> ## Documentation Index
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# Proposal Lifecycle
To ensure structured and effective DAO governance, proposals follow a multi-phase submission, review, and approval process.
To submit proposal, the creator must have at least **200,000 ZFI staked (stZFI)**.
***
#### The process consists of two main phases:
```mermaid theme={null}
---
config:
look: classic
theme: neutral
---
flowchart LR
A@{ shape: rounded, label: "1. FIRST CHECK" }-->B@{ shape: rounded, label: "2. ZIP (Zyfai Improvement Proposal)" }
```
### Phase 1: FIRST CHECK
**Objective:** Assess the initial interest and feasibility of the proposed idea.
```mermaid theme={null}
---
config:
look: classic
theme: neutral
---
flowchart LR
A@{ shape: rounded, label: "
FIRST_CHECK Submission
Format: Use the FIRST CHECK submission template, including a descriptive title, a brief summary, and a clear explanation of the motivation.
Forum: Post the proposal on the Zyfai forum under the [FIRST_CHECK] category.
Links: Include relevant supporting resources, if applicable.
" }-->B@{ shape: rounded, label: "Community Discussion
Duration: The proposal must remain open for comments on the forum for at least 5 days.
Feedback: Community members may discuss and provide feedback.
Eligibility for Voting: If none of the Protectors reject the proposal before it moves to Snapshot, it proceeds to the voting phase." }-->C@{ shape: rounded, label: "Snapshot Vote
Start: Voting begins 2 days after the proposal is posted on Snapshot.
Duration: The vote remains open for 5 days.
Voting Options: YES, NO, ABSTAIN." }-->D@{ shape: rounded, label: "Quorum
Requirement: The quorum must reach 50% (currently ~8M stZFI) of all staked ZFI at the time of the vote in order to advance to the ZIP phase. Otherwise, the proposal is rejected." }
```
**Title:** \[FIRST CHECK] Proposal Title
**Author:** Author Name / Entity
**Date:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Summary:** Brief description of the proposal.
**Motivation:** Detailed explanation of the proposal and potential benefits.
### Phase 2: ZIP (Zyfai Improvement Proposal)
**Objective:** Submit the finalized proposal for an official vote and ensure implementation if approved.
```mermaid theme={null}
---
config:
look: classic
theme: neutral
---
flowchart LR
A@{ shape: rounded, label: "
ZIP Submission
Format: Use the ZIP submission template, including a summary, motivation, detailed specifications, associated costs, and implementation plan.
Forum: Post the proposal on the Zyfai forum under the [ZIP] category within 3 days following the FIRST_CHECK proposal validation.
Review: If none of the Protectors reject the proposal before it moves to Snapshot, it proceeds to the voting phase." }-->B@{ shape: rounded, label: "Snapshot Vote:
Start: Voting begins 2 days after the proposal is posted on Snapshot.
Duration: The vote remains open for 5 days.
Voting Options: YES, NO, ABSTAIN." }-->C@{ shape: rounded, label: "Quorum & Approval:
Requirement: The quorum must reach 50% (currently ~8M stZFI) of all staked ZFI at the time of the vote.
Majority: The proposal must receive a majority of "Yes" votes and meet the quorum requirement to pass.
Conflict of Interest: Protectors may not approve their own proposals." }-->D@{ shape: rounded, label: "Implementation:
Execution: If approved, the proposal is implemented by core contributors under the supervision of the Protectors.
Transparency: A transparency report is published detailing the actions taken and the rationale behind the implementation." }
```
**Title:** \[ZIP] Proposal Title
**Author:** Author Name / Entity
**Date:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Summary:** Brief description of the proposal.
**Motivation:** Detailed explanation of the proposal and potential benefits.
**Specifications:** Detailed technical description of the proposed changes.
**Costs:** Estimated costs associated with the implementation.
**Implementation Plan:** Details on the implementation, including timeline, contingency plans, and target dates.
**FIRST\_CHECK Link:** \[Link to the corresponding FIRST\_CHECK proposal]