Mitosis implements a comprehensive on-chain governance system that empowers gMITO token holders to control protocol parameters, smart contract upgrades, and cross-chain operations. The system provides governance capabilities across Mitosis Chain, branch chains, and the consensus layer.

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Governance Architecture

gMITO Token

Governance token earned through validator staking rewards

Multi-Chain Governance

Control over Mitosis Chain, branch chains, and consensus layer
The governance system is built on OpenZeppelin v5’s governance framework, providing battle-tested governance mechanisms with Mitosis-specific extensions for cross-chain and consensus layer control.

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Key Features

  • Token-Based Voting: gMITO holders vote proportionally to their token holdings
  • Cross-Chain Execution: Governance decisions affect multiple blockchain networks
  • Consensus Integration: Direct control over consensus layer parameters and modules

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How It Works

  1. Earn gMITO: Stake MITO or gMITO to validators to earn gMITO rewards
  2. Gain Voting Power: Your total gMITO (held + staked) determines your voting power
  3. Participate in Governance: Vote on proposals affecting the protocol
  4. Execute Decisions: Approved proposals are executed across relevant systems

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Deep Dive into Governance

What is gMITO?

Learn about gMITO token, voting power, and how to acquire governance tokens

Core Mechanisms

Explore the detailed governance mechanisms and execution processes