# How to create a proposal

#### Creating New Proposals

Users with innovative ideas that could benefit the **AQUA community** can create new proposals. **Accepted proposals** are rewarded with a **1,500,000 AQUA prize**.

**How to Create a Proposal**

1️⃣ **Start the Discussion**

* Click the **"Create Discussion +"** button on the home page.
* Choose a **clear and detailed title** for your proposal.
* Provide a **thorough content section**, including a **feasible technical plan** outlining how the idea can be implemented.
* **Note:** Aquarius reserves the right to remove unrealistic proposals that lack a viable plan.

2️⃣ **Engage with the Community on Discord**

* The proposal process includes an option to add a **Discord discussion**.
* You can request an **Aquarius Discord admin** to create a channel before submitting the proposal.
* Once set up, add the **channel URL, discussion channel name, and your Discord nickname** to facilitate community engagement.

3️⃣ **Preview and Submit**

* Click **"Next"** to **preview** your proposal.
* Once ready, submit it to the **discussion phase** for **100,000 AQUA**.

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#### **Discussion & Editing Phase**

* Each proposal enters a **mandatory 7-day discussion period**, allowing community members to share feedback.
* Proposal **edits** are possible during this phase but cost **100,000 AQUA per edit**.
* Edits create **new versions** of the proposal, resetting the **7-day discussion phase** and **30-day publication window**.
* Discussions and revisions can continue for **up to 30 days** before the proposal must be **published for voting**.

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#### **Publishing & Voting**

* Final publication costs **900,000 AQUA**.
* Once published, voting can run for **3 to 7 days**.
* If a proposal is not published within **30 days** of creation or the last edit, it will be marked as **finished**.

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#### **Implementation & Rewards**

* If a proposal **passes**, the **Aquarius developers** and **Signers Guild** will begin **implementation** and distribute **rewards accordingly**.


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