is used to sign transactions.
You should never share your seed phrase because you can derive the private key from it.
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The private key is what is used behind the scenes when you interact with Voi and proves that you own the account and so the address that you are using.
You should never share your private key as you use them to sign data and transactions or verify signatures.
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Public keys can be freely shared, but it is unlikely you will need to, or that you will even see your public key.
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As the number of accounts created increases it means that the amount of Voi locked up increases too. It\u2019s worth noting here that every smart contract has an account too, so every smart contract also increases the amount of locked up Voi.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/accounts/#participation-status","title":"Participation Status","text":"Every account on Voi is either Offline or Online. By default all accounts are set to be offline.
Offline accounts are not participating in consensus. Online accounts are participating in consensus and are staking their balance on a node to help secure the network.
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"},{"location":"understanding-voi/accounts/#multisig","title":"Multisig","text":"Multisig accounts are represented in Voi the same as normal accounts and are not smart contract based like in other networks.
The primary difference between them and a standard account is that they have a defined threshold on the number of accounts in the multisig that are needed to sign a transaction.
The address of a multisig account is derived from the ordered list of the standard accounts that make up the multisig. Multisigs cannot be nested with other multisig accounts so the ordered list used to derive them can only be made up of standard accounts.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/accounts/#rekeying","title":"Rekeying","text":"Rekeying is a feature that swaps out the private key that is used to sign for an account to a different one.
This means that accounts can maintain the same public key and address, but a different private key from another account must be used to sign transactions instead. The original private key cannot be used to sign transactions.
You should be sure to retain access to the original private key as if you close out an account then the rekey is reset.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/assets/","title":"Assets","text":"Assets on Voi come in two different flavors. Each of which are powerful and can be leveraged in different ways to achieve the same outcome.
Both can be used to represent Fungible and Non-Fungible resources on the Voi blockchain as assets.
The main difference is that Standard Assets require a recipient to opt in to receive the asset first and they are not as extensible as Smart Assets.
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The 2 standards used are ARC200 (Fungible) & ARC72 (Non-Fungible). You will likely see people reference Smart Assets by their more concrete implementations.
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Each block has a reference to the previous one which enables them to be chained together to form an immutable ledger.
Blocks are only written to the ledger after being certified via the consensus process by accounts staked on nodes which form the network.
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Voi blockchain is a Proof of Stake (PoS) network, meaning that blocks are selected and written extremely efficiently in a decentralized way to the blockchain by nodes with tokens staked on them through online accounts.
Accounts used in consensus are selected randomly, but with more weight given to accounts that hold more native tokens.
There are three steps necessary to have a single block written to the blockchain within a given round.
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To do this, every node in the network runs a pseudorandom function on each account staked on them to determine if an account is selected to propose the block.
Once an account is selected by the pseudorandom function, the node that the account is staked on then propagates the proposed block along with proof, the pseudorandom functions output that the account was selected in a proposal message.
This is so that other nodes in the network can independently verify that the account was actually selected.
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Only the top ranking proposal message with the lowest score is propagated to other nodes in the network.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/consensus/#soft-vote-committee","title":"Soft Vote Committee","text":"Each node will then once again run a pseudorandom function on each account staked on it to see if the account is selected to be in the soft vote committee.
For any account that is chosen, their voting power is relative to the number of native tokens they hold.
The selected accounts vote for the proposal message with the lowest score out of all the proposal messages received by the node after the block propagation. The score is determined in the same way as before using the pseudorandom functions output that is contained in each proposal message to prove the validity of the proposal.
It is the votes from the accounts in the soft vote committee accompanied by the proof that the account is in the committee that will now be propagated to the network.
This is a process that repeats with a new committee each time until a quorum is reached.
Other nodes on the network with accounts not in the committee will receive the votes as well as proof of committee membership from the accounts that cast the votes. Once the votes are validated they are tallied up until the quorum is reached.
Now the quorum is reached we proceed to the certify vote step for the block proposal that passed.
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If the block proposal is valid, this same final committee votes until a quorum is reached to certify the block in the proposal.
Once the block is successfully voted to be certified, the node that proposed the block in the first place then creates a certificate for the block and writes it to the ledger.
Once the block is written to the ledger, a new round begins for the next block.
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Concept Description Accounts A structure that encapsulates an address, keys, and a balance. Accounts also have certain attributes and features. Wallets A container that stores and facilitates the interaction with multiple accounts. Assets A structure to represent fungible and non-fungible resources on the Voi blockchain. Transactions A structure signed by accounts that is used to interact with the Voi blockchain. Transaction Fees The cost to submit a signed transaction to the network and have it written to a block of the Voi blockchain. Blocks A structure that contains signed transactions that are to be written to the Voi blockchain. State Proofs A cryptographic proof of state changes that occurred within a set of blocks which is created, signed and submitted as a transaction by the Voi blockchain. Consensus The way blocks are selected and written to the Voi blockchain. Nodes Machines that are running the necessary software to participate in the Voi blockchain. Smart Contracts A structure of executable logic, state and an account that is remotely called by transactions on the Voi blockchain. Smart Signatures A structure of executable logic and optionally an account to exclusively sign transactions on the Voi blockchain. Virtual Machine How the logic from smart contracts and smart signatures is evaluated by nodes in the Voi blockchain."},{"location":"understanding-voi/nodes/","title":"Nodes","text":"Nodes are the infrastructure that underpins the entire network.
More information about nodes on Voi can be found here.
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They can be written in multiple languages on Voi blockchain, giving developers a choice of paradigms so that they can use the right tool for the job depending on what they want to create.
No matter what language is used to write the smart contract. It is ultimately compiled down to TEAL which is then interpreted by the virtual machine that runs on nodes.
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You are able to submit transactions with associated logic that will then sign the transaction if the logic is successfully evaluated.
The smart signature must have been previously signed by the appropriate account to enable the delegation of signing to occur after the logic is resolved.
This logic, like with smart contracts, is interpreted by the virtual machine that runs on nodes.
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The proof is subsequently exposed through a transaction which is also submitted by the nodes running in the network.
This means that state proofs on Voi blockchain are done in a fully trustless and decentralized way.
State proofs can be used to independently verify whether a transaction has occurred or not within a given range of blocks in a completely trustless way.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/transactions/","title":"Transactions","text":"Transactions enable accounts to interact with the Voi blockchain by the changing of some type of state. This essentially means a change has been made to the blockchain, as a result of a certain action taken. For example, the transferring of tokens or interacting with smart contracts.
There are seven types of transactions that exist on the Voi blockchain. Three of which are used exclusively to interact with one of the two asset types that are used on Voi blockchain.
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Application call transactions can be broken up into a number of subtypes, depending on what actions are being taken with a specific smart contract. These subtypes all use an application call as the transaction type, but the contents of the transaction are different depending on the desired action that is to be taken with the smart contract.
Application calls can take the following actions on a smart contract:
A NoOp subtype transaction is used to call the logic within a smart contract. Because this logic is custom written, the transaction requires the specification of the function to be called and all necessary arguments. This means each NoOp transaction needs to be customized to the specific smart contract it calls.
All smart contracts can be modified using the modification based subtype transactions in a consistent way.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/transactions/#key-registration-transactions","title":"Key Registration Transactions","text":"A key registration transaction is used to register whether the account will be participating in consensus. Registering the participation status of an account as online means it will be using its stake to help secure the network. A key registration transaction can also be used to take the account offline.
To register an account online, the key registration transaction needs to contain the participation key data.
To register an account offline, the key registration transaction does not need any participation key data.
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State proof transactions enable transaction verification to be done in a trustless manner without any dependencies on 3rd parties. This is because it is the independently running nodes in the network that create, sign and submit the state proof transaction.
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Like the application transaction, the asset configuration transaction has a number of subtypes which dictate the transaction effect.
Asset configuration transactions can take the following actions on a standard asset:
All of these subtype transactions can only be performed by specific addresses which are set during the create transaction and can be modified using the reconfigure transaction.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/transactions/#asset-freeze","title":"Asset Freeze","text":"Standard assets can be configured to enable the asset to be frozen. The asset freeze transaction is used to freeze or unfreeze an account for that specific standard asset, if the standard asset has been configured to allow such an action to be taken.
Freezing an account for that standard asset would mean that the specified account is unable to send or receive that standard asset.
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Asset transfer subtype transactions can take the following actions on a standard asset:
The opt in subtype transaction means that an account can only receive a standard asset if the user has opted in to using it.
The payment subtype transaction acts in the same way as a payment transaction for Voi blockchains native token. It enables an account to transfer a standard asset to another account that is opted into the standard asset.
The clawback subtype transaction can be used to transfer tokens into or out of an account that is not owned by the creator of the clawback subtype transaction regardless of if the account is frozen or not. The standard asset would have to be configured appropriately for this subtype transaction to be possible.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/transactions/#grouped-transactions","title":"Grouped Transactions","text":"Voi blockchain enables the ability for transactions to be grouped together into what is referred to as an Atomic Transfer.
In an atomic transfer either all transactions succeed or all transactions fail. The transactions in the group can all have unique addresses as the sender. This allows for powerful use cases without the need for a smart contract to facilitate them securely.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/transactions/#signing","title":"Signing","text":"All transaction types and their subtypes will be rejected by the Voi blockchain unless they are appropriately signed by the correct account.
There are three different ways to sign transactions on the Voi blockchain which primarily depend on the account attempting to submit the transaction.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/transactions/#single-signing","title":"Single Signing","text":"The most common way of signing. Each account's private key will be used to sign a transaction when that account is specified as the sender for any transaction type or subtype.
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The additional fee on Voi blockchain is determined solely on the size of the transaction measured in bytes and the network congestion. The amount of congestion on the network dictates the fee per byte.
Every transaction will have a minimum fee so even if the fee per byte is 0, when the network is not congested, transactions will still have to pay the minimum fee.
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As transactions can all originate from unique addresses this enables powerful use cases in an efficient way without the need of smart contracts.
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Right now this virtual machine interprets TEAL which contains the order of operation for the logic that is to be executed. This ultimately results in a success or a fail.
If the virtual machine fails to resolve the logic then any state changes that would have occurred are not committed to the ledger.
If the virtual machine successfully resolves the logic then any state changes are recorded in the next block that is written to the ledger.
In future, nodes in the Voi blockchain will be able to run multiple virtual machines in a modular way.
"},{"location":"understanding-voi/wallets/","title":"Wallets","text":"Wallets are what are used to hold and interact with accounts in a user friendly way.
Find our wallets here.
"},{"location":"using-voi/build-on-voi/","title":"Build On Voi","text":"Voi already comes complete with everything you could need to get building.
More details around development can be found here.
"},{"location":"using-voi/create-a-wallet/","title":"Create A Wallet","text":"The Voi ecosystem has a number of community built wallets.
More details about them can be found here.
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