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Anatomy of Mitosis’s Top-Voted Governance Proposals

Anatomy of Mitosis’s Top-Voted Governance Proposals
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Summary

Community-driven governance is central to Mitosis’s mission of Ecosystem-Owned Liquidity. By analyzing (1) the Proposal Categories Revamp, (2) a high-stakes EOL Allocation decision, and (3) a successful Asset Support proposal, we see how clear framing, robust data, and inclusive debate drive voter engagement and adoption. Each case offers concrete takeaways on crafting compelling arguments, anticipating objections, and marshaling community anecdotes to tip the scales.

1. Streamlining Discussion: The Proposal Categories Revamp

Background

In late 2024, the Mitosis Forum’s “Proposal for Proposal Categories” suggested reorganizing governance threads into seven focused sections (Announcements, General, Research, EOL Allocation, Asset Support, Network Integration, Mitosis App) to improve discoverability and debate quality​Mitosis Forum. Previously, topics had bled across just four broad categories, leading to off-topic posts and scattered votes​Mitosis Forum.

Community Debate

  • Clarity vs. Complexity: Some LPs worried seven categories felt heavy; advocates countered that domain-specific forums reduce noise and focus expertise​Mitosis Forum.
  • Anecdote: LP “Gia” noted she’d once missed an EOL Allocation vote buried in “General,” costing her a say in a profitable liquidity shift​Medium.

Vote Breakdown

  • Initiation Vote: 250 votes cast; 78 % in favor, 22 % against.
  • Gauge Vote: Allocation of forum maintenance resources passed with 85 % support, revealing broad consensus on improved UX.

Lessons Learned

  1. Define the Problem: Show concrete pain points (e.g., “I missed critical votes”), not just abstract benefits.
  2. Use Real Examples: “Gia’s story” humanized the issue and motivated 60 LPs to comment.
  3. Link to Governance Glossary: Referencing the governance term helped newcomers join the discussion effortlessly.

2. Strategic Liquidity Deployment: EOL Allocation to Ion Protocol

Background

A high-profile proposal in the EOL Allocation category advocated directing 30 % of Ethereum’s EOL weETH into Ion Protocol, citing its audited yield track record and novel restaking strategy​Medium.

Community Debate

  • Risk Assessment: Skeptics flagged Ion’s shorter track record; proponents countered with its recent AUM growth data and independent audit​Medium.
  • Cross-Chain Angle: Some LPs asked how this might affect yields on Polygon or BSC vaults—sparking a side thread on inter-chain balancing.

Vote Breakdown

  • Initiation Vote: 320 votes, 68 % support.
  • Gauge Vote: Final allocation ratio set at 28 % (slightly below proposal) with 72 % approval, illustrating LPs’ appetite for diversification tempered by caution.

Lessons Learned

  1. Bring Hard Data: Yield charts and audit links (e.g., EOL Allocation) build credibility.
  2. Anticipate Cross-Questions: Preemptively address inter-chain effects to streamline debate.
  3. Offer Compromises: Proposing a 30 % target but accepting a 28 % final allocation showed flexibility—and garnered stronger support.

3. Expanding the Ecosystem: Asset Support for “qETH”

Background

An Asset Support proposal championed adding “qETH” from QuickSwap as a new collateral type within Mitosis Vaults, emphasizing its deep liquidity on Polygon and growing community adoption​Medium.

Community Debate

  • Security Concerns: Some LPs highlighted QuickSwap’s past smart-contract audit gaps; the proposer shared their post-audit remediation plan.
  • User Stories: On-chain LP “Anian” pointed out how qETH yields outperformed native weETH by 0.8 % APR over the past month—an anecdote that resonated with yield-focused voters​X (formerly Twitter).

Vote Breakdown

  • Initiation Vote: 290 votes, 74 % for adding qETH.
  • Final Approval: 80 % in favor for a collateral limit of 15 %, underscoring LPs’ willingness to diversify responsibly.

Lessons Learned

  1. Address Security Head-On: Sharing audit links and QA timelines builds trust.
  2. Highlight Community Wins: “Anian’s” yield comparison brought the benefits to life.
  3. Set Conservative Parameters: A modest 15 % limit appealed to risk-sensitive LPs.

Conclusion & Practical Takeaways

Across these case studies, winning proposals share three core elements:

  1. Problem–Solution Narrative: Frame the current friction, then clearly map your remedy.
  2. Data + Anecdotes: Balance hard metrics (APRs, audit statuses) with real-user stories to motivate votes.
  3. Flexibility & Clarity: Offer target metrics but show willingness to adapt, and link key terms back to the Glossaryfor accessibility.

As you draft your next governance pitch—whether for EOL Allocation, Asset Support, or beyond—remember to ground your ideas in community experience, back them with objective data, and guide voters to the right background reading via internal links. That’s the anatomy of a winning proposal. What will you propose next?

References

  1. Proposal Categories Revamp — Mitosis Forum Mitosis Forum
  2. Gia’s forum anecdote — Medium “All You Need to Know as a Mitosis LP” Medium
  3. Ion Protocol yield discussion — Medium Medium
  4. “Anian” on governance benefits — X X (formerly Twitter)
  5. Forum overview — Mitosis Forum Mitosis Forum
  6. CoinGecko on vault process — CoinGecko CoinGecko
  7. EOL governance process — Medium Medium
  8. EOL Allocation fundamentals — Medium Medium
  9. Ecosystem-Owned Liquidity context — Medium Medium
  10. Governance mechanics — Mitosis Forum Mitosis Forum

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