> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://messier.gitbook.io/catalogue-de-messier/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://messier.gitbook.io/catalogue-de-messier/messier-dao/powehi.md).

# Pōwehi

**“Pōwehi” is a Hawaiian word meaning *****Embellished Dark Source of Unending Creation*****, originally given to the M87 black hole—the first black hole ever photographed and the core of the giant elliptical galaxy in the Virgo constellation.** In Virgo, any M87 staker ranked within the top 87 positions earns the title of Pōwehi.

**Pōwehi are the exclusive creators of proposals within the Virgo DAO, embodying the spirit of continuous creation, but cannot vote on them—voting power is reserved for the Halo, ensuring a balance of creative and collective governance.**