The DAO Handbook

DAOs are powering the next internet movements - allowing strangers to come together, pool money seemingly overnight, and harness our collective intelligence in pursuit of audacious goals.

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Concepts

The DAO Handbook shares stories and tactical learnings from the world of DAOs, from record breaking crowdfunds for charities to the thornier side of hacks and regulation, and a tactical playbook for building a DAO, illustrating how DAO principles can be used to build communities, create fairer organizations, and lower barriers to ownership.

Intro to DAOs - The Story of ConstitutionDAO

Intro to DAOs - The Story of ConstitutionDAO

An epic saga that started a tidal wave.

What is a DAO?

What is a DAO?

A DAO is a collectively-owned, blockchain-governed organization.

What are Blockchains, and Why Do They Matter for DAOs?

What are Blockchains, and Why Do They Matter for DAOs?

Blockchain is the foundation that enabled DAOs to emerge, but how?

Why Decentralization

Why Decentralization

DAOs aspire to be decentralized, meaning they are governed by their members....

Dictatorship, Democracy, and DAOs

Dictatorship, Democracy, and DAOs

DAOs unlock fundamental new ways to organize.

The DAO Hack Explained

The DAO Hack Explained

The DAO hack shook the foundations of a nascent ecosystem.

When to use a DAO

When to use a DAO

DAOs are great for collective ownership, funding, intelligence, and more.

When to avoid using DAOs

When to avoid using DAOs

There are times where you shouldn't DAO It....

Governance - Mission, Constitution, and Voting

Governance - Mission, Constitution, and Voting

DAO Governance 101

Fundraising and Tokens

Fundraising and Tokens

How to think about raising money and issuing tokens

Proposals

Proposals

Proposals are how things get done in a DAO.

Multisigs or Smart Contracts?

Multisigs or Smart Contracts?

Multisigs are a lightweight way to create trust.

Delegation

Delegation

Delegation is the DAO version of representative democracy.

DAO Organization and Structure

DAO Organization and Structure

The organizational structure of a DAO determines who can make decisions and how.

Bounties

Bounties

Are bounties the future of work?

Community Management

Community Management

Creating good vibes online and IRL.

Onboarding

Onboarding

Bringing in new members from casual lurkers to core contributors.

Meetings

Meetings

Meetings can create momentum and don't need to feel corporate.

Legal Structures

Legal Structures

Legal structures and DAO laws

Payroll

Payroll

Paying DAO members across the world compliantly.

Taxes

Taxes

Taxes and DAOs

DAOs as governments

DAOs as governments

Starting a government today from first principles might look a lot like a DAO.

On-chain Organizations

On-chain Organizations

Are on-chain organizations the future?

The Ownership Economy

The Ownership Economy

DAOs can turn users into owners.

The Future of DAOs

The Future of DAOs

What's next for DAOs?

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

How to start a DAO in 15 minutes




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Interviews

We are interviewing some of the most thoughtful and inspirational DAO builders.

Interview with Chance

- Core Contributor, Community CityDAO
- Community at OnDeck
- Community at 1729

About the Author

Scott Fitsimones is a TED speaker on DAOs and the founder of CityDAO, which collectively purchased and governs 40 acres of land in Wyoming and featured on Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's blog, in the New Yorker, and in the Harvard Business Review.

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