# Governance and xGov Guides
**URL:** https://forum.algorand.co/c/gov-guides/32.md
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## [\[xGov\]\[Beta\] xGov User Guide Introduction](https://forum.algorand.co/t/xgov-beta-xgov-user-guide-introduction/14703)
**Author:** [@Adri](https://forum.algorand.co/u/Adri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/xgov-beta-xgov-user-guide-introduction/14703 "2025-06-20T10:03:28Z")
xGov is a decentralized, on-chain platform built with upgradable smart-contracts that enables Algorand Consensus participants to fund open-source builders across the ecosystem, fostering the development of useful communi…
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## [\[xGov\]\[Beta\] Enrolling as an xGov and Voting on Proposals](https://forum.algorand.co/t/xgov-beta-enrolling-as-an-xgov-and-voting-on-proposals/14808)
**Author:** [@Adri](https://forum.algorand.co/u/Adri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/xgov-beta-enrolling-as-an-xgov-and-voting-on-proposals/14808 "2025-07-28T12:08:41Z")
Enrolling as an xGov An xGov is an Algorand address that has: Acquired voting power derived from consensus participation; and Enrolled as an xGov in this platform by paying the one-time enrollment fee. Acquiring Votin…
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## [\[xGov\]\[Beta\] Becoming a Proposer and Creating Proposals](https://forum.algorand.co/t/xgov-beta-becoming-a-proposer-and-creating-proposals/14809)
**Author:** [@Adri](https://forum.algorand.co/u/Adri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/xgov-beta-becoming-a-proposer-and-creating-proposals/14809 "2025-07-28T12:28:22Z")
Become a Proposer and Submit Proposals Community members with approved KYC can submit retroactive grant proposals requesting up to 300,000 Algo to help cover the development of open-source tools or maintenance costs requ…
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## [xGov Council 2025: Quick Guide](https://forum.algorand.co/t/xgov-council-2025-quick-guide/14927)
**Author:** [@Adri](https://forum.algorand.co/u/Adri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/xgov-council-2025-quick-guide/14927 "2025-09-12T11:36:04Z")
The xGov Council is an elected cohort of community members to evaluate proposals against the program’s terms and conditions, with final approval power remaining with xGov voters. Duties Review and understand the terms…