The tension lies in the gap between the theoretical democratization promised by tokenized governance and the practical reality of low voter turnout and concentrated influence.

If only a handful of users are genuinely involved, governance structures risk becoming hollow, leading to decisions that don't reflect the broader community's needs and jeopardizing trust in the entire ecosystem.

Current incentive structures do not reward participation in a meaningful, sustainable way.

Tokenomics often encourage speculation, not involvement, and existing UX makes governance complex, intimidating, or simply not worth users' time.

Regulatory ambiguity and voter fatigue further exacerbate disengagement.

Some platforms offer token airdrops or staking rewards, but these often incentivize only one-time participation or passive holding, not continuous engagement.

Complex voting interfaces and gas fees further discourage users.

None adequately address the deep structural misalignment of incentives and usability.