Crypto & Web3
Mapping a DAO proposal vote on a phone
A mobile governance product succeeds when a member can understand a proposal and act on it in minutes. This guide walks through the vote flow as three decisions, with one worked example.
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Step one: define the entry point
Start with how a member learns a vote exists. Options include a push notification, an email digest, or a community chat link. Decide what the first screen must show: title, deadline, current status and the action required. Worked example: a community votes on allocating treasury funds to a grant round. The notification reads that a vote closes in twenty-four hours, and tapping it opens the proposal summary rather than a generic home screen. Keep the first view short, so a member knows within seconds whether the matter needs attention now or can wait until later.
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Step two: make the proposal readable
Long governance text is hard on a small screen, so decide how to layer it. Offer a three-sentence summary, then the amount or change requested, then who proposed it, then the full discussion for those who want depth. In the grant example, the summary states the requested amount, the purpose and what happens if the proposal fails. Show the vote options with plain labels and indicate any quorum needed. Avoid hiding consequences behind jargon. A member who reads the summary should be able to explain the choice to a friend, which is a good test of whether the layout works.
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Step three: confirm, sign and show the result
The final decision is how the vote is cast and recorded. The member selects an option, reviews a confirmation screen showing the choice and voting power, then signs through their connected wallet. Afterward, display a clear receipt: vote submitted, pending or counted, with the time. In the grant example, the member sees their choice and the running tally, plus a reminder of when results are final. Plan for failure cases too, such as a rejected signature or lost connection, with a message that says what happened and how to retry. Clear confirmation builds trust that participation counted.