Snapshot
The leading decentralized voting system.
Overview
Snapshot is a decentralized voting platform that enables DAOs, DeFi protocols, and NFT communities to conduct governance voting without incurring gas fees. It operates by taking a 'snapshot' of token holdings at a specific block, and votes are cast as signed messages, which are stored off-chain. This makes governance accessible and affordable for all members.
✨ Key Features
- Gasless voting
- Support for various voting mechanisms (e.g., single choice, quadratic, approval)
- Customizable voting strategies based on token or NFT holdings
- Multi-chain support
- ENS integration for creating DAO spaces
- Proposal and discussion forums
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free and gasless voting mechanism
- Extremely wide adoption and network effects
- High degree of flexibility in voting strategies
Unique Value: Provides a free, flexible, and user-friendly platform for decentralized governance, removing the cost barrier to participation.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used by a majority of major DAOs across the Ethereum ecosystem for governance decisions.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Decisions that require immediate, trustless on-chain execution without a multisig or other execution tool.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike on-chain voting systems like Aragon, Snapshot is gasless, making it accessible for frequent polling and for DAOs with many members. It is primarily for signaling, whereas tools like Tally often focus on the execution of on-chain proposals.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The platform is free to use. Creating a space requires owning an ENS domain.
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