How to DAO: Mastering the Future of Internet Coordination - Hardcover

by Kevin Owocki (Author), Puncar (Author), Don Tapscott (Foreword by)

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.

Author Biography

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.