Guide: How to vote on-chain on Apillon Bounty Proposal

You can make a difference in the future of Web3. Support Apillon’s Proposal and vote Aye. On-chain and in just a few steps.

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Jul 17, 2023 • 4 min read

Step 1: Log in to Polkassembly
Step 2: Vote on Apillon Proposal

Finally, the day has come. Apillon’s Proposal for curated Bounty to support Web3 development is live on-chain on Polkassembly. While still in the Prepare Period, everyone can vote on it and add co-create the future of Web3 and Polkadot.

☝️ Note: You can also vote using Polkadot wallets, such as Nova Wallet. This guide, however, focuses on the voting process on Polkassembly.

Here is where and how to cast your vote:

If you’ve done it before, here is the 👉 link to Apillon’s Proposal.
If this is your first time, read on. 👇

Step 1: Log in to Polkassembly

1.1 Get your Polkadot wallet ready

To vote on Polkassembly proposals, you need an account on the official Polkadot’s OpenGov platform.

You can create one by using your unique credentials or a Polkadot-supporting wallet, either Polkadot.js, Talisman, or Subwallet.

If you don’t have any of these just yet, download and install them as browser extensions or mobile apps first.

Install Polkadot.js (watch guide)
Install Talisman (watch guide)
Install SubWallet (see guide)

1.2 Get some DOT

You will also need some DOT balance in your wallet. Follow the guides of each wallet to acquire or transfer DOT from external sources.

1.3 Log in to Polkassembly

Go to https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/opengov and make sure you’re using the OpenGov version. If you’re still on Governance V1, click the “Switch to OpenGov” button at the top of the page.

Log into the platform using your credentials or Polkadot wallet. Click “Login” and, in case of wallet login, approve it in your wallet extension pop-up.

In the top right corner, make sure you’re connected to the Polkadot Network.

Now, let’s vote on Apillon’s Bounty Proposal.

Step 2: Vote on Apillon Proposal

3.1 Find Proposal

In the menu on the left, navigate to TRACKS > Treasury > Big Spender.

On the list of all Big Spender proposals, find Apillon’s at #81. Click on it to open more details and the vote function.

3.2 Vote on Proposal

Now, it’s time to exercise your voting right.

☝️ Note: The screenshots were made during the Proposals’ Prepare Period, but the same principles apply in the Voting Period, too.

Under the proposal title, you can dive into the details by switching between the Description, Timeline, Audit, and On-Chain Info tabs.

On the right, you can see the voting timeline for both the Decision and Confirmation Period, and the ratio of Aye and Nay votes, along with Support and Issuance in DOT. For more details, click Voting History and Threshold Data.

Finally, click the “Cast Vote Now” button and have your say.

Now, a pop-up window appears where you need to check and set a few things:

Vote with Account: If you have more than one account linked with your chosen wallet, select the one you prefer for voting.
Choose your vote: Cast your vote on the Proposal — either Aye, Nay, Split, or Abstain. We prefer Aye, of course.
Lock balance: Add DOT balance to add weight to your vote. The greater the locked balance, the stronger your vote.
Vote lock: In the drop-down, multiply your vote lock and extend the locked period of your DOTs.

Finally, click “Confirm” and authorize the vote in your wallet extension pop-up by clicking the “Approve” button.

That’s it. Once your wallet notifies you of successfully submitting your vote, it is signed on-chain and could tip the scale for the Proposal.

Now, if you want to do it all over, click “Cast Vote Again” and repeat the process.

As simple as that. Thank you for your vote!

Share, engage in discussion, and help Apillon bring Polkadot to every developer. You have the power to decide. Put it to good use.

We appreciate your support!

⧓ About Apillon

The Apillon platform serves as a unified gateway to the Web3 services provided by linked Polkadot parachains. Following the multi-chain vision, Apillon powers the transition of developers to Web3, simplifying its adoption in the real economy, and expanding its versatility as the ecosystem grows. With Apillon, Web3 services are within reach for every developer, regardless of their background and experience with blockchain technology.