The concept of crowdsourced governance has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Governance is a decision-making process driven by collective participation, where stakeholders help shape policies, procedures, and parameters. This model ensures that diverse perspectives are considered, leading to fairer, more balanced, and inclusive outcomes.
Crowdsourced governance is inherently transparent—everyone can view suggestions, voting processes, and outcomes—which builds trust in the platform or project. Platforms like Discord and Reddit have pioneered this approach, and now decentralized systems, blockchain projects, and other community-driven platforms are increasingly adopting similar models.
While NeoWorlder primarily focuses on creating adaptive AI personas, our suite of capabilities is designed to support their development and evolution. One such component is our governance system, which plays a crucial role within the platform’s commerce module.
This article offers an overview of how our governance system works.
Introduction to NeoWorlder’s Governance
NeoWorlder’s governance voting feature is exclusively available to users with commercial accounts, empowering them to shape the platform’s future. Currently, the focus is on adjusting the $MDR (Multiverse Drawing Rights, an Ethereum-based token issued by NeoWorlder) staking fee, with plans to introduce additional parameters over time. The system operates through a two-step voting process, where proposals are submitted and then voted on in two stages before being adopted and implemented.
Why NeoWorlder’s Governance Matters
Governance is essential to adapt to trends and market conditions. To remain relevant, systems must adapt—either through company-led updates, algorithmic automation or the decision of a community. We choose the latter, ensuring that those affected have a direct say in the platform’s evolution.
First Round: Wealth Vote
Any commercial account holder can create a motion by paying a $10 MDR fee, which is then burned to prevent spam. Once a proposal is submitted, its details cannot be altered during the motion period; if modifications are needed, a new proposal must be created.
Voting Process
For the Wealth Vote portion, users stake $MDR either in favor of or against a proposal, with a minimum stake of 0.01 MDR. The system then calculates the total $MDR staked on each side, and the side with the most MDR wins, allowing the proposal to move on to the second stage—the Voice Vote.
For example, if a proposal receives 10 $MDR in favor and 30 $MDR against, it does not advance to the next stage, as the opposition holds the majority. Once a vote is placed, it cannot be undone.
Motions in the Wealth stage feature a seven-day countdown. A proposal must receive at least one vote to be considered; without any votes, it expires without moving forward. If a proposal fails this round, it is marked as “Defeated,” and the proposer may resubmit it at any time.
All $MDRs staked for votes are burned upon expiry of the countdown.
Final Round: Voice Vote
If a proposal passes the Wealth Vote, it moves to the Voice Vote. In this round, all participants have equal influence, as the system follows a one account, one vote rule. Each participant can cast a single vote either for or against the motion, and the majority decides the outcome.
If a tie occurs, the proposal fails and is marked as “Defeated”. This stage ensures that every commercial account has an equal say, regardless of the amount of $MDR they hold.
Like the first round, the Voice Vote lasts seven days. If a motion is approved, the changes are implemented within an hour.
There is no limit to the number of motions that can be proposed.
Future of Governance
While NeoWorlder’s governance module currently focuses on adjusting the MDR staking fee, additional proposal topics may be introduced in the future. The governance platform will be available to commercial accounts in Q3 2025, alongside other Web3 functionalities.
NeoWorlder’s two-stage governance system balances financial influence (the Wealth Vote) with equal representation (the Voice Vote) to ensure fairness. By participating in governance—whether by proposing motions or voting—commercial account holders directly shape the NeoWorlder’s platform future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to participants from ThemeWorlder’s Lootverse governance system?
NeoWorlder is considering increasing the voting power for users inherited from its agreement with ThemeWorlder Holdings, Inc. The proposed additional weightings for wealth votes are as follows:
- Councillors – 1%
- Lower House – 2%
- Upper House – 3%
- Cabinet – 5%
For example, a user in the Cabinet would receive a boost based on the percentage above; a 10 $MDR contribution would be counted as 10.05 $MDR.
I don’t have MDR and I’m not a Prism member, but I have a commercial account. How can I get $MDR to participate in governance?
Commercial accounts can purchase $MDR on relevant decentralized exchanges or receive it via peer-to-peer transfers outside of NeoWorlder, then transfer it to their Versa wallet to propose motions or vote in the Wealth round.
I want to participate in governance, but I don’t have a commercial account. How do I get one?
If you’re a general user, you can register for a commercial account in your personal name or under your business name. To do so, you must first complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and pay a 10 USDC registration fee. Learn more about commercial accounts here.
Final Thoughts
NeoWorlder’s governance system ensures that the community—not just the company—determines how the platform operates. By giving commercial account holders direct influence through a transparent voting system, we empower them to help guide NeoWorlder’s evolution.
