> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://d8x.gitbook.io/d8x/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://d8x.gitbook.io/d8x/contribute-and-earn/governors.md).

# Governors

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## What are Governors?&#x20;

D8X is a decentralized protocol governed by holders of its [governance token $D8X](/d8x/d8x-token/what-is-usdd8x.md).&#x20;

## How to participate in governance decisions?

To participate in governance decisions you have to hold $D8X. Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/kUEZ5cvzKn) to stay up-to-date on TGE!&#x20;

### Earn as Governor

Governance is of fundamental importance for any decentralized protocol. Therefore the D8X protocol compensates governance participants for their service to the protocol. Token holders that participate in protocol governance are compensated with a part of the protocol's profit. Compensation is based on the share of voting power of participants that participate in governance.