| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | [TPP-14] Adjust TokenGovernor Parameters for Token Program Proposals (TPPs) |
| Proposal Type | TPP |
| One Sentence Summary | This proposal reduces the vote delay and vote extension periods for Token Program Proposals (TPPs) to improve the efficiency of the ZKsync governance process. |
| Proposal Author | ZKsync Foundation |
| Proposal Sponsor | ScopeLift |
| Date Created | 10-November-2025 |
| Version | v1 |
| Summary of Action | Reduce the vote delay for TPPs from 7 days to 3 days, and the late quorum vote extension from 7 days to 2 days. |
Abstract
This proposal updates the TokenGovernor parameters governing Token Program Proposals (TPPs), reducing both the VotingDelay period and the LateQuorumVoteExtension window. These changes align TPP governance with the faster and more effective parameters successfully applied to ZIPs since May 2025.
Motivation
Over the past year, the Token Assembly have demonstrated consistent engagement, timely voting behavior, and improved operational reliability. The current 7-day delay between proposal creation and voting start has often proven excessive, slowing the governance process without meaningfully increasing participation or review quality.
In May 2025, the Token Assembly approved ZIP-5 to reduce the vote delay period and late quorum extension period for ZIPs. This change streamlined the ZIP proposal lifecycle. The changes to ZIP governance parameters have been positive, and it is expected that updating TPP parameters will have a similar outcome.
By reducing the vote delay and vote extension periods for TPPs:
- Proposals can progress to the active voting stage sooner
- Extensions due to late quorum achievement are limited to a manageable 2 days
- Governance becomes more agile while maintaining the safeguards provided by the Guardian veto mechanism on both TPPs.
These changes reflect a governance system transitioning from cautious bootstrapping to operational maturity.
Specification
TokenGovernor Parameter Changes (for TPPs)
| Parameter | Current | Proposed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
votingDelay | 7 days | 3 days | Time between TPP creation and voting start |
lateQuorumVoteExtension | 7 days | 2 days | Extra time added if quorum is reached late in the voting period |
These changes will be executed through the standard parameter update functions on the TokenGovernor contract responsible for TPPs.
No redeployment of contracts is required.
Rationale
The reduced timing parameters increase agility while preserving fairness and oversight. A 3-day vote delay provides sufficient review time, and a 2-day extension balances quorum flexibility with timely execution.
Backwards Compatibility
Fully backwards compatible.
Existing proposals and governance logic remain unaffected.
Security Considerations
The shortened timing window introduces no new security risk. Guardians retain veto authority during both the vote delay and voting periods, ensuring rapid but safe governance.
Links
- Governance Contract References: GitHub – Governance Parameters Documentation
- Related Proposal: ZIP-5: Upgrade Governance Contracts
