> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.opium.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.opium.network/governance/governance-flow.md).

# Governance flow

A typical proposal lifecycle from inception to execution looks as follows:

* **Discussion:** a participant comes up with a proposal, discusses it with other Opium community members, collects feedback, analyzes all pros and cons
* **Compromise:** the discussion is finalized when a compromise is reached
* **Voting:** the same or other participant makes a proposal on a signalling vote to decide if the proposal will be implemented or not. Community members have at least 48 hours to vote  on the proposal
* **Execution:** If the proposal passes, blockchain executes the proposal automatically. Otherwise, or invalid transaction appears

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