8. Platform Governance

8.1 Decentralized Governance Model

Dreamster implements a progressive decentralization approach, transitioning from centralized operations to community governance:

Phase 1 (Months 1-12): Core team governance with community advisory input Phase 2 (Months 13-24): Hybrid governance with community voting on key parameters Phase 3 (Months 25+): Full decentralized governance with DAO structure

8.2 Governance Token (DSTER)

DSTER token holders participate in platform governance through:

Parameter Voting: Platform fees, reserve ratios, and economic parameters Feature Proposals: New platform features and functionality additions Treasury Management: Allocation of platform treasury funds Artist Curation: Community-driven artist verification and promotion Dispute Resolution: Community arbitration of conflicts and issues

8.3 Voting Mechanisms

Proposal Submission: DSTER holders with minimum 10,000 tokens can submit proposals Voting Period: 7-day voting period for all governance proposals Quorum Requirements: Minimum 5% of total supply must participate for valid votes Implementation Timeline: Approved proposals implemented within 30 days Emergency Procedures: Fast-track voting for critical security or operational issues

8.4 Governance Treasury

Treasury Funding: 2% of all platform revenue allocated to governance treasury Community Grants: Funding for community-driven development and marketing initiatives Artist Support: Grants and incentives for high-quality artists and content creators Platform Development: Community-funded feature development and improvements Legal and Compliance: Ongoing legal and regulatory compliance costs