👋 Getting started

What is M-KURA?

M-KURA is an Open-Source, Decentralized, Immutable, User-Owned and Governed, Public Participation Platform that allows DAOs, Organizations, Groups and Communities to vote easily and without on-chain gas fees.

The system allows high customization of the voting process to cater to the diverse needs of the users and organizations. Customization includes different aspects like calculation of the users' voting power, selection of the voting mechanism, proposal and vote validation, and many more.

Is M-KURA free to use?

Yes. From creating a space, creating a proposal, to voting, everything is free.

Do I need to create a user account?

Yes. For your vote to be cast, you have to create an account, which auto generates a new Cryptographic (Public - Private) key pair for you to Save. This Key Pair will be how you directly control your vote and no one, even us, can change your vote. So, make sure to copy and back up the 12 word phrases. That is your account and if you clear your cache (without backing up), you will not be able to regain access to your account. You can also import an existing key pair using the Private Key or the Mnemonic(12/24 words/phrases).

What is a space?

You can think of a space as an organization's account on M-KURA which can be viewed by anyone visiting the platform. It serves as a hub for all proposals related to the organization and a source of information for the users. It’s also where users will vote on proposals in their community.

What is a proposal?

Proposals are key elements of the voting system. It presents a change suggestion related to a specific organization and enables eligible users to cast their vote.

How can I vote?

You need to create your account (or connect an external wallet like Metamask) and fulfil the requirements defined by the voting strategies used by a specific space (most general spaces will allow anyone to vote without needing any token). For example, you might be required to hold a specific amount of the organization’s token. You can see the voting strategies directly on a proposal’s page in the Information section:

If you don’t understand why your voting power is 0 or how the strategies work in detail, we recommend reaching out to the organization directly. In most cases you don’t have the voting power because you did not hold the required tokens of that space.

If you are eligible to vote, you can cast your vote directly from the proposal’s page. Once you select the choice(s) and confirm your vote. That’s it!

Is voting on M-KURA safe?

Yes. The message you sign to cast the vote doesn’t affect your holdings or web3 identity. There are some spaces which are flagged with a warning badge if we suspect them to be fake but you don’t need to worry if you have cast a vote on their proposal. There is no risk to your funds associated with signing an M-KURA vote.

I can’t vote, what should I do?

There might be multiple reasons for that. Most usually, you don’t have the required tokens in your account. (Most general spaces will not require any tokens.)

Is M-KURA open source?

Yes. All our repositories can be found at https://github.com/mkuravote/.

How can I get in touch?

If you have an issue with your space, a proposal or voting, make sure to first read the FAQ and search in our documentation: https://docs.m-kura.vote.

If it doesn’t answer your question or you would like to get in touch with regard to another topic, you can reach us in our Discord or Telegram.