# Governance eckoDAO is a community-centric ecosystem built on the Kadena blockchain, powered by the $KDX token. It operates under a decentralized governance model, ensuring democratic decision-making and a high degree of community involvement. The governance of eckoDAO is primarily executed through the $KDX token. Token holders are given voting power proportional to their locked holdings, empowering them to influence the ecosystem's direction. This system is enhanced by [governance mining](/eckodao/eckodex/governance-mining.md), a mechanism that rewards active participants with[ voting power](broken://pages/oLabfYDCg8i3BSF9ws8b), thus incentivizing constructive involvement in the ecosystem's governance. The roles and responsibilities within the governance structure are thoroughly detailed in the [eckoGOV section](/eckodao/eckogov/welcome-to-eckogov.md). This comprehensive guide provides clarity and transparency on how decisions are made, proposals are submitted, and voting takes place, ensuring that every $KDX holder can effectively participate in the governance process. {% content-ref url="/pages/NEKvvLOGmvjIbf8XI9W2" %} [Broken mention](broken://pages/NEKvvLOGmvjIbf8XI9W2) {% endcontent-ref %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ecko.finance/eckodao/welcome/governance.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.