# JIP Template
**URL:** https://forum.jito.network/t/jip-template/23
**Category:** JIP - Drafts
**Created:** [December 18, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.jito.network/t/jip-template/23 "2023-12-18T15:32:39Z")
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### Author:  [@jito](https://forum.jito.network/u/jito)
#### Post date: [December 18, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.jito.network/t/jip-template/23/1 "2023-12-18T15:32:39Z")
#### Proposal Drafting
Authors shall use the JIP outline below to draft their proposal:
_1. Title and Category_
The name must be descriptive enough to understand what is being suggested but no longer than 4 sentences. The category must be one of the following:
**Treasury** (allocation of developer grants, funds, incentives, etc. from the Foundation’s on-chain treasury (the “ **Realms Treasury** ”))
**Protocol Development** (protocol upgrades via code contributions, developer relations and growth etc.)
**Structure** (changes to committees, special working groups, existing/new positions)
**Process** (changes to voting procedure, governance tools, guidelines, etc.)
**Operations** (special initiatives relating to branding, marketing, and operations)
_2. Abstract_
A summary of the entire proposal, no more than a single paragraph.
_3. Motivation_
A statement on why the DAO or the Foundation (as applicable) should implement this proposal.
_4. Key Terms_
Definitions of terms specific to the proposal or industry related jargon.
_5. Specification_
A detailed breakdown of what the proposal aims to change, the technologies/route of change needed to implement changes, and a concrete plan which outlines the steps and timeline required to make the change.
_6. Benefits/Risks_
A brief analysis of the benefits and risks involved with the proposal.
_7. Outcomes_
A brief summary of the desired goals and outcomes of the proposal.
_8. Cost Summary_
The total cost of the proposal, broken down if needed.
_9. Performance Milestones, if applicable_
The performance milestones for any JIPs submitted in the Treasury category.
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### Author:  [@jito](https://forum.jito.network/u/jito)
#### Post date: [December 19, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.jito.network/t/jip-template/23/2 "2023-12-19T02:22:59Z")