Change the proposal reward amount to a fairer variable system
Aqua governance proposal to replace fixed 500k AQUA rewards for proposal creators with a variable system that ties rewards to proposal complexity, from 100k AQUA base to 1M AQUA maximum.
Aqua's current governance system awards all proposal creators 500,000 AQUA, regardless of effort or complexity. A new proposal recommends replacing this fixed amount with a tiered system: 100k AQUA minimum for basic proposals and up to 900k AQUA additional for complex submissions with detailed mechanics or technical solutions.
The proposal outlines three implementation paths. Option 3 allows proposers to set an 'asking price' when submitting, giving them control over how the community votes on the reward alongside the proposal merits. This ties creator incentives to community consensus, potentially improving proposal quality while maintaining governance transparency.
The shift aims to reward sophisticated contributions more fairly while preventing overpayment for minor adjustments, with future price adjustments possible as AQUA's market value changes.
