Why does DAO Design matter?

Think of DAO design as the blueprint for a building. A good blueprint makes the building strong and useful. Similarly, a well-designed DAO:

  • Makes sure everyone knows the DAO’s purpose.
  • Helps the DAO run smoothly and fairly.
  • Protects the DAO from problems.

Key Aspects of DAO Design

  • Defining DAO Objectives:

    • What is the main goal of the DAO? (e.g., funding projects, managing software, investing)
    • What problems does it solve?
    • Having clear goals helps everyone stay focused.

  • Governance Architectures:

    • How are decisions made? (e.g., voting with tokens)
    • Who gets to vote?
    • Can people delegate their votes to others?
    • This is about creating a fair way to make choices.

  • DAO Models:

    • Different DAOs have different production needs. To meet those needs you can use:
      • Industry Standards: Using pre-made, widely-accepted and complete templates or frameworks.
      • Utility Libraries: Utilizing pre-built and separated code components or modules.
      • Custom-Built DAOs: Creating a DAO from the ground up, tailored to specific needs.

  • SubDAOs:

    • Imagine a big company with smaller teams. SubDAOs are like those teams.
    • They let a large DAO break into smaller, specialized groups.
    • This helps the DAO handle more tasks and grow bigger.