Abstract
This post serves as a comprehensive guide to onboarding new users into the governance process of Rari DAO. It combines already‑approved governance frameworks in RRC‑0 and RRC‑1, incorporates the Governance Working Group’s maintenance, and reflects the Governance Upgrade and migration approved in RRC‑30. The current system uses staking on Rari Chain (stRARI) for voting power per RRC‑34. Additional governance upgrades will be integrated as edits in this same post.
RRC process
Phase 1: RRC Idea (optional but recommended)
The first stage in the governance flow is the Proposal draft, which allows the community to engage in informal discussions about a proposal. During this phase, the proposal creator outlines their idea and gauges community sentiment through a forum post. An RRC Idea is submitted as a post in the forum. Multiple members can work together on an RRC Idea, but it should be submitted only once. The RRC Idea author can modify the proposal based on the community’s feedback.
Phase 2: RRC Draft
Once the author has gathered the necessary feedback, the author will draft the proposal based on the original RRC Idea, incorporating any feedback provided by the community that helps the idea better serve the Rari DAO. To signal the intention to submit the Draft on‑chain, update the forum title to include “[RRC‑XX]”, adapt the text to the Draft template below, and keep the RRC Draft in the forum for at least 7 days to collect feedback.
Draft template:
| Section | Description |
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| Abstract | Two or three sentences that summarize the proposal. |
| Motivation | Why the Rari DAO community should implement the proposal. |
| Rationale | How the proposal aligns with the Rari DAO community’s mission and guiding values. |
| Key Terms (optional) | Definitions of any terms within the proposal that are unique to the proposal, new to the community, and/or industry‑specific. |
| Specifications | A detailed breakdown of the platforms and technologies that will be used. |
| Steps to Implement | The steps to implement the proposal, including costs, manpower, legal documentation / risk assessment (if applicable) and other resources. Steps must be specific to minimize Board discretion. |
| Timeline | Relevant timing details, including start date, milestones, and completion dates. |
| Overall Cost | The total cost to implement the proposal. |
If the RRC Draft directly conflicts with another approved RRC Proposal, include this explicitly in the Abstract, indicating that the proposal amends a prior approved RRC. If a Draft directly conflicts with an RRC Proposal currently up for vote, the RRC Draft should not go for an on‑chain vote until a decision is made on the live RRC to avoid opposing requirements.
RRC Draft on‑chain submission signal checklist:
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Forum RRC Idea title is updated to “[RRC‑XX]” to indicate intention for on‑chain submission.
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Format the RRC Draft according to the Draft Template.
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The RRC Draft is posted for at least seven days before moving to an on‑chain vote.
Phase 3: RRC Proposal (on‑chain)
Once the proposal has been at least 7 days as an RRC Draft in the forum and has gathered and addressed feedback, it can be submitted on‑chain via Tally. Update the forum Draft’s title to reflect the final number “RRC‑#: (Title)” and include a link to the forum Draft in the on‑chain proposal so users can trace the discussion.
On‑chain submission and voting parameters (current):
- Voting power token: stRARI on Rari Chain, enabled by RRC‑34 (staking via Tally’s governance staking system).
- Proposal threshold (to submit): 5,000 voting power (threshold originally specified in RRC‑1; now measured in stRARI voting power on Rari Chain).
- Voting period: 5 days on Tally. Options are “For” and “Against.” A proposal passes with >50% “For” once quorum is met.
- Minimum quorum: 15% of total voting power (raised by RRC‑18).
On‑chain submission checklist:
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Update the proposal title to the final number “RRC‑#: (Title)”.
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Post the RRC Proposal to Rari’s Tally and include a link back to the forum Draft.
Phase 4: Cooldown Period
An accepted RRC Proposal commences a 2‑day timelock (“Cooldown Period”) following the end of the voting period. During this Cooldown Period, the Foundation Board may reject an accepted RRC only for the limited reasons set forth in RRC‑0 and the Foundation Bylaws (e.g., conflict with another proposal, legal/regulatory non‑compliance, insufficient specificity that would require Board discretion). The default path for accepted RRCs is implementation.
Phase 5: Implementation
If the RRC Proposal is not rejected during the Cooldown Period, implementation begins per the steps outlined in the RRC. The Rari Foundation administers execution; immaterial changes may be made to optimize security and usability while respecting intent. Material deviations will be disclosed to the community and may be grounds for rejection as described above.
Conclusion
This post outlines a clear and structured process for onboarding users into the governance of Rari DAO, combining established frameworks and recent upgrades. The step‑by‑step guidance—from the initial RRC Idea stage, through community feedback, to final on‑chain voting and implementation—ensures that governance is transparent and accessible. By fostering participation and providing safeguards for implementation, this governance process aims to maintain efficiency and accountability within the Rari DAO ecosystem.
Key references (current)
- RRC‑0 — Introducing the RARI Foundation and Fully On‑Chain Governance (process, cooldown)
- RRC‑1 — Introducing veRARI and Voting – Process (5,000 submission threshold; 5‑day vote; 2‑day timelock; now interpreted over stRARI voting power post‑migration)
- RRC‑18 — Raise Proposal Quorum to 15% (quorum parameter)
- RRC‑30 — Enhancing RARI DAO Governance (migration plan to Arbitrum / Rari Chain governance hub)
- RRC‑34 — Enable RARI Staking (staking system; stRARI voting power on Rari Chain)
- Tally — Rari DAO governance (submit and vote on RRCs)
Notes
“veRARI” references remain in legacy documentation; in the current system, voting power is produced by staking on Rari Chain (stRARI). Thresholds and quorum are applied to the active voting power token used by the Governor.