# Neural Quorum Governance

Since October 2023, the Stellar Community Fund (SCF) utilizes a reputation-based voting mechanism to signal community sentiment in Award Allocation in the [Community Vote phase of SCF Build](https://stellar.gitbook.io/scf-handbook/scf-awards/build-award). Neural Quorum Governance (NQG) is a novel voting-power attribution and delegation mechanism that was ideated, specified, and implemented in a joint effort between [BlockScience](https://block.science/) and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF). The name is a juxtaposition of its two key constituents: Neural Governance, which enables modular, plug-and-play development and exploration of mechanisms for voting-power attribution, and Quorum Delegation, a new delegation scheme which allows users to delegate their votes without having to trust a single delegate.

Common issues across voting mechanisms include inaccurate sentiment of the larger community, voter fatigue, and apathy, as well as a lack of growth in the core group of voters. NQG aims to solve these issues in SCF by:

* Distributing voting weight across community members in a fair, transparent, and decentralized way in alignment with the SCF’s objectives;
* Fostering higher engagement by empowering members to grow their reputation within the community;
* Providing greater flexibility on voting responsibilities when a voter has limited availability or expertise. 
* Making it more accessible for newcomers to join, which is necessary for the success of Stellar and Soroban.

#### Learn More

* [Components and Parameters](https://stellar.gitbook.io/scf-handbook/governance/neural-quorum-governance/components-and-parameters)
* [Process and User Journey](https://stellar.gitbook.io/scf-handbook/governance/neural-quorum-governance/process-and-user-journey)
* [Implementation History](https://stellar.gitbook.io/scf-handbook/governance/neural-quorum-governance/implementation-history)
* [Github](https://github.com/stellar/stellar-community-fund-contracts) + [Soroban Contract](https://stellar.expert/explorer/public/contract/CDHNQUWHWMWYH6PZROOQSLV62APR5AEPR2NRQXX2LHBIUXHGURH3R52M)

#### Get Involved <a href="#id-4615" id="id-4615"></a>

We invite you to be a part of this transformative journey as we contribute your insights as we shape the future of governance.

* Get [SCF Verified](https://stellarcommunityfund.gitbook.io/scf-handbook/community-involvement/governance/become-a-verified-member) (and become a voting member!)
* Engage through feedback and discussions in the [Stellar Developers Discord](https://discord.com/invite/stellardev)<br>

### **Blogs and Updates**

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Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="41caad47656a4e49a3808dd8fd945091">Community Medium</span></td><td>December 18, 2025</td><td><a href="https://medium.com/stellar-community/scf-40-round-recap-c01b44d85a04">https://medium.com/stellar-community/scf-40-round-recap-c01b44d85a04</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FxZwb8AiXGWnleJN1MqYU%2F1_Zve-GxURGTzyDzl0laa-kQ.webp?alt=media&#x26;token=a45ab0b6-09ad-4892-9317-e4d8471fcbbf">1_Zve-GxURGTzyDzl0laa-kQ.webp</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #39 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="41caad47656a4e49a3808dd8fd945091">Community Medium</span></td><td>October 25, 2025</td><td><a href="https://medium.com/stellar-community/scf-39-round-recap-e211cdd5eb80">https://medium.com/stellar-community/scf-39-round-recap-e211cdd5eb80</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FX0up6506l4FPBWs6DieY%2F1_X6bdv67bEQYv2bDbdzUaAQ.webp?alt=media&#x26;token=2d1a4544-8a36-4b1b-951c-030c0a6927c8">1_X6bdv67bEQYv2bDbdzUaAQ.webp</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #38 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>September 15, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q-WJeTmgegUMw3MGWnpOqig058Fb7_ONb9WOlRZrQFI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q-WJeTmgegUMw3MGWnpOqig058Fb7_ONb9WOlRZrQFI/edit?usp=sharing</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FQVj9NNXXHGf5H5y09Gfp%2FScreenshot%202025-10-22%20at%2011.45.58%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0964363b-32a5-4f7f-a1a4-8fdc8e0ef517">Screenshot 2025-10-22 at 11.45.58 AM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #37 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>August 13, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AR4vWw5ojy-O0HWPpxQzUrfseIBZsPTFPoz8QaitH4Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AR4vWw5ojy-O0HWPpxQzUrfseIBZsPTFPoz8QaitH4Q/edit?usp=sharing</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FfIpH4Bkx0XhfQavyIlow%2FScreenshot%202025-10-22%20at%2011.45.10%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ce8190f0-b2dd-4ddd-852a-cb731f9d518d">Screenshot 2025-10-22 at 11.45.10 AM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #36 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>July 22, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NgOJb-U5FyX7SMCZHGojKHS4G3qG_rqUG3LNFhMdDk8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NgOJb-U5FyX7SMCZHGojKHS4G3qG_rqUG3LNFhMdDk8/edit?usp=sharing</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FkoTiwbCQ6LTBXCLCcXAC%2FScreenshot%202025-10-22%20at%2011.43.35%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=58fa649e-37a7-4694-9a42-db867e34aee7">Screenshot 2025-10-22 at 11.43.35 AM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #35 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>May 29, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lF89CvrGvGadAvDl5U-lGdtl5xYVSsgzxH3l32Wcq68/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lF89CvrGvGadAvDl5U-lGdtl5xYVSsgzxH3l32Wcq68/edit?usp=sharing</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FiZvMcvV4TXYQpXiPuYs5%2FScreenshot%202025-05-12%20at%206.16.12%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4e725411-2316-4e62-88aa-99f17868ea69">Screenshot 2025-05-12 at 6.16.12 PM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #34 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>April 9, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WBAAQH6wvA5QNbQW1upbuWqHYNfMx_-vwn_KxOgrNTM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WBAAQH6wvA5QNbQW1upbuWqHYNfMx_-vwn_KxOgrNTM/edit?usp=sharing</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2F0apr20R2lujtYsyizT4s%2FScreenshot%202025-05-12%20at%206.15.29%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=32936960-8e38-4814-adb8-462e74547766">Screenshot 2025-05-12 at 6.15.29 PM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #33 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>March 7, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15_sz6KSMAxPC9EzcPaort3ojMjkSTakquZOqaSoYqYE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15_sz6KSMAxPC9EzcPaort3ojMjkSTakquZOqaSoYqYE/edit?usp=sharing</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2Fso8ikJa4gFYe4hbM2ZDi%2FScreenshot%202025-05-12%20at%206.14.21%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=276a8ef5-3b4d-42e0-8614-75bf7cc52edb">Screenshot 2025-05-12 at 6.14.21 PM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #32 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>January 27, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CGFSr-jFN9ddrQGJjXf_qpbg2RAx1a5sUN_FDZDiLTk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CGFSr-jFN9ddrQGJjXf_qpbg2RAx1a5sUN_FDZDiLTk/edit?usp=sharing</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2Fy7ouPcBnqwWZGcfQhHqz%2FScreenshot%202025-05-12%20at%206.13.13%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6bff70ce-3c10-4354-8257-c7829ebe2824">Screenshot 2025-05-12 at 6.13.13 PM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #31 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>January 8, 2025</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jSuzCYDtJTAurasxVDzbOl6Kz4mYMe2v8BEGnu0KvVM/edit?gid=591718975#gid=591718975">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jSuzCYDtJTAurasxVDzbOl6Kz4mYMe2v8BEGnu0KvVM/edit?gid=591718975#gid=591718975</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FmAqv944vQ9Ko6xtp5VgS%2FScreenshot%202025-05-12%20at%206.13.35%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=07038250-013f-4a36-8fbe-995d76e73f69">Screenshot 2025-05-12 at 6.13.35 PM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #30 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>December 19, 2024</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xBRZ_D8I5F53CXatQMb-s_ILAyKzF1Ngd4lYLDrWWNM/edit?gid=1909034225#gid=1909034225">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xBRZ_D8I5F53CXatQMb-s_ILAyKzF1Ngd4lYLDrWWNM/edit?gid=1909034225#gid=1909034225</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FsCjUUHcU8RZmUmGj0nvZ%2FScreenshot%202025-05-12%20at%206.11.39%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=36bd1cc4-c829-4cc2-8a36-fa9ef7aeb86c">Screenshot 2025-05-12 at 6.11.39 PM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #29 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>August 21, 2024</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PqLyQ6KUVrh5vcqFHL43iCNiVs5BkuOicBQuZNF6FDQ/edit?gid=26290308#gid=26290308">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PqLyQ6KUVrh5vcqFHL43iCNiVs5BkuOicBQuZNF6FDQ/edit?gid=26290308#gid=26290308</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FAz3b2Oudy4cVAtEULsbn%2FScreenshot%202025-05-12%20at%206.00.15%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=728ee015-2621-4176-bddc-4d72eeaac6e3">Screenshot 2025-05-12 at 6.00.15 PM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #28 - Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="IKV5o0SbmAJb">Google Sheet</span></td><td>July 20, 2024</td><td><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KgDyjRXIsWbIEpH71AbdQnZ9iXzUPdfD9skcHHDfYsM/edit?gid=1845379578#gid=1845379578">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KgDyjRXIsWbIEpH71AbdQnZ9iXzUPdfD9skcHHDfYsM/edit?gid=1845379578#gid=1845379578</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FRyh1CYFsiwP563zZDB9o%2FScreenshot%202025-10-22%20at%2011.34.18%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e3ca769d-1b99-4b23-9706-e6e37ee7e6e7">Screenshot 2025-10-22 at 11.34.18 AM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF#27-Voting-Report     </td><td><span data-option="HKifUrCPxY2T">BlockScience HackMD</span></td><td>June 2, 2024</td><td><a href="https://hackmd.io/@blockscience/ryiyAQLNC">https://hackmd.io/@blockscience/ryiyAQLNC</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>SCF’s Implementation of NQG–on Mainnet! Open-source!</td><td><span data-option="41caad47656a4e49a3808dd8fd945091">Community Medium</span></td><td>May 10, 2024</td><td><a href="https://medium.com/stellar-community/scfs-implementation-of-nqg-on-mainnet-open-source-08ca1656cfc8">https://medium.com/stellar-community/scfs-implementation-of-nqg-on-mainnet-open-source-08ca1656cfc8</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2F9ktixDSjB8NV7cWOTcZb%2FBlog%20Thumbnail%20-%20SCF&#x27;s%20Implementation%20of%20NQG%20on%20Mainnet%20and%20Open%20Source.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e54b9952-23b5-4873-9b3f-8b2328ace1c6">Blog Thumbnail - SCF's Implementation of NQG on Mainnet and Open Source.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF#26-Voting-Report </td><td><span data-option="HKifUrCPxY2T">BlockScience HackMD</span></td><td>May 3, 2024</td><td><a href="https://hackmd.io/4RUFYl9GR8u1yLPWotlJMg">https://hackmd.io/4RUFYl9GR8u1yLPWotlJMg</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>SCF#25-Voting-Report</td><td><span data-option="HKifUrCPxY2T">BlockScience HackMD</span></td><td>April 10, 2024</td><td><a href="https://hackmd.io/C_3GSr0ZRCqA4bPvji2C5Q">https://hackmd.io/C_3GSr0ZRCqA4bPvji2C5Q</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>SCF#24-Voting-Report</td><td><span data-option="HKifUrCPxY2T">BlockScience HackMD</span></td><td>March 13, 2024</td><td><a href="https://hackmd.io/Fbk3oyc5Q-yjReLKyfsR8A">https://hackmd.io/Fbk3oyc5Q-yjReLKyfsR8A</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Road Ahead — SCF’s Implementation of Neural Quorum Governance</td><td><span data-option="41caad47656a4e49a3808dd8fd945091">Community Medium</span></td><td>March 12, 2024</td><td><a href="https://medium.com/@anke-liu/the-road-ahead-scfs-implementation-of-neural-quorum-governance-4f44d22fa370">https://medium.com/@anke-liu/the-road-ahead-scfs-implementation-of-neural-quorum-governance-4f44d22fa370</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FtIX7OOKncPpCIluPpoIs%2FThumbnail%20The%20Road%20Ahead%20-%20SCF&#x27;s%20Implementation%20of%20Neural%20Quorum%20Governance.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b3e6af87-6870-455c-a4c7-6961b4068620">Thumbnail The Road Ahead - SCF's Implementation of Neural Quorum Governance.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>SCF #23 - NQG Voting Report</td><td><span data-option="HKifUrCPxY2T">BlockScience HackMD</span></td><td>March 11, 2024</td><td><a href="https://hackmd.io/@blockscience/ryujino3p">https://hackmd.io/@blockscience/ryujino3p</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2F0rnFwvmuL2Qla8pPiCy8%2FScreenshot%202024-03-12%20at%2010.19.11%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=578e06d2-0394-4620-b7ae-5583b2635e6a">Screenshot 2024-03-12 at 10.19.11 AM.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Launching an Open Source Library for Governance Modules on Soroban</td><td><span data-option="2c1bc0bbb9b444dd9990087d19eb9914">BlockScience Medium</span></td><td>Nov 29, 2023</td><td><a href="https://medium.com/block-science/launching-an-open-source-library-for-governance-modules-on-soroban-276fc19f966f">https://medium.com/block-science/launching-an-open-source-library-for-governance-modules-on-soroban-276fc19f966f</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FJutkjGPIKQuuyGPt0OuR%2F0_A93XeEDRGLXXuMQ5.webp?alt=media&#x26;token=5fec93d7-2a4a-4b66-9a52-d9532886e8ea">0_A93XeEDRGLXXuMQ5.webp</a></td></tr><tr><td>Introducing Neural Quorum Governance</td><td><span data-option="2c1bc0bbb9b444dd9990087d19eb9914">BlockScience Medium</span></td><td>November 9, 2023</td><td><a href="https://blockscience.medium.com/e31dda71e81c">https://blockscience.medium.com/e31dda71e81c</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FoeJGbWSOwwDWatMHga8P%2Fphoto-1655720028125-d5979d4bf62f%20(1).png?alt=media&#x26;token=c75e0a6d-baa6-4293-9db1-dfc65756ca16">photo-1655720028125-d5979d4bf62f (1).png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Building SCF's New Voting Mechanism</td><td><span data-option="41caad47656a4e49a3808dd8fd945091">Community Medium</span></td><td>November 9, 2023</td><td><a href="https://medium.com/@karol.bisztyga/da746343c6f5">https://medium.com/@karol.bisztyga/da746343c6f5</a></td><td><a href="https://4004211959-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4IGHJeoWQzABoSBkKBxt%2Fuploads%2FefOpDtyE6BvdUks6uhBE%2F1_pZ9uOYMNHyHsOA8ZcsS01w.webp?alt=media&#x26;token=ab1b63a2-8f34-4d58-b940-87b354f4c84c">1_pZ9uOYMNHyHsOA8ZcsS01w.webp</a></td></tr></tbody></table>