> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.outcome.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.outcome.finance/optimistic-governance/what-is-the-optimistic-governor.md). # What is the Optimistic Governor? The Optimistic Governor contract is used to govern a [Gnosis Safe](https://gnosis-safe.io/) based on a set of rules defined off-chain. These rules are enforced using UMA's [Optimistic Oracle](https://umaproject.org/optimistic-oracle.html) and the [ZODIAC identifier](https://github.com/UMAprotocol/UMIPs/blob/master/UMIPs/umip-152.md) allowing for a new era of flexible "optimistic governance". Management of DAO treasuries and other multi-signature wallets no longer need to be limited to X-of-Y signing schemes or tokenholder votes. Instead, a DAO can publish rules in plain English with sufficient detail for a neutral third-party observer to determine whether transactions submitted to a Gnosis Safe follow the rules or not. The Optimistic Governor then allows any address to propose transactions that follow the predetermined set of rules. These transactions then go through a challenge period where any address can dispute the transaction. If a transaction is not disputed, it can then be executed. However, if any address believes the proposed transaction does not follow the rules, the transaction can be disputed. A dispute is resolved by neutral human voters brought in to vote on the outcome based on the predetermined set of rules. The Optimistic Governor has been audited by OpenZeppelin and the audit report can be viewed [here](https://blog.openzeppelin.com/uma-optimistic-governor-audit/). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.outcome.finance/optimistic-governance/what-is-the-optimistic-governor.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.