> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bytomdao.org/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bytomdao.org/docs/governance/obtaining-voting-rights.md).

# Obtaining voting rights

The BTM you hold cannot be directly used for voting. Before voting, you need to exchange BTM for voting rights at a 1:1 ratio. You can exchange BTM for votes at any time, and you can also convert votes back to BTM at any time. This operation will not cost your BTM.

First, you need to go to the BytomDAO's website,  launch the governance application, and scroll to the "Get Votes" feature module.

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Here, you will see the current voting shares you possess. You can click "Get more" to exchange your BTM for shares used for voting.Of course, consistent with other procedures, you first need to approve the use of your BTM shares.

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Similarly, you can click "Exchange for BTM" to convert your votes back to BTM.

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Once you have obtained voting rights, you can participate in the governance of BytomDAO.


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