Agora
Serokell developed a web application designed to provide a comprehensive view of the voting process within the Tezos blockchain.
Agora enables Tezos users to easily monitor the voting process and check the latest approved changes.
What is Agora used for?
Tezos is a decentralized platform where proposals for changes can only be introduced if a majority of participants vote in favor of them.
Therefore, the voting system is fundamental to the platform's ongoing development.
For all Tezos developers, it is crucial to know what they are voting on, when the voting session ends, and whether the proposal was accepted or not.
To ensure all users have equal rights within the globally distributed community, the voting process should span several days, and the outcomes must be made publicly available.
Serokell enhanced Tezos blockchain governance
by developing a tool for monitoring the voting process.
Agora is a web application that consolidates voting times, results, and provides information on when the next vote will conclude, as well as which updates are scheduled for implementation.
The primary goal of Agora is providing an accessible platform where Tezos users can:
- Gain insights into the current state of the voting process.
- Explore Tezos Improvement Proposals (TZIPs).
- Participate in discussions regarding ongoing and future protocol updates.
Our solution
Serokell designed the Agora app with several key features to meet these objectives:
Voting period insights
Users can view info on every voting period, incl. protocol proposals, voting statistics, and the list of bakers (validators) who voted for or against.
Community forum
Agora includes a forum where users can discuss proposals, share insights, and engage with the broader Tezos community.
Real-time updates
For ongoing voting periods, Agora displays estimated end dates and the schedule for future periods, keeping users up to date with the current proposals being voted on.
TZIP navigation
The platform allows users to easily navigate through Tezos Improvement Proposals, facilitating a deeper understanding of proposed updates.
Results
Serokell enhanced the Tezos platform with new web applications to monitor the voting process on the Tezos blockchain and to aggregate voting results.
Enhancing transparency
Providing a centralized view of the voting process and related proposals has made the governance model of Tezos more transparent.
Fostering community engagement
The ability to discuss proposals and updates has encouraged active participation from the community, ensuring a more democratic governance process.
Facilitating informed decision-making
By offering comprehensive data and discussions on TZIPs and voting periods, Agora helps users make informed choices during voting processes.
Gathering feedback
Developers and stakeholders can use the platform to gauge community sentiment and feedback on proposals, aiding in the refinement of future updates.
Further Steps
We are passionate about further platform and infrastructure development to streamline Tezos' popularity and growth.