# Governance ### Introduction The Oceanpoint protocol is governed and upgraded by BST token-holders, using two distinct components; the BST token and the [governance pool](/oceanpoint-pools/about-pool-mechanics/governance-pools/main-pool-sbst.md) ([OceanStaking](https://etherscan.io/address/0x6f1e92fb8a685aaa0710bad194d7b1aa839f7f8a#code)). Together, these contracts allow the community to propose, vote, and implement changes. Proposals can modify system parameters, support new markets, or add entirely new functionality to the protocol. ### BST BST is an [ERC-20](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/blob/master/EIPS/eip-20.md) token that allows the owner to delegate voting rights to themselve by locking it up for a certain period by using the Governance Pool. ### sBST sBST is an [ERC-20](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/blob/master/EIPS/eip-20.md) token that is represeting the share of BST tokens that a user holds in the governance pool. sBST to BST are having a dynamic exchange rate due to rewards being accured in the governance pool. --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://docs.oceanpoint.fi/for-developers/governance.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.