> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aqua.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aqua.network/user-guides/how-to-use-aquarius-governance/how-to-create-a-proposal.md).

# Creating a proposal

Anyone with an idea that could benefit the AQUA community can create a proposal. Accepted proposals are rewarded with a **1,500,000 AQUA** prize.

**1. Start the discussion**

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

**2. Engage with the community on Discord**

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

**3. Preview and submit**

* Click **Next** to preview your proposal.
* Once ready, submit it to the discussion phase (see [fees and rewards](/user-guides/how-to-use-aquarius-governance.md#fees-and-rewards)).

<figure><img src="/files/ZMdLpNVh2ZFFhPSbc7fm" alt="Proposal preview"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Discussion and editing

Each proposal enters a mandatory 7-day discussion period for community feedback. Edits are possible during this phase; each edit creates a new version and resets the phase windows — the mechanics and per-edit fees are covered in the [governance overview](/user-guides/how-to-use-aquarius-governance.md).

### Publishing and voting

Publication requires the final fee (see [fees and rewards](/user-guides/how-to-use-aquarius-governance.md#fees-and-rewards)) and books a [voting slot](/user-guides/how-to-use-aquarius-governance.md#proposal-queue-and-voting-slots): choose a free week from the next calendar week up to 6 weeks ahead. The proposal votes for that full week, Monday 00:00:00 UTC to Sunday 23:59:59 UTC.

<figure><img src="/files/FldheUDB28g3QZAoDGyZ" alt="Proposal edit publish"><figcaption><p>Creators editing &#x26; publishing screen</p></figcaption></figure>

### Implementation

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