# Governance **URL:** https://horizen.discourse.group/c/governance/8.md [Latest](https://horizen.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://horizen.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://horizen.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About Horizen governance](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/about-horizen-governance/39)
**Author:** [@Manon](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/Manon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 5:45am UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/about-horizen-governance/39 "2023-10-11T05:45:37Z")
Decentralized governance is a cornerstone of the Horizen ecosystem. For a public blockchain like Horizen, with many participants from developers and miners to node operators and tokenholders, it is necessary to have a fr… --- ## [ZenIP-42408: Authorization of $ZEN Allocation for a Phased, Alignment-First ZEN Staking Program](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42408-authorization-of-zen-allocation-for-a-phased-alignment-first-zen-staking-program/1086)
**Author:** [@finpunk](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/finpunk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42408-authorization-of-zen-allocation-for-a-phased-alignment-first-zen-staking-program/1086 "2026-03-16T12:28:24Z")
ZenIP-42408: Authorization of $ZEN Allocation for a Phased, Alignment-First ZEN Staking Program Status Discussion Author(s) Horizen Labs / Horizen Foundation Prepared collaboratively by members of Horizen Labs and the … --- ## [ZenIP IDEA: Migration Path and Goodwill Compensation for Users with Locked ZEN](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-idea-migration-path-and-goodwill-compensation-for-users-with-locked-zen/877)
**Author:** [@friend](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/friend)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-idea-migration-path-and-goodwill-compensation-for-users-with-locked-zen/877 "2025-10-09T14:57:03Z")
Abstract Due to the expedited removal of the shielded pool (ZenIP-42207), some community members have lost access to their ZEN. This proposal outlines a DAO-funded goodwill compensation plan to address that loss and main… --- ## [ZenIP 42406 Addendum: Proposing a Bold Leap Forward to Base for $ZEN and EON](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42406-addendum-proposing-a-bold-leap-forward-to-base-for-zen-and-eon/893)
**Author:** [@zain](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/zain)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42406-addendum-proposing-a-bold-leap-forward-to-base-for-zen-and-eon/893 "2025-03-15T22:40:04Z")
Preamble ZenIP: 42408 Title: ZenIP 42406 Addendum: Proposing a Bold Leap Forward to Base for $ZEN and EON Owner: Zain Cheng Discussions-To: zain@horizenlabs.io Status: Draft Type: Technical Created: February 13, 2025 Li… --- ## [Horizen DAO Special Council vote on Feb 15 - who wants to step up?](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/horizen-dao-special-council-vote-on-feb-15-who-wants-to-step-up/814)
**Author:** [@blockops](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/blockops)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/horizen-dao-special-council-vote-on-feb-15-who-wants-to-step-up/814 "2024-12-22T14:22:23Z")
The Horizen special council is 7 people who provide a safety net to the Horizen DAO. The exact roles and responsibilities are detailed in the governance documents. The way I see it, the council does the following: Atte… --- ## [ZenIP 42407 Proposed: Tokenomics for Horizen 2.0](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42407-proposed-tokenomics-for-horizen-2-0/718)
**Author:** [@domenico](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/domenico)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42407-proposed-tokenomics-for-horizen-2-0/718 "2024-09-24T16:43:24Z")
Preamble ZenIP: 42407 Title: Tokenomics for Horizen 2.0 Owner: Domenico Cusumano, Tyler Logsdon Discussions-To: dcusumano@horizenlabs.io, tlogsdon@horizenlabs.io Status: Draft Type: Technical Created: September 5th, 202… --- ## [New ZenIP Idea: Tokenomics for Horizen 2.0](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-tokenomics-for-horizen-2-0/702)
**Author:** [@domenico](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/domenico)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-tokenomics-for-horizen-2-0/702 "2024-09-05T17:10:51Z")
The approved technical ZenIP 42406: ‘Technical Roadmap for the Migration of $ZEN and EON’ did not include tokenomic changes within its scope. Horizen Labs requests drafting a proposal defining outlining tokenomics strate… --- ## [ZenIP 42406 PROPOSED: Technical Roadmap for the Migration of $ZEN and EON](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42406-proposed-technical-roadmap-for-the-migration-of-zen-and-eon/648)
**Author:** [@zain](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/zain)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42406-proposed-technical-roadmap-for-the-migration-of-zen-and-eon/648 "2024-08-27T14:17:20Z")
Preamble ZenIP: 42406 Title: Technical Roadmap for the Migration of $ZEN and EON Owner: Zain Cheng Discussions-To: zain@horizenlabs.io Status: Draft Type: Technical Created: June 6, 2024 License: M… --- ## [New Article on Horizen DAO and its Special Council](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-article-on-horizen-dao-and-its-special-council/697)
**Author:** [@Manon](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/Manon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-article-on-horizen-dao-and-its-special-council/697 "2024-08-20T17:24:06Z")
Hello, I just wrote an article about the Horizen DAO, its Special Council, and famous ZenIPs. Please let me know what you think and if you have some questions I will be able to answer! --- ## [New ZenIP Idea: Technical Roadmap for the Migration of $ZEN and EON](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-technical-roadmap-for-the-migration-of-zen-and-eon/639)
**Author:** [@john](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/john)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 11:07am UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-technical-roadmap-for-the-migration-of-zen-and-eon/639 "2024-06-12T11:07:35Z")
In ZenIP 42405, the Horizen community tasked Horizen Labs with developing a strategic plan for transitioning the EON blockchain and $ZEN cryptocurrency from the current Horizen Mainchain to an advanced blockchain archite… --- ## [New ZenIP Idea: New Horizen Token and Governance](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-new-horizen-token-and-governance/498)
**Author:** [@bryan\_outerlands](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/bryan_outerlands)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 11:00pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-new-horizen-token-and-governance/498 "2024-05-27T23:00:01Z")
Earlier this year, the Horizen community voted overwhelmingly in favor of embarking on the “New Horizen” initiative to modernize Horizen’s blockchain. This project will turn Horizen into a modular blockchain optimized fo… --- ## [ZenIP 42405 DRAFT: Directing the Horizen Foundation to Request a Migration Proposal for $ZEN and EON](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42405-draft-directing-the-horizen-foundation-to-request-a-migration-proposal-for-zen-and-eon/627)
**Author:** [@PVM](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/PVM)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42405-draft-directing-the-horizen-foundation-to-request-a-migration-proposal-for-zen-and-eon/627 "2024-05-27T22:58:59Z")
Preamble ZENIP: 42405 Title: Directing the Horizen Foundation to Request a Migration Proposal for $ZEN and EON Owner: Paul Mihalache Discussions-To: Paul Mihalache, thesadu4ever@gmail.com Comments-URL: Status: Draf… --- ## [New ZenIP Idea - Kicking off Work on a Migration Path for $ZEN and EON](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-kicking-off-work-on-a-migration-path-for-zen-and-eon/620)
**Author:** [@rocket](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/rocket)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-kicking-off-work-on-a-migration-path-for-zen-and-eon/620 "2024-05-09T16:28:04Z")
On the back of Rob’s blog post laying out his vision for the future of $ZEN and EON, and Rolf’s post over the weekend soliciting the community’s thoughts on migrating $ZEN and EON, I believe that someone in the community… --- ## [ZENIP: 42404 Delegated Staking Reward Mechanism on EON](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42404-delegated-staking-reward-mechanism-on-eon/552)
**Author:** [@domenico](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/domenico)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42404-delegated-staking-reward-mechanism-on-eon/552 "2024-05-09T16:25:36Z")
Preamble ZenIp: 42404 Title: “Delegated Staking Reward Mechanism on EON” Owner: Domenico Cusumano, dcusumano@horizenlabs.io Idea Discussion: New ZenIP - Delegated Staking on EON Status: Draft Type: Technical Create… --- ## [Request For Proposals: RFP #1 (RETRACTED)](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/request-for-proposals-rfp-1-retracted/575)
**Author:** [@Wildri](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/Wildri)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/request-for-proposals-rfp-1-retracted/575 "2024-05-03T07:35:41Z")
UPDATE TO POST: May 5, 2024: The below RFP #1 post has been retracted by The Horizen Foundation and can be disregarded. Please refer to the retraction statement posted under a separate topic RFP #1 - Retraction statement… --- ## [\[Updated\] RFP #1 - Wagmi Studio - Proposal 05032024](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/updated-rfp-1-wagmi-studio-proposal-05032024/605)
**Author:** [@gmjn](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/gmjn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 7:33am UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/updated-rfp-1-wagmi-studio-proposal-05032024/605 "2024-05-03T07:33:25Z")
Hello everyone, as we saw the amended overview, here’s our updated technical proposal for RFP #1! Our team fervently hopes that it will meet your requirements and I remain at your disposal for any further clarification. … --- ## [RFP #1 - Wagmi Studio - Proposal 04262024](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/rfp-1-wagmi-studio-proposal-04262024/594)
**Author:** [@gmjn](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/gmjn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/rfp-1-wagmi-studio-proposal-04262024/594 "2024-04-30T23:36:42Z")
Hello everyone, here’s our proposal for RFP #1! https://online.fliphtml5.com/pxsdh/xiek/ Our team fervently hopes that it will meet your requirements and I remain at your disposal for any further clarification. Feel f… --- ## [ZenIP/EONIP Voting and Procedure Tutorial](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-eonip-voting-and-procedure-tutorial/580)
**Author:** [@Manon](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/Manon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-eonip-voting-and-procedure-tutorial/580 "2024-04-22T22:49:11Z")
Dear Horizen DAO community, Please find the ZenIP voting and Procedure Tutorial in this new article that will permit you to learn more about the Horizen governance. --- ## [Horizen Analytics](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/horizen-analytics/573)
**Author:** [@DODO](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/DODO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/horizen-analytics/573 "2024-04-22T07:46:01Z")
Hey, I work with PYOR, a blockchain analytics firm backed by Coinbase and Castle Island Ventures. We have worked with protocols like Compound, Tezos, Quickswap, and ICP to build custom analytics dashboards and research … --- ## [New ZenIP - Delegated Staking on EON](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-delegated-staking-on-eon/492)
**Author:** [@domenico](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/domenico)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-delegated-staking-on-eon/492 "2024-04-15T17:52:47Z")
Introduction Horizen EON network is Proof of Stake, and already has a large quantity of ZEN providing security through staking to the EON forger nodes. In version 1.4 of Horizen EON, it is proposed to improve the usabili… --- ## [ZenIP: EON User Incentives Program for Ecosystem Growth](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-eon-user-incentives-program-for-ecosystem-growth/469)
**Author:** [@RME18](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/RME18)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 4:25am UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-eon-user-incentives-program-for-ecosystem-growth/469 "2024-04-09T04:25:13Z")
Following up on the idea in Discourse posted here, posting the full ZenIP below. ZenIP: EON User Incentives Program for Ecosystem Growth Owner: Ross Elkin, relkin@horizenlabs.io Status: Draft Type: Standard Created:… --- ## [ZenIP - Horizen India Roadshow](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-horizen-india-roadshow/472)
**Author:** [@martindoc](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/martindoc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-horizen-india-roadshow/472 "2024-03-21T16:34:55Z")
Abstract This proposal seeks to drive the growth and adoption of Horizen in India’s blockchain ecosystem. The “Horizen India Roadshow” program proposes engaging with a mature set of builders to bring quality contribution… --- ## [ZenIP 42401: Updating Proposal and Quorum Thresholds](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42401-updating-proposal-and-quorum-thresholds/440)
**Author:** [@RME18](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/RME18)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42401-updating-proposal-and-quorum-thresholds/440 "2024-03-08T15:01:10Z")
ZenIp: 42401 Title: “Updating Proposal and Quorum Thresholds” Owner: Ross Elkin, relkin@horizenlabs.io Comments-URI: Status: Final Type: Standard Created: 02-28-2024 Abstract This ZenIP proposes lowering the thre… --- ## [New ZenIP Idea - User Incentives Discussion](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-user-incentives-discussion/380)
**Author:** [@TurtleBear](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/TurtleBear)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-user-incentives-discussion/380 "2024-03-03T12:44:20Z")
After being in contact with some ecosystem partners and protocols currently on EON we’d like to initiate a community discussion around a potential ZenIP that holds the potential to significantly enhance our ecosystem’s p… --- ## [ZenIp: 42400 - Modernizing Horizen Technology via a Modular Proof Verification Layer](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42400-modernizing-horizen-technology-via-a-modular-proof-verification-layer/394)
**Author:** [@system](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42400-modernizing-horizen-technology-via-a-modular-proof-verification-layer/394 "2024-02-27T22:00:50Z")
ZenIp: 42400 Title: “Modernizing Horizen Technology via a Modular Proof Verification Layer” Owner: Diego Alvarez, dalvarez@horizenlabs.io Comments-URI: ZenIp: 42400 - Modernizing Horizen Technology via a Modular Proof… --- ## [New ZenIP Idea: Lowering the threshold for proposing non-technical ZenIPs](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-lowering-the-threshold-for-proposing-non-technical-zenips/261)
**Author:** [@RME18](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/RME18)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-lowering-the-threshold-for-proposing-non-technical-zenips/261 "2024-02-22T21:53:41Z")
The current threshold for introducing non-technical ZenIPs is 100,000 Zen. I feel that this is too high and inhibits greater community participation, even considering delegation. I understand that there is a desire to pr… --- ## [ New ZenIP Idea - “New Horizen” Discussion](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-new-horizen-discussion/345)
**Author:** [@system](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/new-zenip-idea-new-horizen-discussion/345 "2024-02-07T14:17:23Z")
The Horizen ecosystem has always been driven by the ambitious vision of becoming the “Zero-Knowledge Enabled Network of Blockchains.” While the project has made some important contributions towards this end, most notably… --- ## [ZenIP 42207 passes: Private transactions are over on Horizen, here’s what you need to do](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42207-passes-private-transactions-are-over-on-horizen-here-s-what-you-need-to-do/320)
**Author:** [@Manon](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/Manon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42207-passes-private-transactions-are-over-on-horizen-here-s-what-you-need-to-do/320 "2024-01-11T19:11:36Z")
Dear Horizen Community, You recently voted yes to the ZenIP 42207 proposing the complete removal of the shielded pool from the Horizen mainchain. Since the private transactions and private addresses won’t be accessible… --- ## [ZenIP 42207, OKX, Binance AMA Recap](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42207-okx-binance-ama-recap/319)
**Author:** [@Manon](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/Manon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42207-okx-binance-ama-recap/319 "2024-01-11T18:35:53Z")
Dear Community, An AMA happened on Horizen Twitter on January 5th. The recorded AMA is here: https://twitter.com/horizenglobal/status/1743270132783169591 On this topic you’ll have a recap on the questions and answers… --- ## [Zenip-42207 Voting](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42207-voting/311)
**Author:** [@rocket](https://horizen.discourse.group/u/rocket)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/zenip-42207-voting/311 "2024-01-08T17:39:51Z")
Voting is live By voting on this proposal, you are directly influencing the future of the Horizen ecosystem. We urge all eligible $ZEN holders to participate in this important decision-making process. [Next page](https://horizen.discourse.group/c/governance/8.md?page=1)