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Protocol changes rely on informal veto rather than formal voting
  • Anyone on the team can raise a “medium to strong” objection, which acts as a veto.
  • The process is not a formal ballot but a consensus‑based check.
  • This ensures that major changes have broad support before implementation.
  • It mirrors open‑source governance where code reviews act as gatekeepers.
Jeff YanWhen Shift Happens00:28:24

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If anyone has a medium to strong veto, that's enough. Jeff Yan
It's not a formal vote because it's like an informal consensus. Jeff Yan

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