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Governance

usmewe is progressively decentralizing governance to its community. Token holders can propose and vote on protocol changes.

Governance Model

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  USMEWE GOVERNANCE                                              │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                 │
│    tmUSDC Holders                                               │
│         │                                                       │
│         ▼                                                       │
│    ┌─────────┐     ┌─────────┐     ┌─────────┐                │
│    │ Propose │ ──► │  Vote   │ ──► │ Execute │                │
│    └─────────┘     └─────────┘     └─────────┘                │
│                                                                 │
│    Timelock: 48 hours before execution                          │
│                                                                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Governance Token

tmUSDC (Trust Mint USDC) serves as the governance token:

Voting Power

1 tmUSDC = 1 base vote (multiplied by level)

Proposal Rights

1,000 tmUSDC required to create proposals

Delegation

Delegate votes to representatives

Snapshot

Voting power snapshot at proposal creation

What Can Be Governed?

Protocol Parameters

ParameterCurrentGovernance
Base interest rate3%Adjustable
Insurance fee10%Adjustable
Minimum Trust Score10Adjustable
Maximum loan duration90 daysAdjustable
Vault utilization targets80%Adjustable

Smart Contracts

  • Upgrade proxy implementations
  • Add new supported assets
  • Modify access control roles
  • Emergency pause functions

Treasury

  • Protocol fee allocation
  • Development funding
  • Marketing initiatives
  • Bug bounty rewards

Governance Process

1

Discussion

Ideas discussed on Discord and governance forum
2

Temperature Check

Informal poll to gauge community interest
3

Proposal

Formal on-chain proposal (requires 1,000 tmUSDC)
4

Voting Period

7 days for token holders to vote
5

Timelock

48-hour delay before execution
6

Execution

Proposal executed on-chain

Voting Thresholds

RequirementValueDescription
Proposal Threshold1,000 tmUSDCMinimum to create proposal
Quorum4%Minimum participation
Majority50%+1Votes needed to pass
Timelock48 hoursExecution delay

Level Multipliers

Your level affects voting power:
LevelMultiplierExample
Bronze - Gold1.0x100 tmUSDC = 100 votes
Platinum1.5x100 tmUSDC = 150 votes
Diamond2.0x100 tmUSDC = 200 votes
Level multipliers reward long-term, active participants with greater influence.

Current Phase

usmewe is in Phase 1 of progressive decentralization.
PhaseStatusDescription
Phase 1CurrentCore team + community input
Phase 2Q3 2025Limited on-chain governance
Phase 3Q4 2025Full community governance
Phase 42026DAO transition

Emergency Actions

For critical situations, a multi-sig guardian can:
  • Pause contracts immediately
  • Execute emergency fixes
  • Override timelock (with disclosure)
Emergency powers will be progressively removed as the protocol matures.

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