
ApproveThis manages your Spect Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Productivity
Two Tools, One Powerful Connection
When Spect's web3 coordination capabilities meet ApproveThis's structured approval systems, teams gain something rare: the ability to move fast without breaking things. This integration through Zapier creates a bridge between decentralized collaboration and enterprise-grade governance - exactly what growing web3 projects need as they scale.
Spect brings web3-native forms, task management, and automated triggers to the table. ApproveThis adds layer of controlled decision-making with features like multi-step approvals, conditional thresholds, and audit trails. Together, they enable teams to handle complex coordination tasks - from DAO proposals to vendor contracts - with both speed and accountability.
Why This Integration Matters Now
Web3 organizations face unique operational challenges. Traditional approval processes often clash with decentralized workflows, while completely unstructured systems risk compliance gaps. The Spect-ApproveThis integration addresses this tension head-on:
- For DAOs: Automatically convert community proposals into tracked approval processes
- For Dev Teams: Gatekeep production deployments without slowing down iterative development
A crypto fund used this integration to cut their grant approval time from 14 days to 48 hours while maintaining rigorous due diligence. Their secret? Spect forms collect applicant data that automatically triggers ApproveThis workflows with custom thresholds based on grant size.
Core Use Cases That Deliver Value
1. From Community Feedback to Actionable Decisions
When a new response comes into Spect (via form, proposal, or governance poll), ApproveThis can automatically:
- Create approval chains with conditional routing (e.g., small budgets auto-approved, large ones escalated)
- Attach metadata like token holder status or contributor reputation scores
- Initiate payments or smart contracts upon final approval
Real-world example: A DeFi project uses Spect forms for feature requests. Votes from token holders with >1% stake auto-approve minor updates, while major changes get routed through a 7-person multisig approval in ApproveThis.
2. Project Visibility Across Teams
Every new ApproveThis request automatically becomes a Spect card with:
- Live status tracking
- Attached documents/contracts
- Comment threads that sync back to ApproveThis
Real-world impact: A web3 marketing agency reduced client approval cycles by 60% by making all requests visible in Spect boards. Clients comment directly on cards, which ApproveThis converts into official approvals via email.
Team-Specific Benefits
Operations Teams
Cut manual handoffs between systems. Procurement requests submitted via Spect forms now auto-route based on:
- Budget thresholds (ApproveThis's calculated fields)
- Vendor reputation (pulled from on-chain data in Spect)
- Approver availability (vacation delegation prevents bottlenecks)
Finance Teams
Maintain control over treasury movements without micromanaging. Multi-sig approvals in ApproveThis can:
- Require 3/5 signers for transactions over 5 ETH
- Auto-export approved transactions to accounting tools
- Create audit trails with Spect's immutable records
Development Teams
Ship faster with guardrails. Code deployment requests in Spect trigger ApproveThis workflows that:
- Require QA lead approval if test coverage < 80%
- Auto-approve hotfixes from senior devs
- Post final approval to Discord via Spect webhooks
Technical Setup Made Simple
Connecting Spect and ApproveThis takes under 15 minutes:
- Create Zapier account (if none exists)
- Choose Spect "New Response" as trigger
- Set ApproveThis "Create Request" as action
- Map critical fields:
- Spect response → Approval type
- Submitter wallet → Approver group
- Form data → Calculated fields
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis's email approvals so external partners never need Spect logins. They review requests in inbox, decisions sync back to Spect cards automatically.
Avoid These Common Mistakes
Teams new to this integration sometimes stumble on:
- Overcomplicating workflows: Start with 1-2 approval steps, then expand
- Ignoring thresholds: Let small decisions auto-approve to maintain velocity
- Forgetting mobile: 43% of approvals happen on phones - test email UX
Beyond Basic Approvals
Advanced teams combine these features for next-level governance:
- Reputation-based approvals: Weight votes by contributor tenure
- Gas fee optimization: Batch approvals that meet threshold conditions
- Cross-chain actions: ApproveThis triggers bridge transactions after governance votes
Getting Started
Ready to transform how your web3 team operates?
- Register for ApproveThis (free 14-day trial)
- Explore Spect's web3 features
- Book a live integration demo
For teams building the future, this integration isn't just about faster approvals - it's about creating organizational integrity at web3 speed.
Integrate with Spect Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for Spect
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Spect
Create approval requests for new responses
When a new response is added in Spect, create an approval request in ApproveThis to streamline decision-making and ensure timely reviews. This integration helps teams quickly act on feedback with a structured approval process. *Note: Ensure that all required approval details are mapped correctly.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Response
Triggers when a new response is added.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create project cards for new approval requests
When an approval request workflow starts in ApproveThis, automatically create a card in Spect to visually manage and track the request. This automation improves transparency and speeds up internal processing. *Note: Verify that your project board accepts the card format from Spect.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Card
Creates a card in project.
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