How should a DAO organize governance on Discord?
Updated · Crypto & web3
Use a #proposals forum where each proposal is one post with status tags (Draft, Discussion, Voting, Passed, Rejected), hold community calls on a stage channel as Scheduled Events, and give each working group its own small category. Discord hosts the discussion; the vote itself happens on your voting tool, linked in the post.
| Channel | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| #governance-rules | Text, read-only | Process, quorum and links to voting tool |
| #proposals | Forum | One post per proposal; status tags |
| #temperature-checks | Text with polls | Quick sentiment before a formal proposal |
| Community call | Stage | Weekly or monthly, as a Scheduled Event |
| #wg-dev, #wg-marketing… | Text, per working group | Day-to-day work |
| #delegates | Text | Delegate role only |
Proposal post format
- Title: [Status] Short name
- Summary (3 lines)
- Motivation
- Specification
- Budget, if any
- Link to vote when live
- Outcome when closed
Roles
Core team, Moderator, Delegate, Working group leads, Holder (from a gating bot), Verified. Only moderators change tags so status stays accurate.
Quick answers
- Can Discord run the vote?
- Discord polls are fine for temperature checks but are not binding. Use your governance tool for formal votes.
- Forum or text for proposals?
- Forum: each proposal keeps its own discussion and status tag.
- How do I record community calls?
- Use a recording bot with consent and post notes in the proposal posts discussed.
What to do next
The Crypto Project template includes the governance category, proposal forum tags and stage channel. $49 one-time.
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