Bootstrapping phase

What is the bootstrapping phase?

The technical bootstrapping phase is a temporary state of governance as described in CIP-1694 Bootstrapping Phase. Within this state only a limited set of governance features are enabled by the network.

What are the implications of bootstrapping on GovTool?

Ada Holders

• Are able to register as DReps/ direct voters

• Are able to delegate to DReps

• Are ONLY able to propose and submit Info actions via GovTool

DReps/Direct Voters

• DReps are able to register.

• Voting is restricted to Info Actions ONLY.

All Users

• The ONLY types of governance actions viewable on-chain are

  • Info Actions

  • Hard Fork Initiations

  • Parameter changes