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# Quadratic Voting and Sybil Protection

To prevent disproportionate voting power and promote fairness, Illuvium implements quadratic voting. This mechanism reduces the influence of large $ILV stakers, ensuring a more balanced distribution of voting power. Other protocols have successfully utilised quadratic voting, proving an equitable approach.