# Epochs An epoch is a recurring governance cycle in the Alvara DAO. Each epoch represents one round of gauge weight voting and reward distribution. ## Epoch Cycle 1. **Voting period:** veALVA holders cast gauge weight votes via Snapshot 2. **Tallying:** Votes are counted at the end of the epoch 3. **Reward allocation:** ALVA rewards are calculated based on voting results 4. **Distribution:** Rewards become claimable for eligible participants 5. **Next epoch begins:** The cycle repeats ## Epoch Duration Epochs typically run for one week, though this can be adjusted through governance. ## Epoch History The DAO page on the Alvara app shows the complete history of all epochs. You can: * View vote distributions for any past epoch * Compare how voting patterns have changed over time * See which BSKTs have consistently attracted the most votes * Track your own voting and reward history ## Rewards Per Epoch Each epoch distributes a set amount of ALVA rewards. The total reward per epoch is determined by the protocol's emission schedule. These rewards are split among BSKTs based on gauge weight vote results. Rewards become claimable after the epoch ends. See [Claiming DAO Rewards](/dao-governance/claiming-dao-rewards.md). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.alvara.xyz/dao-governance/epochs.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.