Skip to main content
Learn

What Is a Governance Token and How Does It Grant Voting Power?

A token granting voting power in a DAO; power is proportional to the number of tokens held, allowing participation in protocol decisions.
Greeks.Live22.11.25

What Is a Governance Token and How Does It Grant Voting Power?

A governance token is a cryptocurrency that represents voting power within a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Holders can use their tokens to vote on proposals that affect the protocol's future, such as adjusting fees, changing collateral types, or upgrading the smart contract.

The voting power is typically proportional to the number of tokens held or staked.

What Is the Difference between Governance and Ownership Tokens in Fractionalization?
What Is ‘Token-Weighted Voting’?
How Do Governance Tokens Work within a DAO?
How Can a DAO Use Tokenized Vaults to Manage Its Governance Participation?

About

Contact

Editorial Policy

Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy

© 2025 Greeks.Live

All Rights Reserved

Greeks.Live RFQ

Build by Noo on Engine

Source: The content on this website is produced by Greeks.live's proprietary analysis systems, which utilize advanced Large Language Models (LLMs). This information might not be subject to a full human review before publication and may contain errors.
Responsibility: You should not make any financial decisions based solely on the content presented here. We strongly urge you to conduct your own rigorous due diligence and to consult a qualified, independent financial advisor.
Purpose: All information is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, trading, or any other form of professional advice. News and data are not trading signals.
Risk: The cryptocurrency, derivatives, and options markets are highly volatile and carry significant risk. By using this site, you acknowledge these risks and agree that Greeks.live and its affiliates are not responsible for any financial losses you may incur.