Snapshot

Governance

Off-chain voting system using token balances at a block.

Snapshot records votes off chain using signed messages and checks token balances at a specific block. Teams then implement results through their governance process.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does Snapshot work?
    Voters sign messages with wallets. The system looks up token balances at a chosen block to weight votes.
  • Does Snapshot execute on chain?
    No. It records off chain votes. Teams then execute results via multisigs or on chain proposals.
  • Can anyone create a proposal?
    Communities set rules. Many require a minimum token amount or delegate status to create proposals.