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# Govern

Govern supports the decisions and accountability that keep research moving.

It covers community governance, project reporting, and visibility into how resources are used. Research updates help supporters understand what has been learned, how a project is progressing, and what comes next.

At the protocol level, governance gives the community a role in shaping Bio’s development. Participation rules depend on the relevant governance process. [Learn about protocol governance](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/concepts/bio-protocol).

[Join Bio governance discussions →](https://gov.bio.xyz/)