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Voter Quorum

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Pronunciation
[voh-ter kwor-uhm]
Analogy
Like needing a certain number of board members present to legally hold a meeting and pass resolutions.
Definition
The minimum number or percentage of eligible votes required for a governance proposal to be considered valid and executable.
Key Points Intro
Quorum rules ensure sufficient participation for representative governance.
Key Points

Threshold: defined as absolute count or percentage of total voting power

Validity: proposals fail if quorum not met, regardless of vote direction

Dynamic: can adjust with governance parameters

Participation: encourages broad stakeholder engagement

Example
A DAO sets a 20% token-holder quorum; if fewer than 20% of tokens vote, the proposal is automatically defeated.
Technical Deep Dive
Governance contracts compute `totalVotesCast >= totalSupply * quorumPercent / 100`. On `executeProposal`, quorum check precedes outcome check. Off-chain UIs display quorum progress and warn users when participation is low.
Security Warning
Too low a quorum risks capture by small groups; too high stalls governance.
Caveat
Optimal quorum balances decisiveness with inclusivity; requires periodic review.
Related Terms
Governance Token
Vote Delegation
Vote Weighting

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