# 4.0 Governance

PRIME holders influence the Echelon ecosystem through [Governance Proposals](https://docs.echelon.io/echelon-prime-foundation/4.0-governance/4.1-governance-proposals) and [Emissary Prime](https://docs.echelon.io/echelon-prime-foundation/4.0-governance/4.2-emissaries-prime) elections.