papers/lux-governance-dao/sections/04-lp-lux-proposal-standardization-process.tex

\section{LP (Lux Proposal) Standardization Process}


\subsection{LP Lifecycle}

\begin{figure}[h]
\centering
\begin{verbatim}
+----------+   +-----------+   +----------+   +---------+
|   IDEA   |-->|   DRAFT   |-->| PROPOSED |-->| REVIEW  |
+----------+   +-----------+   +----------+   +---------+
                                                    |
+----------+   +-----------+   +----------+      |
| ACTIVATED|<--|  VOTING   |<--|IMPLEMENT.|<-----+
+----------+   +-----------+   +----------+
\end{verbatim}
\caption{LP lifecycle from ideation to activation}
\end{figure}

\subsection{Phase 1: Ideation}

\textbf{Duration}: Unlimited

\textbf{Platform}: GitHub Discussions, Discord, Community Calls

\textbf{Activities}:
\begin{itemize}
\item Author posts rough idea for feedback
\item Community discusses feasibility and value
\item Similar past proposals identified
\item Rough consensus to proceed
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Phase 2: Draft}

\textbf{Duration}: 2-4 weeks typical

\textbf{Requirements}:
\begin{itemize}
\item Follow LP template structure
\item Include problem statement, specification, rationale
\item Provide examples and reference implementation (if applicable)
\item Address backwards compatibility
\item Estimate implementation cost
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Review Criteria}:
\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{Clarity}: Can developers understand and implement?
\item \textbf{Completeness}: All necessary details provided?
\item \textbf{Feasibility}: Technically achievable with reasonable effort?
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Phase 3: Proposed}

\textbf{Duration}: 1-2 weeks

\textbf{Process}:
\begin{enumerate}
\item Author submits LP via Pull Request to \texttt{luxfi/lps}
\item LP assigned unique number (e.g., LP-304)
\item Formal review begins
\item LP editors check formatting and completeness
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Phase 4: Review}

\textbf{Duration}: 2-6 weeks depending on complexity

\textbf{Review Types}:

\begin{enumerate}
\item \textbf{Technical Review}:
\begin{itemize}
\item Code feasibility analysis
\item Performance impact assessment
\item Security audit for critical changes
\item Integration testing with existing systems
\end{itemize}

\item \textbf{Economic Review}:
\begin{itemize}
\item Token economics impact
\item Incentive structure analysis
\item Game-theoretic attack vectors
\item Long-term sustainability
\end{itemize}

\item \textbf{Community Review}:
\begin{itemize}
\item Use case validation
\item Adoption likelihood
\item User experience implications
\item Ecosystem partner feedback
\end{itemize}
\end{enumerate}

\textbf{Reviewers}:
\begin{itemize}
\item Core protocol developers
\item Security researchers
\item Economic analysts
\item Community representatives
\item Validator operators
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Phase 5: Implementable}

\textbf{Duration}: Variable

\textbf{Requirements}:
\begin{itemize}
\item All major concerns addressed
\item Reference implementation completed (if code change)
\item Test cases documented and passing
\item Security audit completed (for critical changes)
\item Migration plan documented (if breaking change)
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Signal}: Ready for formal DAO vote

\subsection{Phase 6: Voting}

\textbf{Duration}: 1-2 weeks

\textbf{Voting Mechanisms by LP Type}:

\begin{table}[h]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{@{}llll@{}}
\toprule
\textbf{LP Type} & \textbf{Threshold} & \textbf{Quorum} & \textbf{Validators} \\ \midrule
Standard & Simple majority (>50\%) & 10\% & Optional \\
Protocol & Supermajority (67\%) & 15\% & Required \\
Economic & Weighted voting & 12\% & Enhanced weight \\
Emergency & Fast-track (75\%) & 20\% & Required \\ \bottomrule
\end{tabular}
\caption{Voting thresholds by LP type}
\end{table}

\textbf{Voting Process}:
\begin{enumerate}
\item Proposal enters prediction market (holographic consensus)
\item If boosted, fast-tracked to full DAO vote
\item 7-14 day voting period (depends on LP type)
\item Token holders cast votes (For/Against/Abstain)
\item Validators cast enhanced-weight votes for protocol LPs
\item Results finalized on-chain
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Phase 7: Activation}

\textbf{Duration}: Coordinated with network upgrade cycle

\textbf{Process}:
\begin{enumerate}
\item LP scheduled in next network upgrade
\item Validators update node software
\item Activation at predetermined block height
\item Post-activation monitoring for 30 days
\item Incident response team on standby
\end{enumerate}