> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bosagora.org/en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bosagora.org/en/votera/introduction.md).

# Introduction

The BOSagora Congress Network is a decentralized governance system composed of validators (node operators). Based on the principle of **“one validator, one vote”**, all validators participate in decision-making with equal authority, ensuring a democratic and transparent governance without centralized control.

The Congress Network’s decision-making process consists of **proposal, discussion, evaluation, and voting**, through which critical matters such as system upgrades and commons budget allocations are determined. The commons budget, funded by block issuance and transaction fees, is used to foster the growth of the network and ecosystem.

**Votera** is the online platform that enables the operation of this Congress Network. By recording all decision-making data on the blockchain, Votera ensures transparency and accountability. Through Votera, validators can submit proposals, exchange opinions, and cast votes—shaping the future of the BOSagora ecosystem together.