> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bitcredit.gitbook.io/bitcredit-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bitcredit.gitbook.io/bitcredit-protocol/governance/how-it-works/voter-selection.md).

# Voter Selection

Instead of requiring all holders to vote, Bitcredit uses **statistically representative governance**.

* A snapshot of all token holders is taken
* A random sample of wallets is selected
* Selection is weighted by token balance
* Each wallet’s influence is capped at 20%

This model ensures:

* Fair representation of the entire network
* Protection against whale dominance
* Fast and scalable decision-making

Selected voters are notified (for example via Nostr) and have **7 days** to participate.

If participation is too low after 3 days:

* Additional voters are automatically selected
* They join for the remaining voting period