A. Overview

<aside> 💡 In this session we explore coordination issues and the introduction of an innovative organizational structure: Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). We examine how DAOs operate to achieve a certain goal and speak more broadly to the implications of living an increasing share of our lives online.

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B. Learning Agenda

After this session, you should be able to...

1. Describe what a DAO is, its origins, use cases, and significance with respect to the future of work.
2. Understand the use of smart contracts to enforce coordination and broader DAO tooling.
3. Have a basic understanding of how to create a DAO and think through foundational elements.

C. Pre-Class Materials

🎧 A Primer on DAOs

📕 The DAO of DAOs

📕 A beginner’s guide to DAOs

D. In-Class Activity

Interactive walkthrough on how to set up an investment DAO through Syndicate.

E. Speakers

F. Additional Materials

📕 DAOS, A Canon

📕 DAOs & Creators: Resources to Get Started Today

📕 DAO Landscape

📕 DAO and Decentralized Legal Structures - 101

🎧 Motion: DAOs are better than corporations

G. Class Slides