Cardano and Solana are revealing different governance weaknesses as they test separate on-chain decision-making models. Cardano requires approval from delegated representatives, known as DReps, and staking pool operators, or SPOs, but low participation from both groups is preventing governance proposals from advancing. Solana allows validators to vote with delegated stake, while individual governance votes have highlighted potential conflicts of interest among validators and uncertainty over how passage thresholds should be interpreted. CryptoSlate reported that both networks are grappling with how to maintain effective governance while token-holder participation remains low.