Decentralized Autonomous Organization: Governance and Decision Making in Blockchain Networks

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Decentralized autonomous organization: Examines DAO principles and their disruption of traditional governance.

2: Cryptocurrency and crime: Analyzes how DAOs manage crime risks in decentralized environments.

3: Cryptocurrency wallet: Explores secure access and interaction tools vital for DAO engagement.

4: Decentralized application: Discusses how dApps support DAO operations and decisionmaking.

5: Polygon (blockchain): Looks into Polygon’s role in enhancing DAO scalability and efficiency.

6: Ethereum: Investigates Ethereum’s infrastructure as a foundation for DAO development.

7: Dai (cryptocurrency): Shows how stablecoins like Dai are used for DAO budgeting and stability.

8: Decentralized finance: Connects DAOs with DeFi innovations and financial sovereignty.

9: Cryptocurrency: Frames DAOs within the broader digital currency movement.

10: Blockchain: Unpacks blockchain as the essential technology behind DAO functionality.

11: Ethereum Classic: Reviews Ethereum Classic’s lessons and its influence on DAO security.

12: Polkadot (blockchain platform): Highlights Polkadot’s interoperability benefits for DAOs.

13: Solana (blockchain platform): Presents Solana’s speed and its implications for DAO adoption.

14: Tokenomics: Explores economic models powering DAO tokens and incentivization.

15: Uniswap: Details Uniswap’s DAObased governance in decentralized exchange protocols.

16: Cardano (blockchain platform): Discusses Cardano’s researchdriven support for DAOs.

17: Build Finance DAO: Profiles a realworld DAO and its decentralized operational model.

18: Tron (blockchain): Examines Tron’s smart contract use for DAO integration.

19: The DAO: Revisits the first DAO, its collapse, and the lessons it taught the ecosystem.

20: Smart contract: Breaks down automated contracts that empower DAO rule enforcement.

21: Nonfungible token: Considers NFTs as DAO assets and tools for member engagement.

This book bridges emerging technologies and political theory, showing how DAOs redefine organization, power, and participation. Whether you're a student, professional, enthusiast, or policymaker, this book offers insights that far outweigh its cost.