> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://injectivelabs-mintlify-25e241d4.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Testnet Proposals

> How to submit and coordinate governance proposals on Injective testnet.

Governance proposals on testnet follow the same mechanics as mainnet, but with shorter voting periods. Use a deposit slightly below `min_deposit` so the proposal doesn't enter voting immediately, giving you time to coordinate.

## Submitting a Proposal

All proposals use the same CLI command with a JSON file:

```bash theme={null}
injectived tx gov submit-proposal proposal.json \
  --from=YOUR_KEY \
  --keyring-backend=file \
  --chain-id=injective-888 \
  --node=https://testnet.sentry.tm.injective.network:443 \
  --gas=auto --gas-adjustment=1.5 \
  --gas-prices=160000000inj \
  --deposit="40000000000000000000inj" \
  --yes
```

<Tip>
  Use `--deposit="40000000000000000000inj"` (40 INJ) to keep the proposal below `min_deposit` initially, so it doesn't enter voting before you've coordinated with validators.
</Tip>

## Coordinating Validator Votes

After submitting your proposal, reach out to the team to coordinate testnet validator votes:

1. Join the [Injective Discord server](https://discord.gg/injective) and find the relevant developer channel
2. Share your proposal ID and a brief description of what it does

You can also track your proposal on the [Testnet Hub](https://testnet.hub.injective.network).

## Proposal Examples

Every proposal JSON follows the same structure. The `messages` array contains one or more SDK messages that execute when the proposal passes. The `sender` in each message must be the governance module account: `inj10d07y265gmmuvt4z0w9aw880jnsr700jstypyt`.

### Set Token Metadata (Peggy/IBC Denoms)

Use this when you've bridged a token via Peggy or IBC and need to set its name, symbol, and decimals so MetaMask and Blockscout display it correctly.

```json theme={null}
{
  "messages": [
    {
      "@type": "/injective.tokenfactory.v1beta1.MsgSetDenomMetadata",
      "sender": "inj10d07y265gmmuvt4z0w9aw880jnsr700jstypyt",
      "metadata": {
        "base": "peggy0xYOUR_TOKEN_ADDRESS",
        "name": "Your Token Name",
        "symbol": "SYMBOL",
        "display": "SYMBOL",
        "description": "Description of your token",
        "decimals": 18,
        "denom_units": [
          { "denom": "peggy0xYOUR_TOKEN_ADDRESS", "exponent": 0, "aliases": [] },
          { "denom": "SYMBOL", "exponent": 18, "aliases": [] }
        ]
      }
    }
  ],
  "metadata": "",
  "deposit": "40000000000000000000inj",
  "title": "Set SYMBOL token metadata",
  "summary": "Set bank denom metadata for peggy0xYOUR_TOKEN_ADDRESS so the MTS ERC20 returns correct name, symbol, and decimals.",
  "expedited": true
}
```

See the [token metadata guide](/developers/assets/token-metadata) for why this is needed and how it works for each denom type.

### Delete a Token Pair

Use this to remove a broken or incorrect MTS token pair (e.g., one deployed with wrong metadata).

```json theme={null}
{
  "messages": [
    {
      "@type": "/injective.erc20.v1beta1.MsgDeleteTokenPair",
      "sender": "inj10d07y265gmmuvt4z0w9aw880jnsr700jstypyt",
      "bank_denom": "peggy0xYOUR_TOKEN_ADDRESS"
    }
  ],
  "metadata": "",
  "deposit": "40000000000000000000inj",
  "title": "Delete incorrect token pair",
  "summary": "Remove the MTS token pair for peggy0xYOUR_TOKEN_ADDRESS so it can be recreated.",
  "expedited": true
}
```

### Register an Oracle Provider

Use this to register a custom price feed provider for derivative markets.

```json theme={null}
{
  "messages": [
    {
      "@type": "/injective.oracle.v1beta1.MsgGrantProviderPrivilege",
      "sender": "inj10d07y265gmmuvt4z0w9aw880jnsr700jstypyt",
      "provider": "YOUR_PROVIDER_NAME",
      "relayers": ["inj1YOUR_RELAYER_ADDRESS"]
    }
  ],
  "metadata": "",
  "deposit": "40000000000000000000inj",
  "title": "Register oracle provider",
  "summary": "Register YOUR_PROVIDER_NAME as an oracle provider with relayer permissions.",
  "expedited": true
}
```

See the [oracle provider guide](/developers-defi/provider-oracle) for details on setting up price feeds.

### Software Upgrade

Used by the core team to coordinate chain upgrades. Included here for reference.

```json theme={null}
{
  "messages": [
    {
      "@type": "/cosmos.upgrade.v1beta1.MsgSoftwareUpgrade",
      "authority": "inj10d07y265gmmuvt4z0w9aw880jnsr700jstypyt",
      "plan": {
        "name": "v1.21.0",
        "height": "12345678",
        "info": "Upgrade to v1.21.0"
      }
    }
  ],
  "metadata": "",
  "deposit": "40000000000000000000inj",
  "title": "Upgrade to v1.21.0",
  "summary": "Chain upgrade to v1.21.0 at block height 12345678.",
  "expedited": true
}
```

## Querying Proposals

Check the status of your proposal:

```bash theme={null}
# List recent proposals
injectived query gov proposals \
  --node=https://testnet.sentry.tm.injective.network:443 \
  --output=json | jq '.proposals[-1] | {id, title, status}'

# Check a specific proposal
injectived query gov proposal PROPOSAL_ID \
  --node=https://testnet.sentry.tm.injective.network:443
```

Or view proposals on the [Testnet Hub](https://testnet.hub.injective.network).