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Kleros Improvement Proposals (KIPs)

A KIP is the formal mechanism through which changes to the Kleros protocol are proposed, discussed, and ratified. Any PNK holder or community member can author a KIP.

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KIP Process

1

Draft

Author creates a new post in the Votes category on the Kleros Forum. The post should include a clear title (e.g., “KIP-XX: Descriptive Title”), a summary, motivation, detailed specification, and implementation steps.
2

Discussion

The community reviews and provides feedback. The author should engage with questions, address concerns, and revise the proposal as needed. There is no fixed discussion period the proposal should be iterated until it has reasonable community support.
3

Vote

Once the proposal is considered ready, it is published on Snapshot for a formal vote. PNK holders vote during the specified window. Voting power is proportional to PNK balance at the specified block height.
4

Execution

If the vote passes, the proposer (or any community member) submits the corresponding transaction list to Kleros Governor for on-chain execution.

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What Makes a Good KIP?

A strong KIP typically includes:
  • A concise summary (1–2 sentences describing the change)
  • Motivation explaining why the change is needed
  • Specification with exact parameter values, contract addresses, or implementation details
  • Impact analysis covering risks, costs, and benefits
  • Implementation plan describing how the change will be executed technically

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Notable KIPs

Browse the full list of KIPs in the Votes category on the Kleros Forum.

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Dispute Resolution in Governance

If multiple conflicting transaction lists are submitted to Governor after a vote passes, Kleros Court itself resolves the dispute. Jurors determine which list correctly implements what was voted by the community. This makes Kleros one of the few protocols where the dispute resolution mechanism also secures its own governance.