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What is Proof-of-Gathering? Merit-Based DAO Governance Explained
Learn what Proof-of-Gathering is in DAO governance, how it prevents token whale plutocracy, and how ONTON uses verified event check-ins to gate Chamber 2 (Organizer Council).
Definition:
Proof-of-Gathering is a non-financial governance credential earned by organizing real-world or digital events with verified human attendance. Unlike token-weighted voting—where anyone with capital can buy influence—Proof-of-Gathering cannot be bought on a decentralized exchange. It proves that an organizer has brought real people together and verified their presence at the door.
How Proof-of-Gathering Works in ONTON DAO
In ONTON DAO and our Everything About DAOs Pillar Guide, Proof-of-Gathering is the mandatory entry rule for Chamber 2 (The Organizer & Partner Council):
- Verified Event Threshold: An organizer unlocks Chamber 2 automatically after hosting at least 1 public event on ONTON with 5 or more approved and checked-in guests verified via 20-second rotating QR Code Door Check-In passes (or by holding verified Founding Organizer status).
- Immune to Token Whales: Just as the Optimism Collective prevents
$OPwhales from buying seats in its Soulbound Citizens' House, ONTON never allows$ONITtoken balance alone to grant a seat in the Organizer Council. - Dual-Track Pro Fee Tier: Active organizers who reach 500 ONTON Points through hosting events and referrals unlock the 2.5% Pro Organizer Fee Tier with zero crypto required.
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