Locking aligns long-term holders with the protocol. By committing NOVA for a chosen duration, you receive vote-escrowed representation (veNOVA) implemented as NFT positions—including Singularity and Supermassive classes—so you can vote on gauge weights and fee flows.
Supermassive-style mechanics can involve permanently burning tokens to mint certain NFTs, a deflationary pressure on circulating supply while concentrating governance power for those participants.
- Compare lock durations and resulting voting power
- Understand how fee share accrues to veNFT holders
- Plan unlocks or permanent positions according to your risk tolerance
Governance details are expanded under Votes and Incentives.