Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Decentralized Democracy
How does the voting system work?
Our voting system uses blockchain technology to ensure transparency and security. Each week, users receive one proposal at each governance level (city, state, national) to vote on. Votes are recorded on the blockchain, making them immutable and publicly verifiable while maintaining voter anonymity.
What is a Trust Score?
A Trust Score is a transparency metric that reflects a user's participation consistency and voting patterns. It does NOT affect voting power - every vote counts equally. Trust Scores help identify potential manipulation or fraud in the system, triggering integrity reviews when statistical anomalies are detected.
How are proposals selected for voting?
Our AI system evaluates all submitted proposals based on feasibility, impact, and urgency. It then selects the most impactful proposal at each governance level (city, state, national) for the weekly vote. This approach reduces decision fatigue while maximizing collective impact.
How does collective action work after a proposal is approved?
When a proposal receives majority support, our system activates a digital pledge mechanism. Users who voted for the proposal can commit to taking specific actions. The system provides real-time visibility of participation, creating the momentum needed for collective action to be effective.
Is my personal information secure?
Yes. While votes are recorded on the blockchain for transparency, they are anonymized. Your personal information is protected using industry-standard encryption and security practices. We only collect the minimum information necessary for the system to function properly.
What blockchain technology does the platform use?
We use Ethereum for our blockchain infrastructure, leveraging its smart contract capabilities to ensure transparent and secure voting. Our implementation includes optimizations to minimize gas fees and environmental impact.
Can I participate if I'm not familiar with blockchain technology?
Absolutely! Our platform is designed to be user-friendly regardless of your technical background. You don't need to understand blockchain to use the system - we handle all the technical aspects behind the scenes.
How do you prevent manipulation or gaming of the system?
We employ multiple safeguards including identity verification, Trust Scores that flag unusual patterns, and AI-powered anomaly detection. Additionally, all votes are publicly verifiable on the blockchain, creating a transparent system resistant to manipulation.
What happens if I miss a voting period?
While consistent participation is encouraged, missing a vote doesn't penalize your future voting power. However, it may temporarily affect your Trust Score, which is designed to reflect participation patterns. You can always participate in the next voting cycle.
How can I submit a proposal?
You can submit proposals through the "Proposals" section of your dashboard. Our AI system will evaluate all submissions based on feasibility, impact, and urgency, selecting the most promising ones for community voting.
Still have questions?
Our team is here to help. Reach out to us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.