Governance Model

Bitcoin Commons implements a constitutional governance model that makes Bitcoin governance 6x harder to capture.

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Governance Signature Thresholds

Figure: Signature thresholds by layer showing the graduated security model. Constitutional layers require 6-of-7, while extension layers require 2-of-3.

Governance Process Latency

Figure: Governance process latency showing review periods and decision timelines across different tiers.

PR Review Time Distribution

Figure: Pull request review time distribution. Long tails reveal why throughput stalls without process and tooling. Bitcoin Commons addresses this through structured review periods and automated tooling.

See Also

• PR Process - How governance applies to pull requests
• Layer-Tier Model - Layer and tier combination rules
• Multisig Configuration - Signature threshold configuration
• Governance Overview - Governance system introduction
• Keyholder Procedures - Maintainer responsibilities