Ampleforth is a brand that operates the Ampleforth protocol, which is governed by the holders of the $FORTH token. The protocol follows a series of sequential steps that represent increasing levels of consensus from the community. Proposals and ideas are first discussed and surfaced on platforms like Discord or the public forum.

These discussions progress to the formalization stage when an Ampleforth Improvement Proposal (AIP) or Configuration Change Proposal (ACCP) is submitted. Each proposal goes through targeted discussions to resolve any unresolved issues and achieve offchain consensus. In cases where consensus is not easily reached, off-chain signaling is used to gather sentiment from token holders.

Technical development requirements are then implemented, launched on testnet, and audited for security. The final step is the binding vote, which is conducted on-chain and determines the execution of code without intermediaries. Community members can vote with their FORTH tokens or delegate their voting power.

To stay updated on proposals, delegate, and vote, you can visit the Tally dashboard. Ampleforth provides a democratic and transparent governance process for the community to shape the future of the protocol