DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
A DAO is a blockchain-based organization governed by smart contracts and community voting rather than centralized leadership, enabling transparent, automated, and member-driven decision-making. On Solana, DAOs are essential for managing projects, treasuries, and protocols in a fully decentralized way.
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization): what is it?
Examples
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An NFT project on Solana manages its community fund using a DAO, with members voting on marketing or development expenses.
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A DeFi protocol on Solana lets governance token holders propose and approve protocol updates or liquidity rewards.
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Grants, ecosystem initiatives, or partnership approvals handled through public proposals.
Common Use Cases
Pro Tips
Participate in DAO proposals to actively shape the direction of your favorite Solana projects.
Always review governance token distribution—widespread ownership = robust community governance.