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What Is “Vote Selling” and Why Is It a Concern for DAO Integrity?

Vote selling is the practice where a token holder sells their voting rights to another party, often for financial gain, without transferring the underlying token. This is a concern because it allows wealthy entities to buy influence, leading to plutocracy and undermining the principle of fair, decentralized governance.

It can lead to decisions that only benefit the buyer.

What Is a Governance Token and Its Role in a DAO?
What Is a Governance Token and How Does It Differ from a Utility Token?
What Is the Incentive for a Token Holder to Participate in DAO Governance?
How Can Quadratic Voting Be Applied to DAO Governance to Counter Whale Influence?