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Got a question? Chances are someone already asked it.

This page covers what the community asks most — how the DAO works, how to join, how staking and voting work, and how grants get funded. Can't find it here? Drop it in the Gov FAQ thread and we'll answer it and add it to this list.

Last updated: June 5th, 2026

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🧬 About RootstockCollective

• What is a DAO and how does it work?
• How does RootstockCollective differ from other DAOs?
• What is RootstockCollective's primary goal or mission?

🆕 New Here? Three Things You Can Do

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Staking, voting, and backing a builder are three separate actions. Staking gets you stRIF. Voting uses that stRIF on governance proposals. Backing directs your stRIF toward a specific builder. Here's each one, step by step.

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🔐 1. How to Stake

• Step 1 — Get RIF and a supported wallet
• Step 2 — Connect your wallet to the dApp
• Step 3 — Stake your RIF
• What do I actually get from staking?

🗳️ 2. How to Vote on a Proposal

• Step 1 — Find proposals
• Step 2 — Read before you vote
• Step 3 — Cast your vote (or delegate)
• Step 4 — What happens after

🛠️ 3. How to Back a Builder