A '''stakeholder''' in the Bisq network is any '''individual''' that holds [[BSQ]] tokens. Ownership of BSQ grants the holder the ability (and responsibility) to participate in the [[Introduction to the DAO|Bisq DAO's governance]]. Stakeholders can come from various backgrounds – they may be active traders using the platform, contributors developing the software or providing support, or simply individuals who have acquired BSQ and wish to have a say in the project's direction. == What Can Stakeholders Do? == The primary function of a stakeholder is to participate in '''[[Introduction to the DAO|DAO governance]]''' through voting. Stakeholders use their BSQ voting weight to decide on various types of [[Proposals]]: * '''Compensation Requests:''' Approving payments (in newly issued BSQ) to contributors for work completed. * '''Reimbursement Requests:''' Approving reimbursements (in BSQ) for specific expenses incurred by contributors. * '''Parameter Change Proposals:''' Voting on changes to network or trading parameters (e.g., trading fees, security deposit settings). * '''Role Proposals:''' Approving contributors for specific [[Bisq 2 Roles|bonded roles]]. * '''Confiscation Proposals:''' Voting on whether to confiscate a bonded role holder's BSQ bond due to misconduct. * '''Generic Proposals:''' Voting on broader strategic decisions or other matters affecting the Bisq project. Details on the mechanics of voting, including casting votes, stake weight, and the different phases of a voting cycle, can be found on the [[Participating in a DAO voting cycle]] page. Note that certain actions, like submitting proposals or casting votes, may require paying small fees in BSQ. == Why Participate? == Active stakeholder participation is vital for the health and decentralization of the Bisq network: * '''Guides Development:''' Voting on compensation requests directly funds the work contributors do, influencing what gets built and maintained. * '''Sets Strategy:''' Voting on parameter changes and generic proposals shapes the rules, economics, and future direction of the platform. * '''Ensures Decentralization:''' Wide participation prevents governance power from concentrating in too few hands, upholding Bisq's core principles. By voting, stakeholders collectively steer the Bisq project according to the community's consensus. [[Category:DAO]] [[Category:Concepts]]