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.