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# Governance Epoch Cycle

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BedrockDAO follows the **Aragon DAO epoch model**, a framework that governs the entire decision-making and reward distribution process. Each **epoch lasts 2 weeks**, structured as follows:

### **Epoch Structure**

* **Week 1: Voting Phase** 🗳️
  * veBR holders can vote on different **gauges** that determine token emissions and reward distribution.
  * Voting power is based on the duration of staked $BR—**the longer you stake, the more voting power you accumulate.**
  * Users can accumulate voting power for up to **7 days** before casting votes.
* **Week 2: Distribution & Claim Phase** 🎁
  * No voting occurs during this period.
  * Rewards are **distributed and airdrops can be claimed** based on the gauge results from the previous voting phase.

### **Staking & Voting Rules**

* Users can stake $BR **at any time** to receive veBR.
* However, they can **only vote during the Voting Phase** of each epoch.
* Voting power **accumulates daily** (up to 7 days) and can be fully utilized in the next Voting Phase.

By following this cycle, **veBR holders actively influence reward emissions**, ensuring a dynamic and fair incentive distribution system within BedrockDAO. 🚀