> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.phala.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> Participate in Phala Network governance using PHA tokens and democratic processes.

# Phala Governance

Phala uses **Snapshot** as its off-chain governance platform, allowing community members to participate in proposals and voting without paying gas fees. Anyone holding **vPHA** (the governance token) can take part in decision-making.

## How Voting Works

Snapshot takes periodic “snapshots” of wallet balances to determine voting power.\
Your **vPHA balance at the snapshot block** decides how many votes you have.\
No tokens are locked, and no transactions are sent—governance is **gas-free**.

## How to Participate

1. Go to the Phala Snapshot space:\
   **[https://snapshot.box/#/s:phala-network.eth](https://snapshot.box/#/s:phala-network.eth)**

2. Connect your wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, OKX Wallet, etc.).

3. Browse active proposals:\
   Each proposal includes:
   * Title & description
   * Voting options
   * Voting period
   * Impact on the network

4. Cast your vote:\
   Choose an option and sign a message.\
   **No gas fee** is involved, as Snapshot uses off-chain signatures.

## Creating a Proposal (for eligible members)

1. Click **New Proposal**
2. Fill in:
   * Title
   * Summary and motivation
   * Voting options (Yes/No/Multiple Choice)
   * Voting duration
3. Submit and sign—your proposal will go live instantly.

## Best Practices for Governance

* Hold **vPHA** to participate effectively.
* Read proposal details carefully before voting.
* Participate early in case you need to switch networks or adjust your wallet.
* Discuss proposals on the Discord before they go live.

Phala’s Snapshot governance is designed to be open, gas-free, and accessible.\
If you hold vPHA, no matter it's on Ethereum or Phala L2, you are an active part of the network—your vote directly shapes Phala’s future.