Railgun Governance: Stake RAIL & Govern the Privacy Protocol
Everything you need to know about staking, voting power, and on-chain governance with Railgun Governance.
What is Railgun Governance and how does it work?
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Railgun Governance is the on-chain governance platform for the RAILGUN Privacy System. RAIL token holders can stake their tokens to acquire voting power and participate in protocol proposals. Staking rewards — funded by protocol fees — are distributed each staking interval to active governors.
How do I stake RAIL tokens on Railgun Governance?
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Connect your wallet using the "Connect Wallet" button. Then on the Stake tab, enter the amount of RAIL you wish to stake. First approve the token spend (Step 1), then confirm the staking transaction (Step 2). Your staked RAIL is converted to voting power at the next snapshot.
What rewards can I earn with Railgun Governance?
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By staking RAIL on Railgun Governance you earn governor rewards each interval. These rewards come from protocol transaction fees collected by the RAILGUN Privacy System. The Rewards tab shows your pending and claimable rewards at any time.
How long does it take to unstake on Railgun Governance?
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Unlocking your staked RAIL requires a 30-day cooldown period. Once the cooldown expires, you can complete the withdrawal and receive your RAIL tokens back in your wallet. Plan your staking strategy accordingly to ensure liquidity when needed.
Which networks does Railgun Governance support?
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Railgun Governance governance operates on Ethereum mainnet. The underlying RAILGUN Privacy System is deployed across multiple EVM-compatible networks including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Polygon, enabling private transactions across the most widely used blockchains.
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