Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)
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Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)

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updatedAug 31, 2023
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An informational entity that has no centralized owner and operates in blockchain-based protocols, running independently and paying for its own resources in cyberspace. After the organization is developed and programmed, it continues to run autonomously using consensus mechanisms.
An informational entity that has no centralized owner and operates in blockchain-based protocols, running independently and paying for its own resources in cyberspace. After the organization is developed and programmed, it continues to run autonomously using consensus mechanisms.

Without hierarchical management, these smart contracts powered by algorithms can autonomously execute decisions based on previously provided information. Different to centralized organizations, based on unified ownership and concentrated power, decentralized organizations are community-led and have no central owner or point of failure. Operated in the Blockchain or other decentralized protocols, it can minimize the chance of corruption, fault tolerance, and manipulation.

This open-source protocol could enable more trusted accountability and efficiency in organizations by reducing fraud while enhancing security and transparency. This also allows for community-based decision-making instead of relying on one central authority. DAOs can make decisions on which data is accurate using its token-based consensus mechanism and once a standard set of rules are in place, most decisions can be automated. DAOs' applications may include investments, crowdfunding, transactions, payments, and negotiations, or even virtual social circles.

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1 technology domains
8 industries
  • Defense & Security
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing & Production
  • Government & Citizenship
  • Art & Design
  • Communications
  • Energy
  • Environment & Resources
15 topics
  • Anti-Corruption & Standards of Integrity
  • Decentralization & Local Governance
  • Digital Economy
  • Inclusive Finance
  • Digital Governance and Society
  • Energy
  • Environment Policy, Economics, and Management
  • Green and Climate Finance
  • Insurance
  • Investments
  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
  • Urbanization
  • Public Finance
  • Political & Social Participation
  • Peace Building & Social Cohesion
6 SDGs
  • 08 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • 09 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  • 10 Reduce inequalities
  • 07 Affordable and Clean Energy