# Proposal Structure Template

**URL:** <https://gov.hashflow.com/t/proposal-structure-template/22>\
**Category:** Governance\
**Created:** [June 8, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://gov.hashflow.com/t/proposal-structure-template/22 "2022-06-08T17:08:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![brian](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/gov.hashflow.com/brian/32/162_2.png) [@brian](https://gov.hashflow.com/u/brian)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://gov.hashflow.com/t/proposal-structure-template/22/1 "2022-06-08T17:08:20Z")

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Please use the template below to structure your proposals for Hashflow.

## Proposal Structure

- Title: \<insert proposal title\>
- Author(s): \<insert name(s) of associated authors\>
- Related Discussions: \<insert links\>
- Submission Date: \<insert date\>

**Body Paragraphs:**

- Simple Summary: Give us a TL;DR on your proposal; no more than 2-3 sentences.

- Abstract: Introduce and expand on the proposal. What problems will this proposal address/solve? What’s the value-add? Highlight key points on how the proposal will improve stakeholder experience, protocol performance, and the overall implementation process.

- Specification: Let’s go deep! How will this affect the protocol both technically, socially, financially (if applicable), and governance-wise?

- Benefits (Pros): Provide benefits as to how the proposal implementation will advance the protocol.

- Downside (Cons): Are there any disadvantages with implementing the proposal?

- Voting: Define what a “yes” and “no” vote entails.

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**Author:** ![gxmxni](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/gov.hashflow.com/gxmxni/32/55_2.png) [@gxmxni](https://gov.hashflow.com/u/gxmxni)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://gov.hashflow.com/t/proposal-structure-template/22/2 "2022-06-08T22:22:28Z")

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**Author:** ![brian](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/gov.hashflow.com/brian/32/162_2.png) [@brian](https://gov.hashflow.com/u/brian)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://gov.hashflow.com/t/proposal-structure-template/22/4 "2023-01-02T15:40:48Z")

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