In this episode of Untangling Web3, Daniel Liebau, founder of Lightbulb Capital and co-author of a leading academic book on DAOs, explores how decentralized autonomous organizations are redefining governance, collaboration, and organizational design.

Drawing on research and real-world examples, this episode examines the opportunities and risks associated with DAOs as scalable, decentralized alternatives to traditional organizational structures.

Key highlights:

• Defining a DAO and Its Core Mechanics: A decentralized autonomous organization is an on-chain entity that coordinates individuals around a shared objective using blockchain-based governance systems. Participation is typically open to anyone holding the DAO's native governance token, which confers the right to vote on proposals. Unlik ...