Governance

Decentralized decisions, transparently executed on-chain

Overview

Governance on Esher is not an idea — it's a working system. Powered by Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS), Esher enables real-time, on-chain decision-making through voting by ESH token holders. From electing block producers to funding proposals, the community shapes the network — not centralized teams.

How Governance Works

Every ESH token carries voting power. Holders can vote for:

  1. Witnesses – responsible for block production
  2. Workers – individuals or teams requesting blockchain funding
  3. Parameter changes – such as fees, thresholds, and lock durations

Voting is weight-based, meaning the more ESH you hold, the more influence you have. All votes and results are transparent, tamper-proof, and enforced by the chain itself.

Governance in Action

Esher’s governance system is already live and includes:

  1. Voting for top witnesses
  2. Proposal submission and funding via the Worker system
  3. Optional governance parameters on UIA tokens (e.g., permissions, supply control)

Why It Matters

Governance ensures Esher remains community-driven, resistant to centralization, and adaptable as new needs arise. It's how the ecosystem evolves — not through closed meetings, but by collective, on-chain consensus.