# Question about Aztec governance & revenue

**URL:** <https://forum.aztec.network/t/question-about-aztec-governance-revenue/2168>\
**Category:** Aztec\
**Created:** [September 5, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.aztec.network/t/question-about-aztec-governance-revenue/2168 "2023-09-05T18:50:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 5, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.aztec.network/t/question-about-aztec-governance-revenue/2168/2 "2023-09-05T18:55:59Z")

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Hey @Jessie appreciate the questions!

1. Consensus mechanisms are being actively worked on as part of [this sequencer selection RFP](http://forum.aztec.network/t/request-for-proposals-decentralized-sequencer-selection/350) - the current leading candidate is called [Fernet](https://hackmd.io/0FwyoEjKSUiHQsmowXnJPw?view) but we will have a decision here in the coming weeks.

2. Upgrade/governance are actively being worked on as part of [this upgrade RFP](http://forum.aztec.network/t/request-for-proposals-upgrade-mechanisms/605) & again expect to reach clarity in Q3/Q4 of 2023.

3. Validator staking mechanism, fees, and revenue - See #1 for the latest research (but generally all tbd!). I’d expect another public RFP here to get involvement/suggestions from all interested 3 parties.

Hope this helps!

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