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# Polls

Polls in a DAO are mechanisms for members to propose and vote on decisions or changes within the organization. They enable transparent and democratic participation, leveraging blockchain technology to ensure the integrity and immutability of the voting process.

### Polls in DUCAT Governance

**Referendum-Based Polls**

**Purpose:** Facilitate the direct implementation of community decisions.\
**Mechanism:** Upon reaching a majority vote, these polls trigger predefined on-chain actions.\
**Examples:**

* Allocating treasury funds.
* Approving governance changes.
* Implementing new utility.

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**Normal Polls**

**Purpose:** Gather community feedback and gauge preferences.\
**Mechanism:** The results are advisory in nature and do not directly trigger on-chain actions.\
**Examples:**

* Collecting feedback on proposed features.
* Understanding community preferences for marketing strategies.
* Measuring sentiment on potential partnerships.