Hey everyone,

Water is life, but how we manage it is often anything but fair or sustainable. In many parts of the world, water resources are controlled by private companies, and this raises some major concerns:

🚱 Access Inequality: Too often, communities are priced out of access to clean water.
💸 Profit Over Sustainability: Corporate priorities can lead to over-extraction and harm to ecosystems.
🤐 Lack of Transparency: Decisions about water management are usually made behind closed doors, with little public input.

At Aquara, we’re asking a big question: What if water governance wasn’t left to corporations or governments alone? What if the community could have a voice?

Aquara is a decentralized finance (DeFi) project built on the idea that water resources should be managed transparently, sustainably, and with global participation. Our goal is to create a system where holders can help shape decisions, manage reserves responsibly, and preserve water for future generations.

But we know this is no small task, and it raises some important questions:

1. How do we ensure fairness and equity in water governance on a global scale?
2. Can blockchain technology and DAOs make resource management more transparent and accountable?
3. What would you like to see in a decentralized governance model for something as essential as water?
4. How do we balance the needs of local communities with global sustainability?

We’re building Aquara on Cardano because we believe in its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Cardano’s ecosystem has the potential to support a truly global and decentralized approach to water governance.

🌍 This isn’t just about creating a DeFi token—it’s about reshaping how we think about managing one of the world’s most precious resources.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas! Let’s discuss how blockchain can tackle the challenges of privatized water management and pave the way for a better future.

What do you think? Could decentralized governance work for water?

Hello DAO people!! I’ve got an idea, a lot of interest and some questions. I’m looking to found a Horticulture Coop in the form of a DAO! Generally speaking there isn’t a horticulture coop in the USA right now, but there should be. Banks and conglomerates have overrun agriculture and the localized coops that support it. I want a coop owned by the growers and run for the benefit of the growers. I understand the basics of a DAO but I don’t see many examples of ones that operate physical operations. We’d need to operate storage facilities, make purchases, handle shipping/logistics etc. I have the resources and know how to do these things but I’m not quite sure how to tie the physical to the DAO? Advice and discussion welcome!

Is there any consensus on how this could be done? It seems to me there would be big advantages for charities and donors.

Im working within a collective that might have something technologically beneficial towards transparency and information sharing in DAO's and was wondering how one might propose and idea or platform to a collective of DAO's.

In general, do DAO's use similar platforms? Are membership fees every used for subscription services that support the collective?

Apologies for newb questions. Im just really curious about this sector of organized autonomy.

Hello everyone,

A few years ago I shared a vision to create an "inward" space (like a VR) for people who feel they are at a mental bottom. This year I've been curating the "opposite" of this space, a healing site in the Hiawatha Forest that I'm calling Hiawatha Healing.

As I am setting up revenue streams, and designing the property I would like to "democratize" the healing grounds and offering early investors in my vision access to this unique healing space. What is the way to co-fund a non-custodial wallet? For example if I am raising 10Bitcoin to expand my vision through a crowd-sources fund raise? Is it as simple as sharing my non-custodial wallet BTC address with my funder, or is there another decentralized way to fund a shared vision? Thank you for your info to help expand my vision.

This is my presentation on it. It is very concise. I know the information there factually, but I don’t understand it as well as I should

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HDs7sdC_dmjHKfyZdiitaHPscINGuTkzpl3wH8671lE/edit

Hello all!

DAOed is an online platform that will offer free blog posts, news articles, and information on the DAO industry as well as certificate programs where users can build and solidify their knowledge on the topic. We aim to collaborate with DAO development agencies, DAO governance services, and other organizations shaping the industry to shape an experience of learning to building. The goal is to become the go-to resource for aspiring DAO organizers and members, providing the foundational training needed before stepping into their new roles.

This DAO education platform is meant to fulfill the needs of starting or building on your fluency in blockchain and DAO operations. There is an increasing need for literacy of new technology to make yourself stand out professionally; we believe we can create an environment of support and provide valuable experience and knowledge through top-tier online certifications and up-to-date news and resources.

I am looking to collect individuals who are very passionate about the future of DAOs and believe in the possibility of mass adoption. I also value the goal of increasing access to education and creating solutions that uplift people of all social statuses.

please PM me if you're interested or have questions.
Thanks!

Lately, I’ve been digging into what makes a decentralized launchpad truly stand out, especially with Daosis launching on Sapphire. Unlike a typical platform, this launchpad seems to serve as an entirely new model for how startups and communities can connect. With Oasis Foundation’s support, Daosis is creating a launch environment that’s private, fair, and community-driven—a combination that’s honestly pretty rare.

One thing that really caught my eye is how Daosis uses privacy-focused tools like sealed bid auctions. This setup prevents bots and manipulation, so token distribution and governance votes stay confidential and unbiased. For those of us used to seeing these processes manipulated, this feels like a refreshing approach to launchpad transparency.

Beyond that, Daosis is offering practical tools like mini IDOs and token minters, which streamline the launch process for DeFi projects and make it easier for communities to rally around promising ideas. Plus, with DAO governance, users can collectively decide where resources should go and which projects deserve support.

Oasis Foundation seems to be going all-in to support initiatives like these. With more projects springing up thanks to Oasis grants, we might be on the brink of a real shift in how decentralized applications get launched and grow in Web3. Will this spark a wider trend? It’s definitely something to keep an eye on.

Go ahed and explore https://www.daos.fun/

its invite only for now, but the concept is cool

We currently have a platform based business that operates in the beverage secourir for local independent producers. They produce locally and sell within their own territory through us. We acquire customers for them and support them with our fully automated logistics and vendor management tech. We are currently in (craft beer) but will launch our tech in non alcoholic, coffee roasters and spirits soon.

We would like to apply our model and tech to other suitable countries / territories / states soon.

Because of its decentralised mission, is there a place for a dao within or alongside our business and if so what form would it take and what purpose would it serve?

I have my own ideas on this but am keen to hear it from the experts.

Thank you and lmk if you have any further questions

I’m currently working on customized services for DAOs and Web3 businesses, and I’m curious:

What’s the most impactful way to offer these services to a DAO or Protocol?

1️⃣ Reaching out directly to key members on social media
2️⃣ Submitting a formal governance proposal
3️⃣ Participating in official channels (Discord, Telegram, etc.)

What’s worked best for your protocol? Let’s hear your experiences! 👇

what dao metrics are useful to measure member contribution?

I've been looking at starting a DAO to allow private access towards, raise funds, purchase, and compensation towards growing a project in the media and entertainment space. Short version is we create / produce a show, provide the rundown / script, and license editions of that show to various levels. So a national show that's produced from a local down to the zip code level as well... So a sports program from my zip 12345 would be different from your zip, district, city, parish, county, etc...

segments produced on the blockchain can be licensed to be repurposed / remixed... so a license could be granted to do a sports show that only show offensive tds, defensive tds, penalties, water breaks, etc

I'm talking about integrations from a DePIN to Tokens / NFTs / Points System to create a Fully Decentralized Media Ecosystem...

The issues seems to be the USA seems to allow no real fundraising path that won't get a knock from the S to E to the C

International DAOs seem to be anything goes...

Hi guys. I would really appreciate any advice anyone could offer around the subject of what dao governance structure could be used for a project named frequencyvillage.com We are building a planetary network of 144 strategically located bioregional hubs, which will monitor, protect, preserve and enhance the 185 bioregions around the world.

Its purpose will be investment, treasury stewardship, decision making.

Anyone got any ideas or could put on onto anyone or anything?

Many Many thanks

hello everyone

has anyone experience with creating a Dao? my Friends and i have a good Community and we want to push it and then build a DAO. our Dao will include a Investment Dao and a whitlist Dao. we think we want to gib the peeople access through an NFT.

do you have any tipps? would love to hear Stories and experiences from you guys!

This white paper proposes a groundbreaking shift in governance by advocating for decentralized collaboration platforms powered by blockchain technology. By disrupting outdated political systems plagued by inefficiencies and the principal-agent problem, these platforms empower communities—especially in developing regions—to directly control their resources and decision-making. The integration of decentralized systems across sectors like infrastructure, energy, and public services paves the way for a new era of governance that is transparent, equitable, and resilient. As traditional institutions falter in addressing global challenges, decentralized governance offers a bold, transformative alternative that can redefine power dynamics and unleash the full potential of communities worldwide. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KUi_oBizeb9jQKryfjNOszjrmTQ0TXNkAqgvQQrs4HY/edit?usp=sharing

A few months back I came across an intriguing conversation on Twitter Space where Oasis hosted Puncar, a co-founder of Bankless Consulting and one of the authors of How to DAO. It triggered a chain reaction as I explored the concept and scope of DAO, and its place in an evolving web3 space. Now, the idea of DAO as the future of governance has been around for some time. The reason why it is important now is that we finally have proper privacy solutions to make it work.

The core tenets of decentralization, transparency, and immutability were always the cornerstones of DAO governance. It embodies the "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" and translates into a setting for optimized community management and decision-making. But where everything is transparent, how to ensure zero manipulation and maximum fairness? Confidential DAO voting is the answer.

Here, Oasis has a part to play. With Sapphire runtime, the only confidential EVM in production, Oasis enables confidential smart contracts that can be customized to produce flexible private state. Resultant use case: secret ballots. Simply stated, it involves these steps:

• User submits vote on-chain for a DAO which can be on Oasis or any EVM-compatible network.
• The DAO relays the vote to Sapphire's confidential compute environment encrypted in secure enclaves by TEEs.
• If using another EVM project, then the Oasis Privacy Layer comes into play where transaction fees are paid via a gas station network. Users don't need to get Oasis tokens for this and can pay for gas with home network tokens.
• Original ballots and vote results are both transferred to the DAO's home network once processing in Sapphire is complete.
• The actual voter and the number of votes remain hidden until the end of the poll as the entire process is abstracted away from the DAO's governance mechanism.

Projects like the Aragon, Snapshot, and MolochDAO have already explored privacy-preserving techniques. With its expertise in smart privacy, Oasis provides a streamlined process in implementing confidential DAO voting. The scope and impact is game-changing because its applicability is beyond web3. It has all the hallmarks to become the future of fair governance and all elections.

In 2021, I discovered the revolutionary potential of blockchain technology. Captivated by its promise to drastically alter our digital lives, I was particularly moved by its ethos of individual empowerment, which I believe is necessary for a more prosperous society.

One underexplored yet promising facet of blockchain is its potential to transform corporate structures. This could fundamentally change how we operate, allowing individuals to participate more fully in decision-making and resource allocation. However, current solutions (DAOs) have been disappointing. To address this, I aim to explore how decentralized technologies can help us build more effective and efficient alternatives to our current organizational structures.

Traditional Structures: The Company

To innovate on these structures using decentralized tools, we must first understand them from first principles. The company is the modern organizational structure - so lets define it from first principles.

Companies are a structured collection of individuals united by a common vision, operating under a defined set of principles and processes to execute tasks aimed at achieving that vision, often with the goal of generating more money than it spends.

Blockchain Innovations: DAOs

A Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) is an open, democratic community with operational actions executed on the blockchain. Voting rights and ownership are determined by token holdings, with the nuances of these rights written in code. Examples like Uniswap DAO, The Bored Ape Yacht Club, and Cardano's Project Catalyst illustrate how DAOs operate.

Where DAOs Went Wrong

Despite their potential, DAOs face significant challenges:

1. Slow Decision-Making: The lack of speed hampers their ability to compete with centralized companies.
2. Centralization Under the Mask of Decentralization: In some DAOs, a few token holders control the majority of decisions.
3. Laborious and Inaccessible: DAO interfaces are often not user-friendly, requiring a steep learning curve.

What DAOs Got Right

Despite these faults, DAOs have made significant strides in:

1. Decentralization and Reach: Allowing strangers to collaborate toward a common goal.
2. Transparency and Accountability: Voting and change processes are recorded on an unchangeable ledger.

Decentralizing Organizations Day-to-Day

Imagine buying an NFT that grants you access to specific roles and tasks within an organization. Every task is tied to a smart contract, and once completed, the task manager reviews the work. Upon approval, tokens are distributed to your wallet. This structure can revolutionize how we think about task allocation and completion within organizations.

For example, a decentralized company could issue NFTs representing different roles, each with associated courses and task bounties. This system incentivizes motivated individuals to complete tasks quickly and efficiently while maintaining decentralization.

The New Yogurt Times: Decentralized Media Operations

To experiment with this possibility, I would create a newsletter called The New Yogurt Times (NYT) within Frontier Media. By collaborating with platforms like Working Dead, I would create courses to introduce the company's vision, processes, and specific domain knowledge. NFTs representing different roles (writer, editor, fact-checker) would be minted, each receiving a share of the revenue generated by NYT.

Tasks can be managed through platforms like Discord, which support NFT-based permissions, or decentralized storage solutions like Iagon. While some disconnects remain (e.g., integrating NFT permissions with Substack), these can be managed manually for now.

Revolutionizing Work

Decentralizing day-to-day operations could provide both stability and flexibility, allowing team members to deliver high-quality work while managing their own schedules. This structure can also complement DAOs, which are better suited for long-term, strategic decisions.

Moreover, this system opens the door for AI agents to function within organizations, provided they can access a crypto wallet. By integrating AI into decentralized business processes, we can address the lack of current AI integration in traditional business structures.

Conclusion

This ideation process highlights the potential of decentralized technologies to revolutionize organizational structures. While challenges remain, the possibilities for innovation are immense. I plan to further refine these ideas and potentially write a whitepaper to explore their merits.

I hope you enjoyed this piece. Please like, share, and subscribe to stay engaged with the conversation and witness the potential realization of these ideas.

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What industries do you see this idea being successfully applied to? How about unsuccessfully? Curious to get your thoughts on this.

Have a wonderful week!

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Hi I am looking for advice on starting an investment group focused on profitable carbon reduction in the following industries

Hospitality/ecotourism Building/construction materials Regional air mobility Ground transport Agriculture/food systems Outdoor sports

Have seen a good QuickStart guide from Aragon and wondering if others have experience also seeing interesting options from Colony

Lastly I have been in touch with law firm Gravel and Shea in Vermont for initial discussion regarding blockchain based LLC

Any insight welcome

Thank you!!

Hi everyone,

I wrote an article titled "Reimagining Democracy," in which I delve into decision-making within DAOs and explore how some of these mechanisms can potentially strengthen our democratic institutions. My aim is to reach a wider audience and showcase the transformative potential of DAOs to people outside the space. To make the concepts more accessible, I've included a comprehensive glossary. The article is available on my website in both German and English.

I’m eager to hear your thoughts and feedback on the article. Do you agree with my conclusion? Are there any areas you think could be improved or expanded upon? Let me know. 

You can read the article here:

EN: https://www.kreisform.ch/en/quadraticvoting 

DE: https://www.kreisform.ch/quadraticvoting

Cheers, Michael

Hello,

I want to share some context about my current project. I am the founder of an experimental project which is a nascent boutique consultancy and AI agency. We are passionate about generative AI and generative art, and our lab environment fosters creativity, experimentation, and cutting-edge development while prioritizing impactful and ethical AI implementations.

I have built this project from scratch and currently have thousands of followers and a growing community of hundreds of active members. Our project has three main focus areas:

1. Boutique Consultancy and AI Agency: We provide strategy, implementation plans, advisory services, and consultations. We also offer AI solutions such as workflow automation, chatbots, and custom GPTs for small businesses and brands.

2. Generative Art: We promote AI artists and are working on a tool for creatives.

3. Community: We offer resources, knowledge, case studies, promotions, and discounts.

Our goal is to become an ecosystem and tech solution provider for businesses and entrepreneurs.

Currently, I am working with a team of six on a value-exchange basis, meaning I am offering coaching, mentoring, connections, and promotion for their work. I am unable to pay them since the project is still unprofitable and bootstrapped and I am not generating any income right now. I'm looking for ways to make the team more committed and ensure fair rewards for their contributions in the future. I am considering solutions such as an equity split, but at the beginning, the project will become an LLC, not a C-Corp.

I'm wondering how to best reward my team members. Could a DAO be a solution? I'm also drawn to the idea of empowering communities, which is why I am considering a DAO set-up.

I was checking sharecouncil, for example, and I found it very expensive.

I appreciate all the suggestions!

Wu Blockchain reported that Arkham discovered a MakerDAO governance delegate was the victim of a phishing scam, losing $11 million worth of Aave Ethereum Maker (aEthMKR) and Pendle USDe tokens. The scam occurred due to the delegate signing multiple signatures.

The sender address, “0xfb94d3404c1d3d9d6f08f79e58041d5ea95accfa,” transferred 3,657 aEthMKR tokens to the recipient address “0x739772254924a57428272f429bd55f30eb36bb96,” with the transaction being confirmed within 11 seconds.

How can crypto users and organizations better protect themselves against phishing scams? Share your thoughts and tips!

I've been hearing more frequently about RealTokenDAO, which evolved from RealT, one of the pioneers in the RWA real estate ecosystem.

I've also read the full paper and believe it is on its way to becoming a true DAO. If you have any thoughts on this or if you've heard of it before, I'd love to hear your experiences.

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Hey everyone 😅,

I’m looking to build goodwill and connect with fellow blockchain developers. I’m not asking for anything in return—just excited to meet new people and collaborate on projects.

A bit about me:

Skills:

• Solidity & Hardhat: Smart contract development

• SvelteKit, Next.js, TailwindCSS: Frontend frameworks and CSS framework

• Ethers.js, Thirdweb, Moralis: Ethereum library

• DeFi Projects: Experience in developing DApps like decentralized exchanges and staking applications

My goal is to connect with like-minded individuals in the web3 space and lend a hand where I can. Whether you need help with a specific problem, want a code review, or are looking for someone to collaborate with on a project, I’m here to assist.

Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in connecting or need any help. Let’s build something great together!

What applications do you think we are going to see in the future with DAOs? Other than charities and the current use cases maybe.

Hi guys, i was recently given the opportunity to be part of a DAO regarding introducing japanese rice to the US. The organizer of this project launched a campfire campaign (japanese kickstarter) to crowdfund for this project and join the DAO. Based off my rudimentary understanding of a DAO, isnt a DAO supposed to work itself as a decentralized way to crowdfund? Why is he going through a kickstarter like application to crowdfund? If we crowdfund through campfire, how can the participants get a token to vote in any decision in this DAO?

Are my concerns valid or am I missing something.

Any insight helps, thanks!

https://camp-fire.jp/projects/744861/preview?token=20belkb3&utm_campaign=cp_po_share_c_msg_mypage_projects_show&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaatFbYVfAgjzahyIwfU8qtNeWvREs1oplyn3eGFZS7SKKXIYpJlYsSPx3w_aem_AQfzskohPZSyedDa1ypBi4IJbnTuMN5npAtlzFTStcHgnBDBnYmwuNt2dsB9f0J0YtDcQoFvHQDMRFAFd3Cd0qDN

A friend and I have started an NFT studio. We have already launched a free collection at https://blastr.xyz/pacfrens and partnered with a meme token to launch a collection with them.

As a DAO proponent, what is the best way I can integrate a DAO into this studio I am building?

Does anyone have any experience converting an existing utility token that's live to a DAO and forming the legal wrapper with it?