DAOs
DAOs are decentralized autonomous organizations that operator via rules encoded as computer programs on a blockchain network.
It operates autonomously with its members making decisions through a consensus mechanism and has a transparent and immutable ledger of transactions.
DAOs offer a new model for organizations that is transparent, secure, and efficient, removing the need for intermediaries and central authorities.
Below are links to definitions.
examples of DAOs
- MakerDAO
- Aragon (enables DAO creation and governance)
- Colony (helps build organizations)
- MolochDAO
- Gnosis
- Rari Capital
- SourceCred
- BanklessDAO education to help people onboard to crypto and web3
Design Rules for Creating DAOs
Below are several sources of information on the design rules for creating a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO):
- The DAO Hack: This was an early example of a DAO that was created on the Ethereum blockchain. The hack of The DAO led to a split in the Ethereum blockchain and provided important lessons for DAO design and governance.
- DAOstack: This is an open source framework for creating DAOs. The DAOstack website provides a wealth of information on DAO design and governance, including articles, tutorials, and forums.
- Aragon: This is a decentralized platform for creating and managing DAOs. The Aragon website provides information on DAO governance, including articles and guides on how to create and manage a DAO.
- DAO Handbook: This is a comprehensive guide to creating and managing DAOs. The DAO Handbook provides information on DAO governance, including best practices for creating and managing a DAO.
- ConsenSys Resources: This is an online platform for learning about blockchain technology and decentralized systems. The ConsenSys Academy offers a course on DAOs that provides information on DAO design and governance.
- See also: OpenCollective
more
- daolicious.xyz lists info about DAOs
- snapshot decentralized voting
- DAO Masters info about tools to launch, manage, and grow a DAO
- DeepDAO info about DAOs