decentralized autonomous organization

The U.K.’s Law Commission is looking at how decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) should be treated under the legal system, the latest in a series of forays into digital technologies by the influential body. "The Hash" panel discusses the world of DAOs and their legal considerations.

16. Nov. 2022

Members of the Merit Circle DAO have put forward a proposal to refund an investment by Yield Guild Games (YGG) and cancel an agreement between the two, claiming that YGG has not added enough value. "The Hash" team discusses the latest story illuminating the power of DAOs.

26. Mai 2022

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has recognized decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) as legal entities, becoming the first sovereign nation to do so. The law essentially grants DAOs the same privileges as limited liability corporations (LLCs). "The Hash" hosts unpack whether this move is good for DAOs and what it means for a DAO to transition into an LLC.

17. Feb. 2022

Ian Lee, co-founder of Syndicate, a decentralized investment platform tapping into the power of social networks, shares insights into the evolution and promises of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). “It is gonna be the year of DAOs,” Lee said. Plus, reactions to Wonderland DAO voting out QuadrigaCX co-founder Sifu as treasurer and considering shutting down.

1. Feb. 2022

Metaversal CEO Yossi Hasson breaks down what a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) is and how it works. Plus, Hasson provides an insider look into Sotheby's historic auction of an original copy of the U.S. Constitution as a member of ConstitutionDAO.

14. Jan. 2022

A longshot bid for a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to buy one of 13 original copies of the U.S. Constitution is looking increasingly like a lock. The group has now raised $40 million and counting, well above auction house Sotheby’s upper estimate of a $20 million price. It also plans to issue governance token "PEOPLE." The panel for "The Hash" discusses the latest in an ongoing story illuminating the power of DAOs.

18. Nov. 2021

A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) could be the owner of a rare copy of the Constitution of the United States. What started as 10 internet friends is now an 8,000-strong Discord channel and a full-on movement that’s attracted nearly $4 million in donations. ​Is this the new face of participatory democracy? "The Hash" panel discusses the latest testament to the organizational power of DAOs.

16. Nov. 2021

On the heels of the ENS token distribution, exchange aggregator ParaSwap has launched its PSP governance token. PSP enables users to stake in liquidity pools in exchange for platform rewards and participate in its newly formed decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governance. “The Hash” squad discusses the latest continuation of Airdrop season in DeFi land.

15. Nov. 2021

Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift founder and CEO, discusses why the crypto trading pioneer is transforming from a traditional equity-based VC-backed corporate entity to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). “Regulatory friction absolutely has a part in this decision,” Voorhees said. Plus, what’s next for ShapeShift’s shareholders, employees, and customers.

15. Juli 2021

Crypto trading pioneer ShapeShift is closing its doors, handing over its legacy to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) controlled by holders of its FOX token. In the process, it will airdrop $98 million in crypto to decentralized finance (DeFi) investors.

14. Juli 2021