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# Polkadot Governance Workshop

## Connecting the Polkadot UI

https://polkadot.js.org/apps/#/

Go to Settings -> Custom Endpoint

In "remote node/endpoint to connect to", type `ws://127.0.0.1:9944/` (note: will change!)

Click "Save & Reload"

## Create an Account

Go to Accounts

Click "Add Account"

Give it a name (this is only local)

Enter a password

Click "Save"

Click "Create and Backup Account"

Save the generated JSON file.  You can use this along with the password to regenerate your account later (although it will only contain DOTs on this blockchain)

Post your address (NOT your mnemonic phrase! Keep that secret!) as an issue on this gist and I will send you some DEV DOTs.

## Vote on a Referendum

Click on Democracy -> Democracy Overview

Look at "Referenda" tab

Click "Vote" on referendum you wish to vote on

Two choices -> "Aye, I approve" (yes) or "Nay, I do not approve" (no)

Click Sign and Submit

Note that it needs supermajority to pass

If it passes, will take effect 20 blocks after end of voting

## Generate a Simple Proposal