The DAO governance problem
Before DAOs move into token-weighted votes, multisig execution, or off-chain consensus, they often need to understand proposal legitimacy in a way a simple poll cannot show.
Nicolas lets members allocate finite voice credits across alternatives, so intensity becomes part of the decision record.
Where Nicolas fits
Nicolas is useful as a proposal signal layer for agenda prioritization, grants shortlists, parameter-change consultation, working-group priorities, and governance retrospectives.
Delegation helps participants route decision power toward trusted contributors on issues where context is uneven, while direct voting lets them override delegation for a specific decision.
What it does not do
Nicolas does not execute blockchain transactions, verify token balances, replace treasury controls, or certify that a vote is legally binding.
Use it when the DAO needs an interpretable preference-intensity signal before or alongside the governance process that actually authorizes action.