How To Vote On A Governance Proposal

Step 1: Access Namadillo

Start by visiting the Namada Apps page:
👉 Namada Apps

Here, you’ll find a list of community-hosted Namadillo instances.
Feel free to choose the instance run by your preferred team.

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Step 2: Connect Your Namada Keychain

Once you've selected a Namadillo instance, click the "Connect Key" button to link your Namada Keychain extension to Namadillo.

This establishes a secure connection between your wallet and the Namadillo interface.

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Step 3: Unlock Your Wallet

Enter your wallet password and click "Unlock".

You’ll see a connection request pop up. Review the details carefully, then click "Approve" to proceed.

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Step 4: Understand Voting Rights

🔍 Reminder: Only stakers and validators have voting rights on governance proposals.

When a proposal is submitted for a vote, it comes with a limited time frame:

  • Validators: Can vote during the first two-thirds of the voting period.
  • Stakers: Can vote throughout the entire period.

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Step 5: Navigate to the Governance Tab

Once connected, go to the "Governance" tab.

Under Live Proposals, you'll find all the proposals currently open for voting. These are marked with the "ongoing" label.

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Step 6: Select a Proposal to Vote On

Browse through the live proposals and click on the one you wish to vote on.

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Step 7: Cast Your Vote

Click on the "Vote" button.

You will be presented with three voting options.

Select your choice and then click "Confirm".

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Step 8: Approve the Transaction

A prompt will appear asking you to approve the transaction through the Namada Keychain extension.

Carefully review the transaction details, then click "Approve".

Step 9: Authenticate the Transaction

Re-enter your password when prompted to securely complete the voting process.

Step 10: Confirm Voting Success

After the transaction is processed, you’ll see a confirmation message indicating that your vote has been successfully registered. 🎉

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Final Notes

👏 Congratulations! You've successfully voted using Namadillo.

By participating in governance, you're not only exercising your rights but also contributing to the direction and future of the Namada ecosystem.

Thank you for following this tutorial, and happy voting! 😊

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