Submission deposit
Funds reserved when a referendum is submitted.
In plain language
The deposit discourages spam and is handled according to the runtime's governance rules.
Why it matters
It is not money spent by the proposal and should not be confused with a requested budget.
Real Vara examples
| Referendum | Governance | Execution | Direct addresses |
|---|---|---|---|
| #87 Validator Grant #1: Ray0xNodes Vara token holders approved a Gear Foundation-funded $18,000 grant supporting twelve Ray0xNodes validators for twelve months. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 20 |