Daos: Understanding The Mechanics And Governance Of Web3

Learn how to build and manage a Company defined in Software (Software Defined Company)

What you'll learn

Learn about the history and standard formation of a DAO

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of a DAO

Learn the foundations of Blockchain

Be able to discuss the different kinds of Governance Models

Be able to discuss Smart Contracts

Be able to discuss and address risks of using a DAO

Be able to discuss the management of a DAO

Requirements

None, there are no prerequisites for this course

Description

A Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) based on smart contracts on a blockchain has been created due to the rise of blockchain technology and a need to streamline contract time and payments. Smart contracts govern DAOs, which are governed by their members, who vote on proposals and make decisions.This comprehensive course will give you a deep understanding of DAOs, including their mechanics, governance, and economics. Among the types of DAOs discussed are those focused on funding, governance, and social impact. We will also cover the legal and regulatory framework for DAOs and the latest developments.Topics covered in the course include:What are DAOs, and how do they work?What are DAOs: How are they funded, how are they governed, and what is their social impact?How DAOs work: Smart contracts, tokenomics, and consensus mechanismsDAO governance: Voting, proposals, and decisionsRegulatory and legal considerations for DAOsFuture trends in DAOs based on the latest developments.After completing this course, you will develop a deep understanding of DAOs and their potential to revolutionize how organizations operate. DAO ecosystem participants and contributors will also receive the knowledge and skills necessary for participating in it.Entrepreneurs, investors, developers, or anyone interested in blockchain technology and decentralized governance can benefit from this course. The course does not require any prior knowledge of blockchain or DAOs, although some knowledge of cryptocurrency and smart contracts would be helpful.Take advantage of this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of DAOs and how they are changing the face of Web3.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 The Software Defined Company

Section 2: What is a DAO?

Lecture 2 What is a DAO?

Lecture 3 The History of DAOs

Lecture 4 Advantages of a DAO

Lecture 5 Disadvantages of a DAO

Lecture 6 Different types of DAOs

Lecture 7 What is a Tension Triangle?

Lecture 8 Components of a DAO Tension Triangle

Section 3: How the Blockchain Empowers a DAO

Lecture 9 An overview of Blockchain Architecture

Lecture 10 Ethereum Architecture

Lecture 11 Blockchain Layers

Lecture 12 The role of the P2P network

Lecture 13 DAO and the Blockchain

Lecture 14 Different types of Blockchain Technology

Lecture 15 Consensus Methods

Lecture 16 Other Consensus Methods

Lecture 17 Post Merge Ethereum

Lecture 18 Know your Blockchain Layer Services

Lecture 19 Side Chains

Lecture 20 Blockchain Bridges

Lecture 21 Benefits and Drawbacks to Blockchain Technology

Section 4: Governance Models

Lecture 22 Overview of Governance Tokens

Lecture 23 The different Governance models for DAOs

Lecture 24 DAO Voting Models

Lecture 25 Concerns with Voting

Lecture 26 Securing the Vote

Lecture 27 Managing Governance Tokens

Lecture 28 The DAO Proposal Process

Lecture 29 Value, Speculation, and Hoarding Tokens

Lecture 30 Managing Disputes in Governance

Section 5: Types of DAOs

Lecture 31 Protocol DAO

Lecture 32 Collector DAO

Lecture 33 Investment DAO

Lecture 34 Social DAO

Lecture 35 Media DAO

Lecture 36 Grants DAO

Lecture 37 Entertainment DAO

Lecture 38 Philanthropy DAO

Lecture 39 Political DAO

Section 6: Smart Contracts and DAOs

Lecture 40 DAOs and the Software Driven Company

Lecture 41 How do Smart Contracts work in a DAO?

Lecture 42 Advantages and Disadvantages

Lecture 43 Examples of Smart Contracts used in a DAO

Lecture 44 Open Zeppelin Example

Lecture 45 Open Zeppelin Walkthrough

Lecture 46 DAO Security Risks

Lecture 47 Governance Controls

Section 7: Creating and Managing a DAO

Lecture 48 Steps to Creating a DAO

Lecture 49 Walk Through - Create a DAOHaus DAO

Lecture 50 Understanding Tokenomics

Lecture 51 Tokenomics and DAOs

Lecture 52 Best Practices for Managing a DAO

Lecture 53 Common mistakes to avoid when managing a DAO

Lecture 54 Future of DAOs and their impact on business and society

Section 8: Close

Lecture 55 Thanks for Taking this course!

Anyone who is working with, working on, or plans to do a DAO