> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://know.rendernetwork.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://know.rendernetwork.com/about-render-network-governance/understanding-render-network-governance.md). # Understanding Render Network Governance Breaking down how to participate in the Render Network As the Render Network has evolved into one of the largest decentralized GPU computing and GPU cloud rendering networks in the world, it has [introduced a decentralized governance framework](https://medium.com/render-token/announcing-the-render-network-foundation-d8ef74c364a1), led by the Render Network Foundation, to represent the needs of a growing number of stakeholders - from creators and node operators to consumers and liquidity providers. This decentralized governance process is shaped through Render Network Proposals, which any member of the Render Network community can submit and vote on, providing a mechanism for the Render Network community to directly shape the future of the network. This guide will serve as a primer for how any Render Network community member can participate, actively, passively or some combination of the two, in the governance of the Render Network and its sub-communities. Giving the Render Network Community the ability to help decide the future of the Render Network on matters ranging from grants and development initiatives to additions to the network over time. As the Network and the space it inhabits has continued to evolve, so have the ways in which the community can help govern the Network. The Render Network Foundation and the decentralized governance process fully leverages these advances in peer-to-peer communities to meet user needs. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://know.rendernetwork.com/about-render-network-governance/understanding-render-network-governance.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.