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# Bootstrapping phase

### What is the bootstrapping phase?

The technical bootstrapping phase is a temporary state of governance as described in [CIP-1694 Bootstrapping Phase](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/CIPs/blob/master/CIP-1694/README.md#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