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Voting

Using Neurons to Vote on Proposals and Earn Rewards

What kind of proposals can I vote on?

Some of the initial topics available in the NNS to vote on include: ExchangeRate: Proposals provide information ...

How long do motion proposals remain open for voting?

Motion proposals remain open for voting for a period that can range from 24 hours to 48 hours. However, the voting...

What is the “wait for quiet” period and how does it relate to proposals?

The "Wait for Quiet" (W4Q) period is a mechanism in the Internet Computer's governance system that allows proposal...

What is required for a vote to pass?

A vote on a proposal in the Internet Computer's governance system can pass in two ways: Absolute Majority: At any...

Does neuron weight factor into how my neuron votes?

No, the weight of your neuron does not factor into how your neuron votes. For instance, if your neuron follows one...

What if I configured my neuron to follow a particular neuron, but on a specific proposal, I want to decide on how to vote on it?

You can vote at any time before your followee has voted. However, once your followee has voted, you cannot overrid...

If I configure my neuron A to follow my neuron B, then configure my neuron B to follow someone else's neuron C, will my neuron A follow neuron C?

Yes, if you configure your neuron A to follow your neuron B, and then configure your neuron B to follow someone el...

If I have a neuron that follows the ICA on "all topics" and also follows another neuron on "governance," will my neuron ignore the "all topics" followee and follow the other neuron on governance proposals?

Yes, your neuron will follow the other neuron on governance proposals. This is because per-topic configurations ac...