On-chain proposal

An on-chain proposal records a decision submitted to governance on the network. It may include contract calls for execution if approved. Voting, execution and delays follow specific rules; proposal approval does not necessarily mean its actions have executed.

Written by Pablo Gómez

Founder & CEO at Metlabs · Reviewed on October 11, 2026

A proposal can identify target contracts, amounts and call data. These specify requested actions rather than only a voter-facing description.

The protocol defines submission, voting, approval and execution requirements. A timelock may add a delay, and an executor may need to send a transaction after approval.

Voting validity and execution success are separate stages. Calls can fail or face additional permissions and conditions.