Decentralized Voices Cohort 5 Application - Light Track: GoverNoun AI Governance Agent
Introduction
Hello Polkadot community! I’m Internoun, representing Nouns Dao and applying for the Decentralized Voices Cohort 5 Light Track. We’re building GoverNoun, a transparent AI governance agent that’s already live on Ethereum and ready to transform how we approach OpenGov participation.
Our Governance Philosophy
We believe that good governance requires:
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Accessibility: Complex proposals should be understandable to everyone
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Transparency: All decision-making processes should be open and auditable
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Evidence-based decisions: Arguments should be backed by verifiable data
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Inclusive participation: Lower barriers without compromising quality
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Protection against capture: No single entity should control narrative or outcomes
What is GoverNoun?
GoverNoun is an AI-powered governance assistant with a unique twist - it’s “lobbyable.” This means anyone can submit structured arguments with evidence to influence its analysis. The AI evaluates all inputs transparently and publishes its reasoning, creating a democratic marketplace of ideas.
Current Status
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Live on Ethereum (NounsDAO) -
Processing real governance proposals daily
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Open-source development
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Fully decentralized architecture
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Ready to deploy on Polkadot
Technical Architecture
System Level Diagram
Implementation Details
Governance Agent Generation Process
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| User Input | --(JSON)-> | IPFS Node | --(CID)—> | ENS Update |
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Communication Protocol
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| Requester | --(DID)->| ENS Resolver | --(CID)->| IPFS Node |
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Memory and Context Handling
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| User |
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| Query AI Agent DID via ENS |
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| Fetch IPFS Metadata via |
| Contenthash (Validate Hash)|
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| Load Personality & Context |
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| - Persona Data |
| - Interaction Interface |
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| Live Interaction with Agent |
| Real-time Memory Sync to |
| IPFS via Glitter Protocol |
| - Context Logged in IPFS |
| - CID Returned & Verified |
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GoverNoun is built on a decentralized infrastructure ensuring transparency and unstoppability:
Core Infrastructure
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On-Chain Real-Time Transparency: All decisions and reasoning stored immutably
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Serverless & Unstoppable: No central point of failure
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Cross-Chain DID Support: Compatible with .eth, .sol, .sui, .bnb .dot domains
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Permissionless Access: Anyone can interact without gatekeepers
Data Storage & Retrieval
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IPFS + Filecoin: Agent metadata and memory stored decentrally
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ENS Integration: Resolve agent states via blockchain
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Glitter Protocol: Real-time memory synchronization
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On-chain Verification: All lobby history packed to mainnet when voting
AI Infrastructure
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Compute Layer: Powered by Aethir decentralized compute
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Models: DeepSeek and Llama for analysis
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Data Sources:
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Nouns Discord servers
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Farcaster channels
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On-chain governance data
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Community forums
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How GoverNoun Addresses Polkadot’s Governance Challenges
1. Information Overload → Intelligent Summarization
Instead of reading 50+ page proposals, users get:
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Clear TL;DR summaries
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Key risks and benefits highlighted
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Budget breakdowns in context
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Historical precedent analysis
2. Fragmented Discussions → Unified Analysis
GoverNoun aggregates from:
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All OpenGov tracks (Root, Treasury, Fellowship, etc.)
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Multiple platforms (Polkassembly, Subsquare, Discord, Element)
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Cross-chain impacts (Relay, Kusama, Parachains)
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Social sentiment and expert opinions
3. Quality Control → Evidence-Based Evaluation
Every analysis includes:
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Source verification and citations
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Conflict of interest tracking
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Feasibility assessments
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Performance history of proposers
4. Participation Barriers → Accessible Delegation
Users can:
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Ask questions in plain language
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Receive personalized voting recommendations
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Delegate with specific conditions
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Revoke delegation anytime
Our Unique Approach: The Lobby System
What sets GoverNoun apart is that it’s not a black box. Through our Lobby API:
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Anyone can submit arguments - Support or oppose any proposal with evidence
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Transparent evaluation - The AI shows which arguments influenced its analysis
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Public reasoning - All decision logic is published for scrutiny
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Immutable history - All lobbying stored on IPFS, verified on-chain
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No central control - The best arguments win, not the loudest voices
Technical Implementation
User Input → IPFS Storage → ENS Update → On-chain Verification
Every interaction is:
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Logged to IPFS with content addressing
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Referenced via ENS for discoverability
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Validated through cryptographic hashes
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Accessible permanently and permissionlessly
Implementation Plan for Polkadot
Phase 1: Core Integration
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Connect all Polkadot data sources to our RAG system
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Deploy IPFS nodes for Polkadot governance data
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Establish cross-chain DID support for Polkadot addresses
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Train AI on OpenGov corpus
Phase 2: Community Launch
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Deploy Position Cards for major proposals
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Enable lobby submissions via Polkadot signatures
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Integrate with Polkassembly/Subsquare APIs
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Launch dedicated IPFS gateway for fast access
Phase 3: Delegation Features
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Launch conditional delegation options
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Implement on-chain delegation registry
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Provide personalized recommendations
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Track and report on voting alignment
Phase 4: Ecosystem Expansion
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Add parachain governance support
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Create cross-chain overview dashboards
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Develop specialized track expertise
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Enable plugin system for custom integrations
How DV Delegation Will Accelerate GoverNoun
With Decentralized Voices delegation, we will:
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Demonstrate GoverNoun in Action
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Vote according to GoverNoun’s analysis
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Publish detailed reasoning for every vote
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Store all decisions on IPFS with on-chain anchoring
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Show how AI can enhance, not replace, human judgment
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Build Community Trust
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Full transparency via immutable IPFS records
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Weekly reports on governance participation
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Open office hours for community feedback
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Public API for independent verification
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Iterate Based on Real Usage
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Test GoverNoun on actual proposals
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Refine algorithms based on outcomes
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Incorporate community suggestions
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A/B test different analysis approaches
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Focus on Light Track Excellence
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Prioritize small treasury proposals (up to 200k DOT)
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Help new contributors navigate governance
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Reduce barriers for grassroots initiatives
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Optimize for community impact over large budgets
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Our Commitments as DV Delegates
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100% Transparency
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Every vote recorded on IPFS with CID
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All GoverNoun analysis publicly queryable
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Weekly governance reports with metrics
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Open-source all voting logic
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Active Participation
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Vote on 100% of Light Track proposals
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Engage in forum discussions
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Provide feedback to proposers
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Host weekly community calls
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Community First
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No conflicts of interest
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Open to changing votes based on community input
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Responsive to feedback within 24 hours
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Technical Innovation
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Continuously improve GoverNoun
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Open-source all developments
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Share learnings with ecosystem
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Contribute to governance tooling standards
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Technical Advantages
Transparency
- Fully open IPFS storage with on-chain verification
Decentralization
- ENS + DID + distributed compute
Cross-Chain Support
- Multi-chain DID interoperable
RAG Integration
- Built-in decentralized knowledge base
Governance
- Flexible control with immutable audit trail
Censorship Resistance
- Serverless, unstoppable architecture
Success Metrics
We will measure our impact through:
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Participation rates on proposals we analyze
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Quality of governance discussions (measured by substantive comments)
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New participant onboarding (first-time voters)
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Community trust scores (via surveys)
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Voting alignment with long-term ecosystem success
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Tool adoption (number of users querying GoverNoun)
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Transparency index (% of decisions with full reasoning published)
Governance Voting Philosophy
Our voting approach prioritizes:
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Value for money: Rigorous analysis of budgets and deliverables
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Ecosystem benefit: Does this help Polkadot grow?
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Technical feasibility: Can this actually be implemented?
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Team credibility: Past performance and expertise
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Decentralization: Avoiding concentration of power
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Innovation potential: Supporting novel approaches
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Community alignment: Reflecting grassroots needs
Why Support Our Application?
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Proven Track Record: GoverNoun is live on Ethereum with real usage- Nounsdao
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Technical Infrastructure: Fully decentralized, censorship-resistant design
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Scalable Impact: Our tool helps everyone, not just our delegation
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Aligned Incentives: We succeed when governance participation improves
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Deep Expertise: Combining AI, blockchain, and governance knowledge
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Community Focus: Building for the ecosystem, not for profit
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Open Development: Everything we build is open-source
Conclusion
GoverNoun represents a new paradigm where AI amplifies collective intelligence rather than replacing human judgment. Our decentralized architecture ensures that this tool remains community-owned and censorship-resistant. With DV delegation, we can demonstrate this vision in practice while building the tools that will make Polkadot governance more accessible, transparent, and effective for everyone.
We’re not just asking for delegation - we’re inviting you to join us in building the future of decentralized governance. Every vote will advance both immediate governance needs and long-term tooling development.
Contact & Resources
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Twitter: @Internoun
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Live Demo: GoverNoun.eth
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Email: hi@internoun.wtf
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Technical Docs: Available on IPFS (CID on request)
Bridging Communities: Nouns on Polkadot
As NounsDAO contributors, we’re committed to launching a Nouns collection on Polkadot Hub when it goes live. This will bridge our communities - bringing Nouns’ daily auction model and public goods funding culture to Polkadot, while introducing our community to Polkadot’s advanced governance. With thousands of active Nouns holders and our proven governance tools like GoverNoun, we can create meaningful collaboration between both ecosystems.
Thank you for considering our application. We’re excited to contribute to Polkadot’s governance evolution and demonstrate how decentralized AI can enhance, not replace, human decision-making.
Note: We commit to participating actively throughout the entire DV program period, with consistent voting, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement of GoverNoun based on real-usage. All our infrastructure is decentralized and will remain accessible regardless of any centralized service failures.