Valar Solutions updates xGov smart contracts with bug fixes, transaction composability, and a boycott vote option
Valar Solutions GmbH updated the xGov smart contracts covering the period from October 2025 to January 2026. The changes address delegation, voting experience, and transparency in the governance process.
The specific improvements include a fix for low-severity bugs, improved transaction composability, and a new boycott vote option that distinguishes between users who are simply inactive and those who intentionally boycott a proposal.
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