# Voting and Governance

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Kinetic's governance model for the Borrow and Lend Protocol is designed to transition into a DAO while maintaining the commitment of the Core team to oversee the protocol until it becomes fully community-driven and sustainable. This approach reflects Kinetic's dedication to decentralization, ensuring that the community's voice is central in shaping the protocol's future. While the Core team maintains its responsibilities in the initial stages, the intention is for Kinetic to evolve into a truly community-governed platform.

To facilitate user participation in decision-making, Kinetic has implemented a structured monthly off-chain voting process. This process allows Kii Stakers, who are essential participants in the Kinetic ecosystem, to actively voice their opinions and contribute to the direction of integrations and additions within the protocol. Kii Stakers have the option to self-delegate and cast their votes independently or choose from a list of delegators to represent their interests. Importantly, only Kii Stakeholders who cast their votes within the specified time frame are eligible for rewards. If a user misses the opportunity to vote in one month, they can still participate in subsequent voting cycles. Kii Stakers begin earning rewards from the day they cast their vote within the designated time period, incentivizing active participation in the governance process.

Voting procedures and proposals for protocol upgrades are easily accessible from the Kinetic dashboard page, with direct links to the questions being voted upon. While the voting process is conducted off-chain, it remains an integral part of the governance model. Protocol upgrades and changes will be decided at the discretion of the Core team and announced through Kinetic's official social channels, ensuring transparency and community awareness. This approach enables Kinetic to adapt to the evolving needs and preferences of its user base while maintaining a clear and efficient decision-making process.

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