Meta Pool Delegates Program

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Summary:
mpDAO token holders who lock their tokens can delegate governance voting power to trusted community delegates. Delegates who vote earn rewards, split 70% to delegators / 30% to the delegate. Delegators can change delegates after a 7-day unbonding period. Endorsed delegates (pinned + checkmarked) provide a vetted option while keeping the system open for anyone to participate.

Why Delegates?

Not every mpDAO holder has the time or context to follow every governance proposal. Delegation lets token holders pick someone they trust to represent their voting power. This way, more votes get counted, and decisions reflect a broader part of the community.

How It Works

Delegators: Any mpDAO holder can delegate their voting power to another member. Tokens stay fully under the holder’s control. Delegation can be changed or removed at any time, with a 7-day unbonding period before the change takes effect.

Delegates: Community members who commit to following proposals, engaging with the community, and casting votes on behalf of others.

Rewards Split

When a delegate votes using delegated voting power, rewards are shared:

  • 70% goes back to delegators (proportional to their delegated amount).

  • 30% goes to the delegate, as compensation for their time and effort.

  • If a delegate does not vote, no rewards are distributed for that round.

Becoming a Delegate

Anyone can become a delegate by creating a profile with their values, priorities, and governance background. This can be posted on the Governance Forum and shared in the Meta Pool Discord.

Delegates will be listed on the governance platform so token holders can compare and choose. Active delegates are expected to publish updates about how and why they vote.

Endorsed Delegates

Meta Pool may endorse certain delegates based on their proven track record, contributions to the ecosystem, or strong community support.

  • Endorsed delegates will be pinned to the top of the delegate list and displayed with a checkmark badge for visibility.

  • Endorsement is not exclusive: any community member can still become a delegate and receive votes.

  • The endorsed list serves as guidance for delegators who prefer to choose from vetted, active contributors.

For Delegators

  • You can pick or change your delegate at any time (subject to the 7-day unbonding period).

  • You can always vote by yourself instead of delegating.

  • Rewards are earned either way — self-voting or delegating.

  • Your mpDAO tokens remain under your control at all times.

Benefits

Delegators: Easy participation without needing to track every single vote.
Delegates: Recognition, influence, and rewards for being active in governance.
Meta Pool: Higher participation, stronger legitimacy, and decisions that reflect the wider community.

This is a draft, and any feedback about this will be appreciate

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:waving_hand: It is a good exercise for the @Meta_Pool community, it has several advantages :backhand_index_pointing_right: 1) becoming familiar with the voting delegation process 2) meeting the community members who can guide them in better choosing proposals 3) delegates take responsibility for knowing/informing themselves better about the proposals to continue having the community’s trust :green_heart:

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Interesting proposal. I would summarize the possibility that the 70-30 distribution could be values that the user can choose, for example, changing it to 60-40, and in this way opening the game up to various possibilities.

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yes, selecting the fee instead of fixed 30% seems better

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also we should allow the delegates to offer farms to the members, so by delegating you get an extra reward. I’m thinking about nodestudio operators for example wanting votes for their nodes

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This is a strong step toward broader governance participation. The 70/30 split feels fair for aligning incentives, and endorsed delegates give new users confidence without closing the system.

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Hello, i have create a proposal https://www.metapool.app/mpip/19/

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This program is a great step for the community! :clap: Thanks to delegates, votes are used more effectively and the right to speak in the community is distributed more fairly. In addition, the 70-30 reward system also increases motivation. :fire: Every mpDAO token holder should definitely consider it!

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The Delegates Program is a great idea! Votes are now being used more efficiently, and the community’s voice is growing stronger. The 70-30 reward system also provides extra motivation. Every mpDAO token holder should definitely check it out

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