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# SIP Tracker Guide

Welcome to the SIP (Stacks Improvement Proposal) Tracker. This guide helps you understand, use, and participate in governance based on your role.

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### 🔍 What is a SIP?

A **SIP (Stacks Improvement Proposal)** is a formal proposal that defines changes, upgrades, or new features for the ecosystem.

SIPs move through a lifecycle:

* Draft → Review → Voting → Ratified → Implemented

Start exploring here:\
👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip>

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## 👤 User Guides by Role

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### 👤 Person A — Learn About SIPs

**Goal:** Understand how governance works

#### Steps:

1. Visit the SIP dashboard\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip>
2. Review the introduction section\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip#what-is-a-sip>
3. Browse available SIPs\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip>
4. Open an example SIP\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip/31>
5. Learn the lifecycle stages:
   * Draft
   * Voting
   * Ratified

**Outcome:** You understand how ideas become protocol decisions.

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### ⚙️ Person B — Use or Build with a SIP

**Goal:** Integrate or contribute to SIPs

#### Steps:

1. Browse or search SIPs\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip>
2. Filter for approved SIPs\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip?status=ratified>
3. Open a SIP\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip/31>
4. Review:
   * Technical specifications
   * Implementation details
   * Linked resources
5. Take action:
   * Build using approved SIPs
   * Provide feedback on drafts

**Outcome:** You can build on top of SIPs or contribute improvements.

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### 🗳️ Person C — CAB Member (Voting)

**Goal:** Review and vote on proposals

#### Steps:

1. Access SIP Tracker\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip>
2. Connect your wallet
3. View active voting SIPs\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip?status=voting>
4. Open a SIP\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip/31>
5. Review proposal details:
   * Summary
   * Risks
   * Community discussion
6. Cast your vote:
   * Approve
   * Reject
   * Abstain
7. Confirm your vote
8. Track results\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip>

**Outcome:** You participate directly in governance decisions.

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### 🏛️ Person D — CAB Admin

**Goal:** Manage and facilitate voting

#### Steps:

1. Access CAB Admin dashboard\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip/cab-admin>
2. Prepare SIP for voting:
   * Finalize proposal
   * Set voting window
   * Confirm eligible voters
3. Activate voting
4. Notify CAB members
5. Share SIP voting link\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip/31>
6. Monitor participation\
   👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip/cab-admin>
7. Support voters:
   * Wallet connection
   * Proposal clarification
8. Close voting and finalize results
9. Update SIP status:
   * Ratified
   * Rejected

**Outcome:** Governance is executed transparently and efficiently.

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## 🔗 Quick Links

* SIP Dashboard\
  👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip>
* Voting SIPs\
  👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip?status=voting>
* Ratified SIPs\
  👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip?status=ratified>
* Example SIP\
  👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip/31>
* CAB Admin\
  👉 <https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/sip/cab-admin>

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## 💡 Tips

* Use filters to quickly find relevant SIPs
* Always review full proposal details before voting
* Follow discussions for deeper context
* Check SIP status before building or integrating