> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fractalbitcoin.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fractalbitcoin.io/faqs/governance-and-ecosystem.md).

# Governance & Ecosystem

**Is Fractal governed by the community?**

Yes. Governance happens through [**Fractal Vote**](https://vote.fractalbitcoin.io/), a fully on-chain voting system powered by OP\_CAT. Token holders can stake FB to propose upgrades, vote on treasury grants, and shape protocol evolution.

**Is Fractal open source?**

Yes — all source code, documentation, and network tools are public and on GitHub. Fractal encourages open development, transparency, and community contributions.

[→ View code](https://github.com/fractal-bitcoin/fractal)

**How do ecosystem grants work?**

Fractal offers retroactive and milestone-based grants. Projects are evaluated based on innovation, technical quality, and community contribution.

[→ Apply for a grant](https://fractalbitcoin.io/ecosystem-grant-evaluation)