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At least as compared to existing legal entities, DAOs present certain operational efficiencies and are currently used by organizations managing over $500m in assets, suggesting that legal regimes should take steps to accommodate their growth and development. DAOs are able to rapidly pool and deploy capital, often implement low-cost and streamlined... See more

I’ll go over why this is happening right now, the purpose of user-generated capital, give some thoughts on where the category is heading in the medium-term, and share some insights on what we’re learning at Roll by creating and supporting over 300 communities that are spearheading the concept.

The problem with “tokens at a discount” is that it is not always well received by communities. Many token holders question what value a VC investor will bring. Right now, the Sushi community is actively questioning if a discount is “worth it” in their forums and Discord.

Nevertheless, DAOs are not without their challenges. The ideal design of DAOs is still being explored, exposing challenging governance questions which may ultimately stymie their growth and development. DAOs are not formally recognized and do not fit neatly into existing forms of business associations, making it difficult for DAOs to interact with... See more

Collector DAOs which acquire NFTs;Social DAOs that convene web3 communities;Collective/Cooperative DAOs in which groups of artists and engineers deliver services to other DAOs; andCharitable DAOs that promote good causes and public goods development.The variety within these different types of DAOs is demonstrative of communities coming together... See more

Three types of Decentralization

Today, the way we consume content is fundamentally changing. We no longer patiently wait for our favorite movie or shows to be released in theaters or on TV. We follow the actors of our favorite shows doggedly on Twitter, look for hints about the show on their Instagram page. We group chat with our friends about which actors were chosen, what plot... See more

So whether you’re planning a token launch, or looking at the tokenomics of a project, here’s everything to think about around getting tokens in people’s hands.