Decision period

The maximum track-specific period in which a referendum can satisfy approval and support.

In plain language

Thresholds can change as the period advances. A referendum that never satisfies them may time out.

Why it matters

The same vote totals can have different effects at different points in the decision period.

Real Vara examples

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#43 Timed-out signal supporting voting power for pooled VARA

This proposal asked token holders to signal support for giving nomination-pool stake voting power, but it timed out and recorded no approved signal.

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Related terms

Approval curve · Support curve · Timed Out