7. Governance Model

The transition from centralized ownership to decentralized participation requires more than token access. It requires a governance system that gives users the ability to influence protocol decisions in a transparent and inclusive manner. OWNAI is governed by its community through a framework that balances openness with responsibility, and accessibility with legal rigor.

Voting eligibility is determined by token staking. $OAN token stakers will receive 1 vote per 1 $OAN staked, giving contributors direct influence over the direction of the protocol. This ensures that no single entity can dominate governance outcomes, maintaining fairness and distributed influence across the community.

Governance within OWNAI is community-driven through Snapshot, a transparent, token-weighted voting platform. Any $OAN staker can submit a proposal to the OWNAI team, which will review it for clarity, feasibility, and relevance. Once approved, the proposal is submitted directly for a formal vote on Snapshot, allowing the community to evaluate and decide on initiatives efficiently and transparently.

Legal compliance is a required step before any approved proposal can be implemented. All governance actions that involve asset onboarding, revenue handling, or jurisdictional changes are subject to review by compliance advisors. This prevents the protocol from executing decisions that may violate local laws or endanger the legal integrity of the asset structure. The goal is to maintain decentralization without compromising regulatory security.

Through this model, OWNAI ensures that the users who benefit from the protocol also have the power to shape its evolution.