Could Someone Give me Advice on Decentralized Protocols for Community-Led Governance Projects?

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Hello there,

I have recently been exploring decentralized protocols, particularly in the context of community led governance projects. The potential of these protocols to empower communities by distributing decision making authority is incredibly exciting to me. Although; I am still grappling with some foundational concepts and how they translate into effective real world applications.

What factors should I consider when selecting a decentralized protocol for a governance project? Are there certain characteristics; such as scalability or security, that are more critical depending on the size or nature of the community?

What are some of the common challenges that arise when implementing decentralized governance protocols in real-world communities? :thinking: How can these challenges be mitigated to ensure smooth adoption and participation?

Can anyone point me to examples of successful community-led governance initiatives that have leveraged decentralized protocols? :thinking:

Also, I have gone through this post; https://forum.summerofprotocols.com/t/futurerack-pill-project-thread-minitab/ which definitely helped me out a lot.

What key lessons did these projects offer regarding community engagement, conflict resolution, or decision-making efficiency?

Thankyou in advance for your assistance and help. :innocent:

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Hi @Elizashahh !

Thanks for joining the forum ā€“ Iā€™m sure someone will supply some advice soon. While you wait, we have a collection of lectures on Governance & Society that might be helpful. :slight_smile:

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@rafa likely has useful thoughts

Would be much easier to respond if you explained the purpose//content of the community. Decentralized governance for its own sake is a bad idea. The governance model should fit the purpose.