DFINITY Foundation

Synapse.vote (original)

ICDevs.org

CryptoIsGood

Anvil

ICPL.app

ysyms

The Accumulators’ Neuron

RawTech Venture

Paul Young

ICPMANUAL

8yeargangDAO

Isaac Valadez

Krzysztof Żelazko

Nicolas.ic

Smaug’s Neuron for Retail Investors

ICLight.io

Synapse.vote (NEW)

Taggr Network

CodeGov

Sonic AMM

Rakeoff.io

OpenChat

ELNA AI

GEEKFACTORY

ICP Hub México

ICP Hub Poland

Jerry Banfield

WaterNeuron

ICP Hub Bulgaria

Gold DAO

NeuronPool

LORIMER

B3Pay

ZenithCode

Aviate Labs

D-QUORUM

Yuku AI

CO.DELTA △

Cosmicrafts

Arthur’s Neuron (used to be cycle_dao)

Inactive (Request Removal) - The Fools' Court

$STACK

Always Rejects

John Wiegley

Proposes implementing an Expert Mode in the NNS Dapp to allow advanced users to configure Topic 1 followees and neuron controllers through the front-end interface. Improves accessibility of governance tools for non-technical users without changing protocol logic.

Currently, the NNS Dapp does not expose options for setting Followees for Topic 1 (Neuron Management), nor does it allow users to, for example, change the controller of their SNS neurons. This significantly limits flexibility even for experienced users and makes advanced configuration nearly impossible for non-technical holders.

This proposal suggests introducing an **Expert Mode** within the NNS Dapp, enabling advanced users to:

- Configure Followees for Topic 1 (Neuron Management) in a secure and transparent manner

- View and (where permitted) change the controller of a neuron

- Receive clear warnings and contextual guidance about the risks involved in such actions

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**What This Proposal Introduces:**

Introduce an **opt-in Expert Mode** in the NNS Dapp to provide access to otherwise hidden or unsupported governance functions, aimed specifically at power users who require more granular control over their neuron configurations.

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**Details:**

The Expert Mode should initially include:

- **UI components** for managing Followees on Topic 1: Neuron Management, which currently requires the use of CLI tools like `ic-repl` or `quill`

- **UI elements** to view or modify neuron controllers when permitted, extending beyond the assignment of Hotkeys

- **Enhanced UX safeguards**, such as warning modals or informational banners, explaining the financial and security implications of delegating control or altering sensitive neuron settings

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**Why This Matters:**

Exposing these options via an Expert Mode bridges the gap between protocol capabilities and user accessibility. As the Internet Computer ecosystem grows, neuron management must become more inclusive, transparent, and empowering - not just for developers or CLI-savvy users, but for all governance participants.

This change would promote:

- **Greater self-sovereignty** in neuron management

- **Improved transparency** of available configuration options

- **Broader participation** in governance decisions

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**Next Steps If Adopted:**

If adopted by the community, this proposal would be forwarded to the DFINITY Foundation for consideration and potential implementation in the coming months.\
Importantly, these changes would affect only the front-end interface of the NNS Dapp - **not** the underlying protocol logic - making them feasible to deliver without introducing risks to the core governance system.

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**Final Note:**

This proposal is submitted in the spirit of open governance and user empowerment.\
The Internet Computer community deserves tools that make advanced functionality securely and understandably accessible, helping onboard more users into the decentralized governance process.

Implement Expert Mode in NNS Dapp