Examples

Quadratic voting examples for real group decisions

Quadratic voting is easiest to understand through concrete situations. These examples show how finite voice credits, squared costs, support, opposition, and delegation can change the signal a group sees.

What makes a good example

A useful quadratic voting example has clear alternatives, people with unequal stakes, and a reason to measure intensity rather than only first-choice support.

Nicolas examples focus on decisions where the group wants a record of signed vote intensity, quadratic costs, delegation, and outcome probabilities.

How to read the scenarios

The examples do not claim that every group needs quadratic voting. They show decision patterns where the squared-cost rule reveals information a simple poll would hide.

Use them to decide whether your own decision needs an intensity-aware signal or a simpler voting method.

FAQ

Are these examples generated from one template?

No. Each example describes a different decision context, what ordinary voting can miss, and how Nicolas would structure the signal.

Do examples prove quadratic voting is always best?

No. They show when intensity-aware voting can help. Some decisions fit majority voting, ranking, approval, or consensus.

Can I run these examples in Nicolas?

Yes. You can model similar decisions in Nicolas by naming alternatives, inviting participants, and using finite voice credits.