Governance
Overview

OMXUS Governance

OMXUS replaces traditional political systems with cryptographic democracy. One human, one token, one vote.

Core Principles

1. Direct Democracy

No representatives. No politicians. Every token holder votes directly on policy through their OMXUS token.

2. Local First

Major decisions require local meetings where token holders gather in person. This ensures:

  • Real human deliberation
  • Community connection
  • Accountability through presence

3. High Stakes Accountability

The ViewSwap mechanism ensures decision-makers experience the consequences of their choices. If a policy creates problems for someone, the policy's supporters may be required to swap circumstances.

How It Works

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│               OMXUS Governance Flow                 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                     │
│   [Problem Identified]                              │
│         │                                           │
│         ▼                                           │
│   [Local Meeting Called]──────────────────┐        │
│         │                                  │        │
│         ▼                                  │        │
│   [Discussion & Proposals]                 │        │
│         │                                  │        │
│         ▼                                  │        │
│   [Token Vote]◄──────────[All Tokens]      │        │
│         │                                  │        │
│         ▼                                  │        │
│   [Policy Enacted]                         │        │
│         │                                  │        │
│         ▼                                  │        │
│   [7-Day Review Period]                    │        │
│         │                                  │        │
│         ▼                                  │        │
│   [ViewSwap if problems persist]───────────┘        │
│                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

The Australian Model

Australia serves as the pilot implementation of OMXUS governance. Key features:

  • 50% Work Hours: Australians using OMXUS commit to working only 50% of current hours, freeing time for civic participation and personal pursuits
  • Local Councils: Geographic regions hold regular meetings for face-to-face governance
  • Drug Legalization: Recreational substances are treated as personal autonomy, not criminal matters
  • ViewSwap Protocol: Anyone experiencing unresolved problems can invoke a life-swap with decision-makers

Getting Started

  1. Obtain your OMXUS token through 3 in-person vouches
  2. Join local meetings in your area
  3. Participate in votes on active proposals
  4. Understand ViewSwap and its implications

Why This Works

Traditional democracy fails because:

  • Distance: Voters don't experience consequences of their choices
  • Scale: Large populations can't deliberate meaningfully
  • Representation: Intermediaries distort citizen intent

OMXUS solves these through:

  • Proximity: ViewSwap ensures decision-makers share outcomes
  • Locality: Small groups meet in person to discuss
  • Directness: Every token holder votes, no representatives