Governance
Verana's dual governance model balances network security with ecosystem growth through the Verana Council and Verana Foundation.
How Verana Is Governed
Verana's governance is intentionally split between two entities with distinct but complementary roles to ensure both technical resilience and ecosystem-driven growth.
The Verana Council
Ensures the security, reliability, and neutrality of the network by operating the validator infrastructure and making collective governance decisions.
The Verana Foundation
Drives growth, innovation, and adoption by supporting developers, funding ecosystem projects, and fostering community engagement.
Balanced Governance Model
This dual structure ensures Verana is both technically resilient and ecosystem-driven, balancing operational stability with long-term growth and adoption.
The Verana Council
Verana is run by a Council: a group of trusted, independent organizations from our industry. They don't own Verana, but they operate and oversee the core servers (called “validators”) that keep the network secure and reliable.
Key Idea
Verana uses Council governance with one-member-one-vote. It is not stake-based or token-holder voting.
Trust You Can Verify
Council members are known, accountable organizations.
Stability Over Hype
Changes require broad agreement, not whoever holds the most tokens.
Industry Alignment
The people helping govern the network are active participants in our ecosystem.
How Decisions Are Made
One Member, One Vote
Every Council member has a single vote.
Supermajority Required
Most decisions need a supermajority (e.g., two-thirds) to pass.
Transparent Process
Proposals and outcomes are recorded and published.
Validators: The Network Nodes That Secure Verana
Council Members = Validators
Only Council members can run validator nodes (the secure servers that process transactions).
3-Year Service Terms
Validators commit to a minimum three-year term of reliable operation.
Renewal Reviews
At the end of a term, the Council reviews performance and votes on renewal.
Adding or Removing Validators
Bringing in a new validator—or offboarding one—always requires a Council vote.
Emergency Safety
In urgent situations, the Council can temporarily pause a validator, followed by a formal vote.
What This Means for Users and Builders
Security
Multiple independent operators keep the network resilient.
Reliability
Validators are long-term, vetted partners—no fly-by-night actors.
Transparency
Governance proposals and results are visible.
Accountability
Poor performance can lead to non-renewal or removal by a Council vote.
What We Don't Do
No Stake-Weighted Governance
Holding more tokens does not give you more votes.
No Single-Party Control
No company or fund can unilaterally change the rules.
Bottom Line
Verana's Council model blends professional stewardship with transparent, one-member-one-vote decisions, so you get a network that's trustworthy, stable, and built for the long term.
Quick FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear most from the community.
What's a validator?
Independent, secure servers that check transactions and keep the network honest.
Who is on the Council?
A rotating set of industry organizations selected for their track record, independence, and commitment to Verana's mission.
Can anyone become a validator?
Not directly. Only Council members can run validators, and Council membership requires a vote.
How often do things change?
Validators serve multi-year terms. Changes happen through proposals and supermajority votes, not on a whim.
The Verana Foundation
The Verana Foundation is the ecosystem driver of Verana. Where the Council ensures network security, the Foundation ensures adoption, innovation, and growth.
Funds Innovation
Provides grants and investments to developers, startups, and organizations building on Verana.
Supports Builders
Offers technical resources, documentation, and mentorship for verifiable services and trust-enabled applications.
Fosters Community
Builds and engages an active community of individuals, enterprises, and institutions advancing decentralized trust.
Drives Ecosystem Growth
Focuses on trust, service ownership, and discoverability so the network powers the next wave of decentralized applications.
Why a Foundation?
Long-Term Adoption
Ensures Verana isn’t just secure but widely used.
Ecosystem Health
Nurtures projects that expand the network’s value.
Neutral Support
Acts in the interest of all participants, not just one group.
What This Means for the Community
Funding Opportunities
Developers and entrepreneurs can receive direct support.
Technical Guidance
Builders gain resources to accelerate their projects.
Community Voice
The Foundation listens and incorporates feedback into Verana's growth strategy.
Bottom Line
The Verana Foundation ensures Verana evolves into a thriving, innovative ecosystem, while the Verana Council safeguards its integrity and reliability. Together, they balance operational resilience with ecosystem expansion.
Participate in Verana's Future
Verana's governance model ensures transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability. Join our community to stay informed about governance decisions and contribute to the network's evolution.