Everything you need to know about participating in Railgun Governance as a governor and staker.
Railgun Governance is the active governance portal for the RAILGUN Privacy System. By staking RAIL tokens on Railgun Governance, holders gain voting power to submit and vote on protocol proposals, and earn governor rewards distributed each staking interval. The platform runs on-chain, ensuring transparent and censorship-resistant governance.
To stake on Railgun Governance, connect a compatible Web3 wallet, enter the amount of RAIL you wish to stake, complete the Approve step, then click Stake RAIL. Once staked, your tokens contribute to your voting power and make you eligible for governor reward distributions during each snapshot period.
Unlocking a stake on Railgun Governance requires a 30-day cooldown period. This delay is a security measure built into the RAILGUN governance smart contracts to ensure stability and commitment among governors. Plan your staking activity accordingly before initiating an unstake request.
Governors who actively stake RAIL on Railgun Governance receive a share of protocol fees collected by the RAILGUN Privacy System. Rewards are calculated proportionally to your voting power at each snapshot. The more RAIL you stake, and the longer you participate, the greater your share of the rewards pool.
Railgun Governance operates across Ethereum and other EVM-compatible chains where RAILGUN smart contracts are deployed, including Polygon, BNB Chain, and Arbitrum. Connect your wallet and select the appropriate network to manage your RAIL stake and governance activity.
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