Governance
milestone governance - how community validation works
Deep dive into Sigil's milestone governance system, where community token holders validate builder progress and control fund unlocks through transparent onchain voting.
the problem with traditional funding
Most crypto funding is binary: you either get funded upfront (risky) or don't get funded at all (limiting). This creates problems.
For communities
No accountability after tokens launch
For builders
Pressure to over-promise to secure funding
For everyone
Misaligned incentives
sigil's approach: progressive unlocks
Instead of all-or-nothing funding, Sigil enables milestone-based token unlocks validated by community governance.
Lock Tokens
Projects lock LP tokens or native tokens in Sigil's vault
Define Milestones
Set clear, measurable deliverables
Build & Deliver
Complete milestones and submit for review
Community Vote
Token holders validate completion
Unlock Funds
Approved milestones release locked tokens
governance mechanics
Milestone Proposals
Parameter Proposals
1-5x
Verification Score
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Token Holdings
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Historical Participation
for builders: creating good milestones
Specific
Deploy mainnet contract
Measurable
Quantifiable criteria
Achievable
Realistic timeframe
Relevant
Serves token holders
Time-bound
Clear deadlines
why this matters
Accountability
Builders must deliver to earn
Transparency
Everything happens onchain
Alignment
Success requires community approval
Sustainability
Progressive unlocks reduce rug risk