VECTOR_ANALYSIS // GOVERNANCE
Governance Token
NODE: GOVERNANCE-T
VERIFICATION: PASSED
01_DEFINITION
Strict Definition
"A cryptocurrency that grants its holder the right to vote on proposals that affect the future development and management of a blockchain protocol or DAO."
Liability Check // Risk Analysis
The 'Voter Apathy' risk. If most token holders don't vote, a small group of 'Whales' can pass proposals that benefit themselves at the expense of the protocol's long-term health.
Knowledge Context // Related Terms
Auditor NotesVS-AN-2026
Strategy Domain
"Hold governance tokens primarily to protect your interests in protocols your business relies on, not as a speculative bet."
Operations Standard
"Delegate your voting power to professional 'Delegates' if your team does not have the capacity to review every technical proposal."
Legal & Compliance
"Disclosure: Governance tokens are frequently targeted by regulators as potential 'Unregistered Securities' due to their resemblance to equity."
DOCUMENT_ID: CW3-GOVERNANCE-TOKEN-2026
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: 7IQCWI
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: 7IQCWI