PWR Token#
The PWR token is the governance and staking token of the Power Protocol. It is required for participating in Mother DAO governance, creating Child DAOs, and submitting Proposals.
Properties#
The PWR Token has the following features:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Governance Utility | Grants the ability to create proposals, vote, and participate in governance. |
| Staking Requirement | Must be locked in the staking contract with a minimum lock period of 30 days. |
| DAO Creation | At least 5 PWR must be staked to create a new Child DAO. |
| Proposal Submission | At least 1 PWR must be staked within a DAO to submit a proposal. |
| Voting Power Calculation | Contributes to influence, calculated as the Voting Power. |
Supply and Emission#
The PWR token supply and emission follow the rules:
| Rule | Description |
|---|---|
| Governance Control | Managed by the Mother DAO under configurable strict weekly emission caps. |
| Minting | New PWR can be minted only through governance-approved treasury actions. |
| Distribution | Minted tokens are used for staking rewards, Child DAOs, or ecosystem initiatives. |