Governance (DAOs)
This five-week course will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and their role in the evolving landscape of digital governance. You'll develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for participating in and contributing to the DAO ecosystem. Key outcomes include:
- Understanding the fundamentals of DAO structures and their historical context
- Gaining hands-on experience in designing and launching DAOs
- Learning to craft effective governance models and impactful proposals
- Exploring tokenomics and essential DAO tools
Whether you're looking to participate in existing DAOs or considering launching your own initiative, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to engage meaningfully in the world of decentralized governance.
Every course member will get a free copy of the How to DAO book once it is released in January.
$250 - Full Price
$150 - Early Bird (Until Nov 18th)
$140 - H2D members who already pre-ordered the book
- December 3, 2024, 11:00AM-1:00PM PST / 2:00PM-4:00PM ET / 8:00PM-10:00PM CET
- December 10, 2024, 11:00AM-1:00PM PST / 2:00PM-4:00PM ET / 8:00PM-10:00PM CET
- December 17, 2024, 11:00AM-1:00PM PST / 2:00PM-4:00PM ET / 8:00PM-10:00PM CET
- January 7, 2025, 11:00AM-1:00PM PST / 2:00PM-4:00PM ET / 8:00PM-10:00PM CET
- January 14, 2025, 11:00AM-1:00PM PST / 2:00PM-4:00PM ET / 8:00PM-10:00PM CET
Weekly
- 2 hour lecture
- 1 hour of reading
Optional
- 1-3 hours of hands-on activities each week
As Network States aim to build digital-first communities with shared purpose and governance, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) provide the organizational structure and decision-making frameworks necessary for them. By mastering DAOs, you'll gain essential skills for participating in self-governing online networks, including Network States.
This comprehensive course on DAOs offers an in-depth exploration of the cutting-edge world of decentralized governance and digital coordination. From understanding the core concepts and history of DAOs to practical applications and emerging trends, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and contribute to the DAO ecosystem.
Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on exercises, you'll dive into DAO fundamentals, explore various use cases, and learn from real-world examples of both successful and challenged DAOs. You'll learn what goes into designing, launching, and operating a DAO, including crafting effective governance models and writing impactful proposals.
The course also covers essential topics such as tokenomics, community building, and the latest DAO tools and platforms. You'll gain practical experience by participating in exercises that simulate real-world governance scenarios, and explore how DAOs will evolve in the coming years.
By the end of the course, you'll have a robust understanding of DAOs and be well-equipped to participate in, contribute to, or even launch your own DAO initiatives.
- DAO Fundamentals
- DAO Use Cases
- How to start a DAO
- Membership models
- Governance models
- Tokenomics
- DAO Tooling
- Resiliency and Success of current DAOs
- Trends in new DAOs