How to DAO - by Kevin Owocki & Puncar (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Welcome to the Future of Work You've heard the buzz about Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and how they are going to redefine how we work and earn. But when you peel away the hype and tech jargon, what are they really? How do they operate, why do they matter, and how can we thrive in this brave new world of work? Think of it like this: DAOs are your ticket to making collective decisions using smart contracts that automatically execute actions based on set rules. It's like having a tech-powered team where your voice matters. With DAOs, you can easily offer your freelance services and secure payments, initiate and manage community funds and lending pools, establish your own global e-store, and collaborate on open-source projects. And that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to possibilities. You don't need to be a programmer or a financial whizz. DAOs are for everyone. Whether you're interested in art or commerce, building a business or crushing capitalism, there's a DAO for it. In How to DAO, industry veterans Kevin Owacki and Puncar take you on an illuminating journey into the world of groundbreaking change, exploring the principles of decentralized finance, and teaching the brass tacks of setting up and managing your own DAO, from smart contracts to governance and innovation. With How to DAO, discover what DAOs are really about, and learn the tips and tricks you need to harness the limitless potential of this transformative new technology"--

Book Synopsis

Welcome to the future of internet coordination.

By now you've heard the buzz about Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and how they are going to redefine how we work and earn.

But when you peel away the hype and tech jargon, what are they really? How do they operate, why do they matter, and how can we all thrive in this brave new world of work?

In How to DAO, industry veterans Kevin Owocki and Puncar take you on an illuminating journey into the world of groundbreaking change, exploring the principles of decentralized finance, and teaching the brass tacks of setting up and managing your own DAO, from smart contracts to governance and innovation.

With How to DAO, discover what DAOs are really about, and learn the tips and tricks you need to harness the limitless potential of this transformative new technology.

Review Quotes

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR HOW TO DAO

"This book explores nothing less than the biggest challenge to the corporation in a century."
-- Don Tapscott, co-author of Blockchain Revolution

"For readers looking to understand how to organize, reach consensus, and create positive sum and forward-looking DAOs, this book is an excellent resource."
-- Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon

"How to DAO takes the pain out of navigating this new ecosystem with clear explanations and a series of 'quests' that will leave you ready to engage with these news entities or start your own. If you want to get ahead of the curve, this book is for you."
-- Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at EY

"Human coordination in an online world is one of the most important challenges facing us today. How to DAO provides deep insights into how DAOs are changing the way we organize our society."
-- Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix

"A powerful vision on how crypto technology can help solve important societal coordination problems."
-- Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer

"Written by pioneers in this space, How to DAO will get you up to speed on the potential of DAOs, and how to get started."
-- Yaniv Tal, co-founder of The Graph

About the Author

Kevin Owocki is a blockchain expert and computer scientist. He cofounded Gitcoin and hosts the GreenPill podcast. Since founding Gitcoin in 2017, his vision of a positive-sum ecosystem has facilitated the distribution of over $64 million to projects, solidifying Gitcoin as an essential component of the Ethereum ecosystem. In 2021, the Gitcoin DAO launched, and Gitcoin Grants evolved into a suite of modular and decentralized protocols. As of 2023, Web3 projects integrate Gitcoin Grants through Grants Stack or Allo Protocol, alongside Gitcoin Passport or PublicGoods.Network, further reinforcing its pivotal role in supporting and marketing countless innovative projects.

Jan "Puncar" Brezina is a leading figure in the field of decentralized technology. From his tenure as a program and risk manager at the EY Blockchain team to his founding roles at Bankless Consulting, PEERUP, DAO Governance Collective, and WorkoutDAO, Puncar has remained a pioneering force in the crypto realm. His influence extends through key affiliations with MakerDAO, BanklessDAO, Arbitrum, Gitcoin, and Index Coop, emblematic of his unwavering dedication to decentralization.