How Do Governance ‘Epochs’ or ‘Seasons’ Relate to Token Vesting Schedules?

Governance epochs or seasons are defined time periods for focused governance activity, such as voting on a batch of proposals or electing delegates. They often align with the end of vesting periods for core contributors.

This alignment ensures that newly vested tokens are used constructively in the next governance cycle, rather than being immediately sold or used for last-minute, uncoordinated votes.