DAO
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations. The future of collaboration and decision-making.
What is a DAO?
A DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is an organization governed by smart contracts on the blockchain. Decisions are made democratically by token holders, without central leadership or hierarchy.
Decentralized
No central control or single decision makers.
Autonomous
Smart contracts execute decisions automatically.
Transparent
All transactions and decisions are publicly viewable.
Global
Members can participate from anywhere in the world.
How Do DAOs Work?
Token-based Membership
Members receive governance tokens that represent voting rights. More tokens mean more influence.
Submit Proposals
Members can submit proposals for changes, projects, or expenses.
Voting
Token holders vote on proposals. Voting happens transparently on the blockchain.
Automatic Execution
Approved proposals are automatically executed through smart contracts.
Types of DAOs
Protocol DAOs
Manage decentralized protocols like DeFi platforms. Examples: MakerDAO, Uniswap, Compound.
Social DAOs
Bring people with common interests together. Focus on community and networking.
Investment DAOs
Pooling capital for joint investments. Democratic decisions about investments.
Collector DAOs
Collect NFTs and digital artworks. Shared ownership of valuable digital assets.
Media DAOs
Produce and manage media content. Decentralized news organizations and content platforms.
Service DAOs
Offer services like development, design, or consulting. Decentralized agencies and freelancer collectives.
Benefits and Challenges
Benefits
- ✓Transparency
All activities are public
- ✓Global Participation
No geographical boundaries
- ✓Democratic
Every token holder has voting rights
- ✓Efficiency
Automated processes
Challenges
- ✗Legal Uncertainty
Unclear regulation in many countries
- ✗Coordination
Difficult decision-making
- ✗Security
Smart contract risks
- ✗Participation
Often low voter turnout
DAO Tools & Platforms
DAO Creation
- • Aragon
- • DAOstack
- • Colony
- • Syndicate
Governance
- • Snapshot
- • Tally
- • Boardroom
- • Gnosis Safe
Treasury Management
- • Gnosis Safe
- • Parcel
- • Llama
- • Request Finance
Communication
- • Discord
- • Discourse
- • Commonwealth
- • Telegram
Discover the Future of Organization
Learn how DAOs are changing the way we collaborate and make decisions.