A beginner’s guide to joining a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
You’re not too old for baby steps
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and government policy.Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and government policy.
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1. Establish your goals
DAOs are highly mission-driven. Your personal passions and expertise should play a key role in which organization you join.
2. Find a DAO that fits your goals
DAOs are extremely diverse. You could try exploringDAOlistandDeepDAOto find one with objectives that align with your interests.
Most will have some form of charter or mission statement that outlines their goals, guidelines. and governance. These can give you an idea of what to expect and how you can contribute.
3. Join the community
You’ll get a better sense of a DAO’s culture by participating in the community.
The most common entry point is via the DAO’s Discord, where you can introduce yourself, get involved in conversations, and learn how to contribute. Take your time to learn how you can help.
4. Get involved
DAOs are particularly popular for developers, but they can benefit from a range of other skillsets, from project management to design.
Your own contribution will depend on your abilities, as well as the community’s needs and governance.
5. Be careful
DAOs have unique benefits and appeals They can provide democratized governance, transparency, pooled resources, and the chance to make a real impact — and cash.
On the other hand, there is the potential to lose money and for code to go wrong.
But if they live up to their promise, perhaps one day a DAO will run a team at the Super Bowl — rather than just advertise there.
