What We Measure
Stake-Weighted Sentiment - Each vote is weighted by the total ETH staked by the validators the voter controls. A voter controlling 1,000 validators (32,000 ETH) has proportionally more weight than a voter controlling 1 validator (32 ETH).
Participation Breadth - We report unique participant count alongside stake-weighted results to provide context on how distributed sentiment is across the validator set.
Network Coverage - We report participating stake as a percentage of total estimated network stake, providing context for how representative results are.
Voter Eligibility
Who Can Vote - Verified Ethereum validator operators who can prove control of one or more active validators on the Beacon Chain.
Verification Method - Voters connect a wallet and sign a message proving ownership. The wallet must be linked to validators through an on-chain delegation or withdrawal credential.
Represented ETH Calculation - Calculated from the effective balance of linked validators at the stake snapshot timestamp for each vote window.
Vote Windows
Timing - Each EIP has a defined vote window (typically 7 days). Voters may cast or update their vote any time during the window. Only the final vote counts.
Stake Snapshots - Represented ETH is calculated from a stake snapshot taken at window open. The snapshot block number and timestamp are disclosed on each EIP page.
Results Publication - Results are published within 15 minutes of window close unless an incident is triggered requiring review.
Known Limitations
- Results represent only participating validators, not all network validators
- Stake delegation may allow single entities to appear as multiple participants
- EVA Hub cannot fully detect all forms of duplicate representation
- Sentiment does not indicate operational readiness or technical feasibility
- Results are non-binding and should not be interpreted as governance decisions
Incident Handling
When integrity issues are identified, EVA Hub may:
- Add incident banner - Flag results with context about the issue
- Pause window - Temporarily halt voting while investigating
- Extend window - Add time if significant issues affected participation
- Void window - Invalidate results entirely (with public rationale)
All incidents are logged publicly with timestamps and resolution status.
Data Handling
What We Collect - Wallet address, validator indices, vote choices, and timestamps. No email or personal identifying information required.
What Is Public - Aggregate results only. Individual votes are private by default.
Retention & Deletion - Vote records are retained indefinitely for result integrity. You can request deletion of your personal data at any time.