Testing MyZubster Governance: Creating a Proposal for Green NFTs

#governance #dao #myzubster #proposal

The Article
Introduction

Yesterday, I tested the governance system on MyZubster by creating a proposal for integrating Green NFTs – a project focused on reforestation, carbon credits, and urban gardens.

Here's a quick walkthrough of the process.
The Proposal

I submitted a proposal titled "Aggiungere supporto per NFT green e sostenibilità" (Add support for green NFTs and sustainability).

What the proposal is about:

🌳 Reforestation projects – tokenizing tree planting initiatives

🌱 Carbon credits – on-chain carbon offset trading

🏡 Urban gardens – tokenizing community gardens and urban farms

Why it matters:

The green economy is growing rapidly

Blockchain can bring transparency to carbon credits

NFTs can represent real-world environmental assets

The API Response

Here's the response from the governance API:
json

{
"success": true,
"proposal": {
"title": "Aggiungere supporto per NFT green e sostenibilità",
"description": "Propongo di integrare NFT per progetti di riforestazione, crediti di carbonio e orti urbani.",
"proposer": "6a5f742332b226d34448d39c",
"category": "development",
"status": "active",
"votingStart": "2026-07-26T09:00:56.905Z",
"votingEnd": "2026-08-02T09:00:56.905Z",
"quorum": 100,
"forVotes": 0,
"againstVotes": 0,
"abstainVotes": 0,
"totalVotes": 0,
"_id": "6a65ccc8355a404fa4738f4a"
}
}

Key fields explained:
Field Meaning
title The proposal title
status: "active" Voting is currently open
votingEnd Voting closes on August 2, 2026
quorum: 100 Minimum 100 votes needed for validity
forVotes: 0 No votes cast yet
_id Unique proposal identifier
How the Governance System Works
text

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Governance Flow │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 1. User creates proposal │
│ ↓ │
│ 2. Proposal enters "active" status │
│ ↓ │
│ 3. Token holders vote (for/against/abstain) │
│ ↓ │
│ 4. If forVotes > againstVotes and quorum reached │
│ ↓ │
│ 5. Proposal moves to "passed" │
│ ↓ │
│ 6. Proposal is executed │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Voting Details

Voting Power: 1 token = 1 vote

Voting Options:

✅ For – you support the proposal

❌ Against – you oppose the proposal

⏸️ Abstain – you choose not to vote

Quorum: Minimum 100 votes required for a valid outcome
Why This Matters
Aspect Description
Decentralization The community decides, not a central authority
Transparency All proposals and votes are on-chain
Accountability Token holders have a stake in the outcome
Inclusivity Anyone with tokens can participate
Green NFTs: The Vision

If this proposal passes, MyZubster will support:
Feature Description
Reforestation NFTs Tokenize trees planted
Carbon Credits Trade carbon offsets on-chain
Urban Gardens Community garden tokenization
Sustainability Certificates Proof of environmental impact
How to Vote

To participate in governance:

Hold tokens in your MyZubster wallet

Go to the Governance page

Select a proposal

Cast your vote (for/against/abstain)

Your voting power = the number of tokens you hold.
🔗 Links

MyZubster: https://myzubster.com

Tor onion: http://olqcnbdlt35k2stmmwvzhvuetu2fc4us2jnn5wg6y6wlcddihfmdomid.onion

GitHub: https://github.com/DanielIoni-creator/MyZubsterGateway

Dev.to: https://dev.to/danielioni

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ioni-62b2b9423/

💬 Join the Conversation

What do you think about green NFTs? Should blockchain play a role in environmental sustainability?