# About the Optimism Collective **URL:** \ **Category:** Get Started 🌱\ **Created:** [June 16, 2023, 10:08am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118 "2023-06-16T10:08:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![system](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/original/2X/3/399c2cdab1be9e0c1ae7481c939f977574c28f5e.svg) [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2023, 10:08am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/1 "2023-06-16T10:08:09Z")
Welcome to the Optimism Collective governance forum! The forum is where governance participants discuss critical topics relating to the Collective. ### What is the Optimism Collective? The Optimism Collective is a new model of digital democratic governance. It is a band of communities, companies, and citizens united by the axiom of impact=profit — the principle that positive impact to the Collective should be rewarded to the individual. Empowering values. Robust infrastructure. An economy where everyone thrives. The foundation for a more equitable digital economy is an interconnected network of blockchains built on a modular, open-source codebase. ### How is this going to be governed? The Optimism Collective and the Superchain take an experimental and agile approach to governance, relentlessly iterating towards a system which stands the test of time. The Collective’s model of digital democratic governance consists of two houses: the _Token House_ and the _Citizens’ House_. These two houses form a bicameral governance system, with the two-house design is intended to help the Collective make better decisions, avoid common pitfalls in token-based governance systems, and have checks and balances. **What is described here is an initial experiment**. The specifics of this system will evolve as the Collective grows. ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/original/2X/7/7bd2462db8a209ee3f4368a4b1c15f6cb56f9f15.png) ### What is the Token House? Governance of the Optimism Collective began with the launch of the OP token and the Token House. As Token House members, OP holders are responsible for submitting, deliberating, and voting on various types of governance proposals. In carrying out these functions, OP holders may either vote directly, or delegate their OP voting power to someone else. Learn [how to delegate your OP tokens](https://community.optimism.io/docs/governance/howto-delegate/). You can delegate to yourself, or anyone else! The Token House votes on the proposal types outlined in the [Operating Manual](https://github.com/ethereum-optimism/OPerating-manual/blob/main/manual.md#valid-proposal-types). You can join the discussion by visiting the [Delegates category](https://gov.optimism.io/c/delegates/41). You can learn more in the [Token House Onboarding Hub](https://plaid-cement-e44.notion.site/Token-House-Governance-Hub-decae75a0fa248e38f969abe8edef565?pvs=4). ### What is the Citizens’ House? The Citizens’ House is a large-scale experiment in a reputation-based governance system (one member = one vote), and is primarily responsible for [Retroactive Public Goods Funding (Retro Funding)](https://app.optimism.io/retropgf). Join the discussion by following the [Retro Funding](https://gov.optimism.io/c/retrofunding/46) category and the [Citizens](https://gov.optimism.io/c/citizens/79) category. ### But what do they really do? You can find a more detailed breakdown of responsibilities in this diagram. ![Gov responsibilites (1)](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/original/2X/5/51b19f0e723e9aee299bbcec84102528c5f4922c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![pikkaeuroman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b3f665/32.png) [@pikkaeuroman](https://gov.optimism.io/u/pikkaeuroman)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2024, 10:16am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/2 "2024-05-11T10:16:01Z")
This is a visual detailed information. Thanks for sharing for a noob like me. Optimism Collective is an initiative with purpose and vision. Love it ---
**Author:** ![ehsan68bad](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/user_avatar/gov.optimism.io/ehsan68bad/32/10850_2.png) [@ehsan68bad](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ehsan68bad)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/3 "2024-10-10T01:57:09Z")
this is link invite for me. come to in.. 🎲 **strong text** > [@About the Optimism Collective](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118): > > Welcome to the Optimism Collective governance forum! The forum is where governance participants discuss critical topics relating to the Collective. What is the Optimism Collective? The Optimism Collective is a new model of digital democratic governance. It is a band of communities, companies, and citizens united by the axiom of impact=profit — the principle that positive impact to the Collective should be rewarded to the individual. Empowering values. Robust infrastructure. An economy where e… ---
**Author:** ![erfours](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/user_avatar/gov.optimism.io/erfours/32/10362_2.png) [@erfours](https://gov.optimism.io/u/erfours)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/4 "2024-10-31T02:19:18Z")
Ok nice i have any people can help my project ---
**Author:** ![ehsan68bad](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/user_avatar/gov.optimism.io/ehsan68bad/32/10850_2.png) [@ehsan68bad](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ehsan68bad)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/5 "2024-11-07T07:07:59Z")
very nice âš¡I hope that the various networks will greatly increase the cooperation to solve the problems and difficulties of the path by merging ---
**Author:** ![Dnng](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/user_avatar/gov.optimism.io/dnng/32/11134_2.png) [@Dnng](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Dnng)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/6 "2024-11-09T15:33:48Z")
I think this is a great ideaband will be very useful for the project ---
**Author:** ![ahronropa.eth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@ahronropa.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ahronropa.eth)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/7 "2025-03-04T21:04:34Z")
Nice! Amazing! Cool!! ---
**Author:** ![Rudy09](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/user_avatar/gov.optimism.io/rudy09/32/12119_2.png) [@Rudy09](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Rudy09)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/8 "2025-06-19T18:03:37Z")
**Hello Optimism Collective! 👋** I’m excited to be part of this vibrant community. As a 27-year-old woman passionate about blockchain, Farcaster, and trend analysis, I’m eager to contribute to Optimism’s vision of scaling impact through community-driven governance. I’m currently exploring how creative expression, especially through digital art and design, can intersect with governance and participation on Optimism. I believe the Collective has the potential to empower diverse voices—not just technically, but culturally. Looking forward to learning more and participating in the mission to build a more optimistic internet. 🌱✨ ---
**Author:** ![onadio](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/user_avatar/gov.optimism.io/onadio/32/12175_2.png) [@onadio](https://gov.optimism.io/u/onadio)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-optimism-collective/6118/9 "2025-06-20T10:35:52Z")
thanks for information visual detail is good 🫡