[GAP-4] Adjust GovOpsGovernor Parameters for GAPs
ID 106273...5222
ID 106273...5222
ZkGovOpsGovernor
ZkGovOpsGovernor
Proposed on: Nov 10th, 2025
Proposed on: Nov 10th, 2025
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Proposal
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | [GAP-4] Adjust GovOpsGovernor Parameters for Governance Advisory Proposals (GAPs) |
| Proposal Type | GAP |
| One Sentence Summary | This proposal reduces the vote delay and vote extension periods for Governance Advisory Proposals (GAPs) 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 GAPs from 7 days to 3 days, and the late quorum vote extension from 7 days to 2 days. |
Abstract
This proposal updates the GovOpsGovernor parameters governing Governance Advisory Proposals (GAPs), reducing both the VotingDelay period and the LateQuorumVoteExtension window. These changes bring GAP governance in line with the streamlined parameters already adopted for ZIPs and proposed for TPPs.
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 GAP parameters will have a similar outcome.
By reducing the vote delay and vote extension periods for GAPs:
- 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 GAPs.
These changes reflect a governance system transitioning from cautious bootstrapping to operational maturity.
Specification
GovOpsGovernor Parameter Changes (for GAPs)
| Parameter | Current | Proposed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
votingDelay | 7 days | 3 days | Time between GAP 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 via parameter update functions on the GovOpsGovernor contract responsible for GAPs.
No redeployment of contracts is required.
Rationale
Shorter delays increase responsiveness while retaining security and review safeguards. GAPs often concern procedural or governance coordination matters, for which agility is especially valuable.
Backwards Compatibility
Fully backwards compatible.
No changes to proposal logic, thresholds, or Guardian authority.
Security Considerations
The same security mechanisms remain in place: Guardian oversight and transparent on-chain proposal tracking. No new risks are introduced.
Links
- Governance Contract References: GitHub – Governance Parameters Documentation
- Related Proposal: ZIP-5: Upgrade Governance Contracts