> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitendblack.gitbook.io/litepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitendblack.gitbook.io/litepaper/introduction/token/governance.md). # Governance White and Black is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), which means that the community governs the platform through a transparent and democratic process. $WnB token holders can propose and vote on platform upgrades, changes to the staking mechanism, and other governance matters. The voting power of $WnB holders is proportional to the number of tokens held, which encourages long-term holding and participation in the platform's governance. more details soon