A simple explanation on how to organise governance work and when to move forward.

Life of a proposal on the Aave DAO.pdf

The graph illustrates the life cycle of a proposal in the Aave DAO. It shows the different stages and time frames involved in the governance process.

  1. Temp Check: This is the initial stage where a proposal is introduced for discussion. It lasts for 5 days.
  2. Temp Check Snapshot: After the Temp Check stage, a snapshot is taken to gauge the sentiment of the Aave community. This snapshot period lasts for 4 days.
  3. ARFC Forum: If the Temp Check and Temp Check Snapshot are successful, the proposal moves to the ARFC (Aave Request for Comments) stage. This is where the community can provide more detailed feedback and suggestions. The ARFC Forum stage lasts for 5 days.
  4. ARFC Snapshot: Similar to the Temp Check Snapshot, a snapshot is taken after the ARFC Forum stage to gauge sentiment. This snapshot period lasts for 4 days.
  5. AIP: Once the ARFC stage is complete and the proposal has received sufficient support and feedback, it moves to the AIP (Aave Improvement Proposal) stage. This is where the formal proposal is made, including technical specifications and implementation details.

The graph provides a visual representation of the time frames and stages involved in the governance process of the Aave DAO.

You can find more details in Forum:

[ARFC] ARFC and TEMP CHECK Framework