# Gauge Proposals

This guide is designed for partners and community members who wish to propose new gauges on [dao.yieldnest.finance](https://dao.yieldnest.finance/) . It explains:

1. Why gauges matter – the tokenomics benefits for you and for YieldNest.
2. How to participate – the step-by-step process to submit and activate a gauge proposal.
3. Where to find templates – links to ready-to-use proposal formats.

## 1. Why Gauges Matter

### What is a Gauge?

A gauge is a smart contract that distributes YND emissions to a specific pool, vault, or strategy. veYND and sdYND-gauge token holders vote on gauges every 2 weeks. Voting periods last 7 days. The results of the gauge votes determine where emissions go for the following Epoch, ensuring incentives are community-driven.

### Why Propose a Gauge?

* Boost Liquidity: Direct emissions to your DeFi opportunity to attract liquidity.
* Attract Users: More rewards = higher APR → more participants.
* Strengthen Integration: Position your protocol as part of the YieldNest ecosystem.

### Tokenomics Flywheel

Liquidity → more rewards → stronger utility → more participants. Gauges are the mechanism that powers this cycle.

## 2. How to Propose a Gauge on YieldNest DAO

### Step 1: Preparation

* Identify the pool or opportunity you want to incentivize with YND (e.g., ynETHx-ETH, ynBNBx-BNB).
* Ensure it passes security checks (audits, reliable contracts).
* Prepare key details: addresses, tokens, expected benefits.

### Step 2: Forum Proposal

* Post your proposal on [gov.yieldnest.finance](https://gov.yieldnest.finance/) .
* Use the ready-made forum template provided in the post creation.
* Fill in the template accurately and completely to help the community understand the opportunity.

### Step 3: Governance Vote

* The community will share their opinions on the proposal and informally vote in the forum to show interest.
* If there is enough interest, a core DAO member will create an official DAO proposal in Snapshot where veYND holders and sdYND-holders can officially vote on the proposal.
* Proposals will be available for voting at: <https://dao.yieldnest.finance/community>
* veYND/sdYND-gauge holders vote Yes / No / Abstain.
* If passed, the gauge is approved.

### Step 4: Activation

* A core DAO member will create a gauge that is approved after a DAO vote.
* Once the Gauge is deployed in the DAO, it will be available for voting the following epoch.

### Step 5: Incentivization & Growth

* Market your gauge to the community to attract votes and liquidity to your opportunity.
* Track performance (TVL, APR, votes) and adjust as needed.