devcon 7 / daos unmasked the hard truths behind the hype
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DAOs Unmasked: The Hard Truths Behind the Hype
Duration: 00:27:50
Speaker: Lefteris Karapetsas
Type: Talk
Expertise: Beginner
Event: Devcon
Date: Nov 2024
In this talk we will see what a DAO is, what its not and face some hard truths about DAOs and how they are used today.
Does a DAO stand for Discord Administered Organization? Is a DAO just a discord chat and a multisig?
Is a DAO a way for your company to have 2 cap tables, one for your and your investors and one for your community?
Are DAOs a face for a Cayman Islands foundation which uses decentralization theater to shift liability?
Are DAOs a way to sidestep regulations?
Let's find out!
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