DIP5: CAP (Collateralised Accountability Position)

Dijets Improvement Proposals Formal Submission
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DIP#: 5
Title: CAP Participation & Accountability Framework
Author(s): Core Team (@Dijets-Inc)
Domain: 0
Type: Constitutional DIP
Status: Accepted 
Date Proposed: 2026/04/24
Date Ratified: 2026/04/24
Dependencies: n/a
Replaces: n/a
Notes: -

References

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Voting Link

DIP5 - Polls | Governance Portal

Sentence Summary

DIP5 introduces a structured CAP framework to enforce active participation and accountability within Dijets Governance.

Paragraph Summary

DIP5 formalises the Collateralised Accountability Position (CAP) as a mandatory mechanism for governance participation. The framework ensures that all DGC Members remain actively engaged in proposal review, discussion, and voting processes. By introducing economic incentives and consequences tied directly to participation, this DIP aims to strengthen governance integrity, improve decision-making quality, and maintain alignment between contributors and the long-term interests of the Dijets Ecosystem. discussions & decisions. The Governance Cycle aims to provide an efficient and accessible framework as an anchor-point for the council to refine and improve upon the governance schedules.

Modules Summary

DIP5m1: CAP Requirement

Defines the minimum collateral requirements and conditions for participation in governance cycles.

DIP5m2: Participation Obligations

Outlines the expected actions and responsibilities of DGC Members during governance cycles.

DIP5m3: Non-Participation Consequences

Specifies penalties and enforcement mechanisms for failing to meet participation requirements.

DIP5m4: Redemption Mechanism

Describes how CAP positions are settled and redeemed upon successful participation.

Motivation

Sustained and effective governance requires consistent participation from all members. Passive governance behaviour introduces several risks, including:

  • Reduced quality of decision-making due to insufficient review and oversight
  • Increased vulnerability to governance capture or centralisation
  • Declining credibility of governance outcomes both internally and externally

DIP5 addresses these risks by introducing a structured accountability mechanism that ties governance participation to economic incentives. By requiring members to commit capital in the form of CAP, the framework ensures that participation is both deliberate and measurable.

The CAP mechanism creates:

  • Economic accountability, where participation is directly linked to asset recovery
  • Incentive alignment, ensuring members act in the best interest of the ecosystem
  • Governance integrity, by discouraging inactivity and reinforcing responsibility

This approach supports a more resilient and engaged governance model while maintaining flexibility for future refinements.

Specification / Proposal Details

DIP5m1: CAP Requirement

Each DGC Member must acquire a Collateralised Accountability Position (CAP) to participate in a governance cycle.

  • A CAP is obtained by locking a minimum of 1,000 DJT as collateral.
  • The locked collateral enables the member to mint or access the required governance participation units (e.g. HAL tokens, where applicable).
  • Members without an active CAP are ineligible to participate in voting or proposal processes for that cycle.

DIP5m2: Participation Obligations

DGC Members holding an active CAP are expected to:

  • Review all proposals submitted during the governance cycle
  • Participate in discussions where necessary
  • Cast votes on active governance polls within the defined voting period

Participation is considered valid when a member engages in voting activity and governance review processes as defined by the governance cycle (see DIP4).

Failure to engage in these activities may be classified as non-participation.

DIP5m3: Non-Participation Consequences

Failure to meet participation obligations may result in enforcement actions, including:

  • Partial or full forfeiture of the locked CAP collateral
  • Temporary or permanent restrictions on governance participation
  • Escalation to governance review under Constitution Article IX

The exact penalty applied may depend on:

  • Severity and frequency of non-participation
  • Broader governance context
  • Council discretion and applicable governance rules

This mechanism ensures that governance inactivity carries tangible consequences, reinforcing accountability across all members.

DIP5m4: Redemption Mechanism

  • CAP positions may be redeemed at the end of a governance cycle upon successful participation.
  • Redemption requires meeting the defined participation obligations throughout the cycle.
  • Members must return a predefined governance participation threshold, set at a baseline of 1,050 HAL tokens (or equivalent mechanism), to unlock their original collateral.
  • The additional amount represents a participation settlement requirement and contributes to the broader governance incentive structure.

Failure to meet redemption conditions may result in:

  • Delayed redemption
  • Partial collateral recovery
  • Full forfeiture depending on governance rules

Conclusion

DIP5 establishes a clear and enforceable framework for governance participation through the implementation of CAP. By aligning incentives with responsibility, the proposal strengthens governance integrity, ensures active engagement, and enhances the overall effectiveness of decision-making within the Dijets Ecosystem.