> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/shell-dao/governance-process/delegating-votes.md). # Delegating Votes ## Overview Users with veSHELL can participate in the Shell DAO by voting. However, not all users have the time to be active and informed participants in the governance process. That is why some users choose to delegate their voting power to others. Delegating votes on Snapshot is permissionless and gasless. You may delegate to any wallet. You can change your delegate choices at any time. However, once a Snapshot vote is initiated, any veSHELL you had delegated at the start of the block remains allocated to the same delegate, for the purposes of that vote. So, be careful in case a vote is coming up in which you may want to switch delegates. Delegating your veSHELL never results in a transfer of tokens. Your veSHELL remains yours! Users can delegate their voting power through [Snapshot's UI](https://snapshot.org/#/delegate/shellprotocol.eth). ## Become a delegate Are you interested in taking an active role in Shell Protocol governance? If so, you may want to become a veSHELL delegate. You do not have to hold SHELL to be a delegate. Both individuals and organizations are eligible. Delegates are not currently compensated, but this could change in the future. Delegates are expected to be thoughtful, reliable, and active participants in the Shell ecosystem. Some responsibilities include: * Provide comments and feedback on governance forum posts * Maintain a public profile with open DMs, for example on Twitter * Vote consistently on Snapshot proposals and explain the rationale behind each vote * Stay informed about developments in Shell Protocol's ecosystem and technology Prospective delegates should introduce themselves and respond to community questions in the [Shell Forum](https://commonwealth.im/shell-protocol/). ## Delegate Introduction Template Delegates are encouraged to share the following information about themselves. **Name:** **Snapshot profile:** **Twitter/Discord/Telegram:** **Languages I speak & fluency:** **Professional & web3 background:** **Why I want to be a Shell DAO delegate:** --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/shell-dao/governance-process/delegating-votes.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.