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# rCryptoCurrency Academy
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Welcome to **Course 2**.
In [Course 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qeo0bq/what_is_cryptocurrency_after_all_the_bitcoin/), we covered the history of money, the birth of Bitcoin, and the concept of CryptoCurrency. We learned that Bitcoin is Digital Money: a secure, decentralized way to store and send value.
But what if we could apply that to everything?
Decentralized internet, messaging, software, data, ownership, governance.
# Currency vs. Asset: What is the difference?
To understand the crypto market, you must understand this distinction:
* A **Currency** (like Bitcoin) is a **Medium of Exchange** or a **Storage of Value**. Its primary job is to pay for goods or store wealth, like a a dollar bill or gold.
* An **Asset** is a **Resource**. Anything that you own, use, or borrow, can be an asset. It can be a commodity you consume, an investment, or even a Currency.
All currency can be an Asset. But not all Assets are simply a currency.
# The World Computer
What if we applied BTC's decentralization to everything?
That is the question that Vitalik Buterin asked himself before he created Ethereum.
If Bitcoin is a ledger of *transactions*, Ethereum is a ledger of *everything*.
Developers can upload any code to the Ethereum blockchain. This code lives on thousands of computers (nodes) simultaneously. When you interact with the code, every node in the network runs it to verify the result.
This turns the network into one giant, decentralized computer known as the **Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)**. It is a computer that no single person owns, and no government can turn off.
# Smart Contracts
The programs running on this computer are called **Smart Contracts**.
A Smart Contract can be anything.
For example, the simplest Smart Contracts are like a digital vending machine. They hold funds and only releases them when specific conditions are met. This allows us to build agreements that execute themselves without a bank, attorney, or any intermediary in the middle.
**Real-World Example: The "Trustless" Vending Machine:**
Imagine you want to buy a piece of software like a game or an app.
* **The Old Way:** You need a lot of intermediaries.
* **The Smart Contract Way:** You write a program on Ethereum that says:
* *If* the user sends 1 ETH -> Send software to user.
Once this code is deployed, nobody can stop it or change it, except if the person who wrote it allows.
Users know that if they send money, they get the product.
Sellers know that the money is received and will be stored in his wallet safely without trusting any other third parties.
# How does it work?
Running this code costs electricity. If running programs on the World Computer were free, someone could write a loop that runs forever and crash the system.
To prevent this, the network usually charges a fee for every step of computation. This fee is called **Gas** (on Ethereum).
You pay Gas using the network's native asset, **Ether (ETH)**. This is why ETH is a **Utility Asset**: it is the **digital fuel** required to run the engine of the World Computer.
That being said, ETH can also be seen as a Currency as it can be used as a medium of exchange or storage of value. It really depends on how you use it.
# Summary
* **Bitcoin** is a **Pure Currency**: Digital Gold. It tracks ownership. May store value.
* **Ethereum** is a **Protocol** or **Platform**: The World Computer. It runs code.
* **Ether (ETH)** is an **Asset**: Digital Oil. It fuels the computer.
**In addition, several other Protocols appeared after Ethereum.**
Some protocols claim to be faster, cheaper, or more secure than Ethereum.
However, Ethereum remains the most used and biggest major Protocol CryptoAsset, while also being the first.
Since this is an Educational Series, we will refrain from citing examples that aren't historical.
*Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. The technology described involves risks. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose.*
# Next Lesson
Now that we know crypto can be more than just money, we need to organize the chaos.
There are millions of cryptos out there: what do they all do?
**Next Up:** What are Tokens? Layer 2? All that and other types of CryptoAssets will be classified soon on this Educational Series.
**See you in Lesson 6.**
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# Course 1: The History of CryptoCurrency
* [Lesson 1: What is CryptoCurrency after all? The Bitcoin Story](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qeo0bq/what_is_cryptocurrency_after_all_the_bitcoin/) (You Are Here)
* [Lesson 2: The Evolution of Money (Debt, Barter, Gold, Fiat, and Crypto)](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qfrs8w/the_evolution_of_money_debt_barter_gold_fiat_and/) (Next Lesson)
* [Lesson 3: How a Blockchain Works (The "Public Ledger" Explained) ](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qge3x8/how_a_blockchain_works_the_public_ledger_explained/)
* [Lesson 4: Other CryptoCurrencies](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qhe9al/other_cryptocurrencies_rcryptocurrency_academy/)
# Course 2: Types of CryptoAssets
* **Lesson 5: The World Computer, Ethereum, and other Smart-Contract Cryptos (Protocols) (You Are Here)**
* Lesson 6: Tokens (Next Lesson)
* Lesson 7: Crypto Layer 2 and other Layers
* Lesson 8: Private Chains
* Lesson 9: Types of CryptoAssets
# Course 3: CryptoAsset Tools and Finance
* Lesson 10: Common Crypto Mistakes and How to Spot Scams
* Lesson 11: Educational How to Buy CryptoAssets. Centralized Exchanges (CEX) and Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)
* Lesson 12: Wallets & Keys (Hot vs. Cold Storage)
* Lesson 13: Transactions (Gas Fees, Mempools, and Block Explorers)
# Course 4: CryptoAssets and the Smart Economy
* Lesson 14: Introduction to DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
* Lesson 15: NFTs: Beyond the JPEGs (Digital Identity and Ownership)
* Lesson 16: Real World Assets (RWA) & Tokenization
* Lesson 17: The Banking System with Stablecoins & CBDCs
# Course 5: CryptoAssets and the Law
* Lesson 18: Smart Contracts and Legal Validity
* Lesson 19: Oracles & The Law
* Lesson 20: Digital Evidence & Chain of Custody (What happens when things go wrong?)
# Course 6: The Frontier Tech of CryptoAssets
* Lesson 21: Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake (Miners vs. Validators)
* Lesson 22: Layer 2 Solutions (Scaling)
* Lesson 23: Algorithms trading and AI agents
* Lesson 24: The Metaverse
# Course 7: Crypto Institutions (Governance & Compliance)
* Lesson 25: Corporate Structures in Crypto
* Lesson 26: What are rCryptoCurrency Moons?
* Lesson 27: DAOs and The rCyptoCurrency Non-Profit Model
* Lesson 28: The Future
*Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. The technology described involves risks. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose.*

The market's taking a breather today – BTC dipping under $90K after liquidations, SOL holding around $1127 (down \~5% but still strong on ecosystem buzz), and Solana memes sector at \~$5.5B market cap (CoinGecko, slight pullback but fundamentals intact). Top plays mixed: WIF \~$0.35, POPCAT \~$0.08, BONK steady – the herd is rotating, not panicking. Smart money knows dips are entry points, and $SOLF (Solfart) is catching serious whale flow in presale: now surged past **$178K+ raised**, current price **$0.000203** (next stage jump to **$0.000250** incoming fast).
Real rotations happening – recent BONK whales confirmed dumping holdings to ape into $SOLF (site and community tracking billions of tokens sold). This isn't blind hype; it's last-cycle winners moving into the fresh Solana/ETH bridge play with actual utilities.
# 🔍 Latest Tokenomics & Updates:
**Name:** Solfart ($SOLF)
* **Official Site:** [https://www.solfart.io](https://www.solfart.io)
* **Official Sub:** reddit.com/r/solfart
* **Buy With:** Ethereum/Solana/BNB/USDT/USDC/Credit Card
* **Current Price:** $0.000203 (24% increase to $0.000250 at next milestone)
* **Funds Raised:** $176,000+ (Stage 2 flying, momentum building daily)
* **Total Supply:** 100B fixed
* **Launch Liquidity:** Multi-million USD locked (14.96% allocation confirmed for exchange launches – rug-proof)
* **CEX Pipeline:** 5+ listings now locked – Biconomy confirmed (massive volume boost), MEXC and others live, more post-launch targeted. Doxxed team pushing for top-tier visibility.
Straight from the latest site and community buzz – no fluff, just traction:
* **Whale Action Heating Up:** BONK holders rotating hard – tracked sales of hundreds of millions BONK straight into $SOLF presale. They're betting on the hybrid chain perks + utilities like GoMemeCoin (AI-powered meme exchange, SHIB integrations teased).
* **New Catalyst:** Biconomy exchange listing just dropped as the 5th CEX – huge for post-launch liquidity and exposure.
* **Extras Loading:** Adventures of Fart Simpson game alpha with $SOLF staking rewards, Fart Legends NFT collection (1K pieces, free mint vibes), DAO governance, multi-chain bridges.
* **Hype Metrics:** Google Trends spiking, presale velocity accelerating (over 850M+ tokens sold in recent pushes).
With Solana memes proving resilience (holding billions in cap while alts correct), this low-entry gem is positioned for massive upside if listings and utilities deliver. Entry still insanely low at $0.000203 – fixed supply + locked LP = solid setup.
Don't sleep while whales stack: solfart.io
Team's pushing hard – check the latest updates and join the chaos before the next stage price hike unleashes Fartchan fully.

Tomorrow marks the launch of $WHALLY on Solana, and I believe it deserves attention for its thoughtful approach that goes beyond typical memecoin speculation.
The lore in brief Whally is a little whale with the biggest heart, leading the Tidekin—a tiny pod of special whales (Nimsy the swift explorer, Bruno the gentle strength, Lola the wise keeper of sea songs, and Zeke the clever inventor). They live in the peaceful Celestine Waters and prove that small size enables access to places the giant whales cannot reach.
In the first chapter, they save the ocean from Abyzrak (a being of silence that devours sound and memory) not through force, but by listening, solving ancient puzzles, freeing trapped spirits, and harmonizing their voices to awaken the Harmonic Prism. The message: being small means you can go where heroes are needed most.
The story then transitions to the Solana Trenches, where memecoins behave like living creatures ($BONK, $WIF, $POPCAT, $TOSHI, $JUP). Whally unites them against manipulative Liquidity Lords and the Rugpull Rift (a threat born of broken promises), building Trust Reef, the Genesis Pool, and a Tidekin DAO. Core philosophy: "For whales who wander, and minnows who matter." Unity and trust create tides stronger than any individual size.
Why this stands out Unlike many projects focused solely on short-term momentum, Whally aims for longevity through:
Real IP development: a casual mobile game (family-friendly, character-driven), YouTube animations (short, educational, and fun episodes).
Physical revenue streams: merchandise like plushies, caps, and kid-focused T-shirts.
Purposeful partnerships: collaborations with ocean and environmental organizations for awareness campaigns and donations.
On-chain alignment: revenues fund buybacks and burns to support scarcity and value; optional staking paths or direct token support; exclusive NFTs for dedicated holders.
Launch happens tomorrow—let's see how the Tidekin pod makes its first wave.
All official links: https://linktr.ee/WhallyTheWhale

Tomorrow marks the launch of $WHALLY on Solana, and I believe it deserves attention for its thoughtful approach that goes beyond typical memecoin speculation.
The lore in brief
Whally is a little whale with the biggest heart, leading the Tidekin—a tiny pod of special whales (Nimsy the swift explorer, Bruno the gentle strength, Lola the wise keeper of sea songs, and Zeke the clever inventor). They live in the peaceful Celestine Waters and prove that small size enables access to places the giant whales cannot reach.
In the first chapter, they save the ocean from Abyzrak (a being of silence that devours sound and memory) not through force, but by listening, solving ancient puzzles, freeing trapped spirits, and harmonizing their voices to awaken the Harmonic Prism. The message: being small means you can go where heroes are needed most.
The story then transitions to the Solana Trenches, where memecoins behave like living creatures ($BONK, $WIF, $POPCAT, $TOSHI, $JUP). Whally unites them against manipulative Liquidity Lords and the Rugpull Rift (a threat born of broken promises), building Trust Reef, the Genesis Pool, and a Tidekin DAO. Core philosophy: "For whales who wander, and minnows who matter." Unity and trust create tides stronger than any individual size.
Why this stands out
Unlike many projects focused solely on short-term momentum, Whally aims for longevity through:
- Real IP development: a casual mobile game (family-friendly, character-driven), YouTube animations (short, educational, and fun episodes).
- Physical revenue streams: merchandise like plushies, caps, and kid-focused T-shirts.
- Purposeful partnerships: collaborations with ocean and environmental organizations for awareness campaigns and donations.
- On-chain alignment: revenues fund buybacks and burns to support scarcity and value; optional staking paths or direct token support; exclusive NFTs for dedicated holders.
The emphasis remains on community-first principles: empathy, transparency, and filling overlooked gaps where authentic value can grow.
This is not financial advice—memecoins carry significant volatility and risk. Always conduct your own research.
What are your thoughts? Do you see potential in a memecoin that combines heartfelt storytelling with tangible brand-building and real revenue utility? Or do you prefer pure community vibes without added layers? How has your experience been with similar hybrid approaches in the Solana ecosystem?
Launch happens tomorrow—let's see how the Tidekin pod makes its first wave.
All official links: https://linktr.ee/WhallyTheWhale

**From Ponzis to Pods. 🌊**
The 2026 cycle is punishing "Ghost Projects." I’m rotating capital into **$WHALLY** because it’s the first project I’ve seen this quarter that treats its community like a **Venture DAO** rather than a liquidity exit.
The "Whale Energy" here isn't just about big buys; it’s about a long-term roadmap that includes actual gaming utility. If you’re tired of being the exit liquidity for devs who disappear in a week, come join the Pod.
💰 **Entry Bounty:** The first 100 members are the "Foundational Whale" tier. **$20 giveaway** to one of you the second we hit 100.
The tide is coming in. Are you positioned? 🐋
Telegram: WhallyPortal

We have proposed a decentralized ETH recovery protocol which is managed by a small independent DAO for edge cases where smart contracts malfunction and users funds become locked.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ethereum/s/MyB4dQp91b
DAO’s could help support more structured durable long term governance for the ETH protocol. This view is opposed by the code is law crew though that seems to believe in perfect code that never fails.

Strongly agree with the diagnosis, especially the idea that many current DAOs have inherited the worst parts of human politics behind a crypto interface.
The key point for me is distinguishing what kind of problem a DAO is trying to solve. Treating oracles, disputes, or lists as simple token-weighted votes is an oversimplification, and it explains why so many DAOs end up inefficient or easily captured.
I also think it’s important to stress that the issue isn’t “greed,” but design. Without privacy and without mechanisms to reduce decision fatigue, governance naturally degrades over time.
If Ethereum wants decentralization to be more than just a property of the consensus layer, we need DAOs that take social design and communication as seriously as technical design. Not more default governance patterns, but structures tailored to the type of decisions being made.
Fewer generic DAOs, more thoughtfully designed coordination systems.

Welcome back to the r/CryptoCurrency Academy.
In [Lesson 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qeo0bq/what_is_cryptocurrency_after_all_the_bitcoin/), we learned what CryptoCurrencies are and the Story of Bitcoin. In [Lesson 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qfrs8w/the_evolution_of_money_debt_barter_gold_fiat_and/), we learned the Evolution of Money. In [Lesson 3](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qge3x8/how_a_blockchain_works_the_public_ledger_explained/), we learned how the Blockchain works.
But if you look at the "crypto" world now, you won’t just see Bitcoin.
You will see literally millions of other "cryptos".
Where did they all come from?
The answer is in the nature of Bitcoin itself. It is **Open Source**.
This means the "recipe" for Bitcoin (the code) is public. Anyone can view it, download it, and copy it. And because humans are tinkerers, that is exactly what happened.
Developers looked at Bitcoin and said: *"This is cool, but I can make it better."*
They copied the code, changed a few variables, and launched their own networks. We call these early attempts **Altcoins** (Alternative Coins).
Here is the story of the first "Bitcoin Copies" and the problems they tried to solve, categorized by the features they added to the concept of money.
# Category 1: The Quest for Speed
In 2011, a then Google engineer named Charlie Lee looked at Bitcoin and felt it was slow and was getting too heavy.
**The Problem:** Bitcoin was designed to be "Gold": heavy, secure, and somewhat slow to move.
1. **Speed:** Bitcoin blocks sometimes take **10 minutes** to confirm. That’s too slow.
2. **Mining:** Bitcoin used a math algorithm (SHA-256) that was quickly dominated by specialized industrial machines (ASICs). This meant regular people with home computers could no longer compete.
**The Solution:** Charlie Lee created the first major "Altcoin", called **Litecoin**.
If Bitcoin was Digital Gold, Litecoin was Digital Silver. Lighter, faster, and cheaper to move.
Litecoin was once the 2nd largest CryptoCurrency, and still remains a relevant player.
Now there are millions of pure currencies like Bitcoin, that claim to be lighter, faster, and cheaper.
This Educational series focus on information, so we will try to refrain from citing modern examples that are not historically relevant. This is not an endorsement of Litecoin or any other "altcoin". Same as with Bitcoin, none of this Educational series is investment advice and all decisions should be made with full information by professionals.
# Category 2: The Quest for Privacy
As Bitcoin grew, people realized something concerning about the "Public Ledger" we discussed in [Lesson 3](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qge3x8/how_a_blockchain_works_the_public_ledger_explained/): **It is completely public.**
**The Problem:** If you pay your landlord in Bitcoin, your landlord can look at the blockchain and see exactly how much money you have in your wallet. Bitcoin is pseudonymous (no name necessary), but not anonymous. If anyone links your identity to your wallet address, your entire financial history is exposed.
**The Solution:** Developers created **Privacy Coins**. Projects were built to be "Digital Cash", but when you hand someone a $20 bill, nobody else knows about it.
Privacy coins use complex cryptography (like Ring Signatures) to mix transactions together.
* The Sender is hidden.
* The Receiver is hidden.
* The Amount is hidden.
These currencies proved that a blockchain could be verifiable without relinquishing privacy.
# Category 3: The Quest for Efficiency
By 2012, people were concerned that Bitcoin mining (Proof of Work) consumed electricity.
**The Problem:** To secure Bitcoin, you have to burn energy. As the network grows, the energy consumption grows.
**The Solution:** Developers Sunny King and Scott Nadal created a coin using a radical new concept called **Proof of Stake (PoS)**. Instead of needing powerful hardware to solve math puzzles (Work), the network could be secured by the people holding the coins (Stake).
* If you hold coins, you can verify transactions, but if you "lie", you lose your coins.
* You don't need a mining farm; you just need a "wallet" holding coins.
Early versions of this technology faded from popularity, but its invention (Proof of Stake) changed the industry forever, paving the way for modern, greener blockchains we use today.
# Category 4: The Social Layer (memecoins)
Believe it or not, but in 2013, Crypto was mostly serious people, scientists, and nerds talking about math, software, and the concept of money itself. It was intense.
**The Problem:** Crypto was becoming too serious, complex, and inaccessible to "normies".
**The Solution:** Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer decided to make fun in the industry. They took the Litecoin code and replaced the branding with a popular internet meme: a Shiba Inu dog. They made it ridiculous on purpose:
* **Supply:** While Bitcoin has a hard limit (21 Million), Dogecoin has **Unlimited Supply**. It prints billions of new coins every year.
* **Price:** It was designed to be worth fractions of a penny.
**The Result:** Irony. Because it was cheap and funny, people didn't hoard it. They gave it away. They "tipped" people on social media. Technically, it is nearly identical to Litecoin.
But socially, it proved that **Community** is just as important as code. It showed that money is ultimately a social construct. If a community collectively agrees a meme has value, it has value.
The meme is still relevant today, with Dogecoin still being worth a collective market cap in the Billions of dollars.
Nowadays there are, once again, millions of different memecoins with crazy low and crazy high valuations. This Educational series focus on informing, so be careful out there if you are even considering putting any money on memecoins.
At the end of the day, memecoins beautifully demonstrate that the value of something is subjective.
# Summary
There are millions of "Altcoins" today, but these early pioneers set the stage.
* **Litecoin** and others proved we could tweak the speed, cost, and mining rules.
* **Privacy Coins** proved we could have digital cash that respects privacy.
* **Proof of Stake** coins proved we didn't need to burn too much energy.
* **Memecoins** proved that money can be fun and community-driven.
However, all these coins shared one limitation. They were essentially still just a **Currency**.
You could send *Value X* from *Person A* to *Person B*. Maybe faster, maybe more privately, maybe funnier... but that was it.
But a young programmer named **Vitalik Buterin** was watching.
He realized that a decentralized currency was good... but a **Decentralized** **Computer** would be better.
What if you could put entire programs and contracts inside the transactions? What if the money became *programmable*?
What if everything in the world could be put inside the Blockchain?
That is the birth of the **Smart Contract** and the second generation of Crypto.
Are there CryptoAssets that are not simply a CryptoCurrency? What are the types of CryptoAssets?
Well, those are the subject of **Lesson 5** and on. See you then.
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# Course 1: The History of CryptoAssets
* [Lesson 1: What is CryptoCurrency after all? The Bitcoin Story](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qeo0bq/what_is_cryptocurrency_after_all_the_bitcoin/)
* [Lesson 2: The Evolution of Money (Debt, Barter, Gold, Fiat, and Crypto)](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qfrs8w/the_evolution_of_money_debt_barter_gold_fiat_and/)
* [Lesson 3: How a Blockchain Works (The "Public Ledger" Explained) ](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qge3x8/how_a_blockchain_works_the_public_ledger_explained/)
* **Lesson 4: Other CryptoCurrencies (You are Here)**
* Lesson 5: The World Computer, Ethereum, and other Smart-Contract Cryptos (Next Lesson)
* Lesson 6: Types of CryptoAssets
# Course 2: CryptoAsset Tools and Finance
* Lesson 7: Common Crypto Mistakes and How to Spot Scams
* Lesson 8: Educational How to Buy CryptoAssets. Centralized Exchanges (CEX) and Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)
* Lesson 9: Wallets & Keys (Hot vs. Cold Storage)
* Lesson 10: Transactions (Gas Fees, Mempools, and Block Explorers)
# Course 3: CryptoAssets and the Smart Economy
* Lesson 11: Introduction to DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
* Lesson 12: NFTs: Beyond the JPEGs (Digital Identity and Ownership)
* Lesson 13: Real World Assets (RWA) & Tokenization
* Lesson 14: The Banking System with Stablecoins & CBDCs
# Course 4: CryptoAssets and the Law
* Lesson 15: Smart Contracts and Legal Validity
* Lesson 16: Oracles & The Law
* Lesson 17: Digital Evidence & Chain of Custody (What happens when things go wrong?)
# Course 5: The Frontier Tech of CryptoAssets
* Lesson 18: Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake (Miners vs. Validators)
* Lesson 19: Layer 2 Solutions (Scaling)
* Lesson 20: Algorithms trading and AI agents
* Lesson 21: The Metaverse
# Course 6: Crypto Institutions (Governance & Compliance)
* Lesson 22: Corporate Structures in Crypto
* Lesson 23: What are rCryptoCurrency Moons?
* Lesson 24: DAOs and The rCyptoCurrency Non-Profit Model
* Lesson 25: The Future

Hey man, thanks for all these posts lately, its really great to see.
This topic is particularly close to my heart, as I have some community sustainable infrastructure and community arts projects that could benefit from (require, really) DAO structures that are more robust than the offerings around now, especially the communication component. Both also involve figuring out what the judicious use of AI is that results in augmentation of human capability and interaction instead of replacement, with an ultimate goal of supporting human flourishing.
I'm working on my end of these things, heres to 2026 being the year we all are able to implement all these public good projects. 🥂 

The original drive to build Ethereum was heavily inspired by decentralized autonomous organizations: systems of code and rules that lived on decentralized networks that could manage resources and direct activity, more efficiently and more robustly than traditional governments and corporations could.
Since then, the concept of DAOs has migrated to essentially referring to a treasury controlled by token holder voting - a design which "works", hence why it got copied so much, but a design which is inefficient, vulnerable to capture, and fails utterly at the goal of mitigating the weaknesses of human politics. As a result, many have become cynical about DAOs.
But we need DAOs.
* We need DAOs to create better oracles. Today, decentralized stablecoins, prediction markets, and other basic building blocks of defi are built on oracle designs that we are not satisfied with. If the oracle is token based, whales can manipulate the answer on a subjective issue and it becomes difficult to counteract them. Fundamentally, a token-based oracle cannot have a cost of attack higher than its market cap, which in turn means it cannot secure assets without extracting rent higher than the discount rate. And if the oracle uses human curation, then it's not very decentralized. The problem here is not greed. The problem is that we have bad oracle designs, we need better ones, and bootstrapping them is not just a technical problem but also a social problem.
* We need DAOs for onchain dispute resolution, a necessary component of many types of more advanced smart contract use cases (eg. insurance). This is the same type of problem as price oracles, but even more subjective, and so even harder to get right.
* We need DAOs to maintain lists. This includes: lists of applications known to be secure or not scams, lists of canonical interfaces, lists of token contract addresses, and much more.
* We need DAOs to get projects off the ground quickly. If you have a group of people, who all want something done and are willing to contribute some funds (perhaps in exchange for benefits), then how do you manage this, especially if the task is too short-duration for legal entities to be worth it?
* We need DAOs to do long-term project maintenance. If the original team of a project disappears, how can a community keep going, and how can new people coming in get the funding they need?
One framework that I use to analyze this is "convex vs concave" from https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2020/11/08/concave.html . If the DAO is solving a concave problem, then it is in an environment where, if faced with two possible courses of action, a compromise is better than a coin flip. Hence, you want systems that maximize robustness by averaging (or rather, medianing) in input from many sources, and protect against capture and financial attacks. If the DAO is solving a convex problem, then you want the ability to make decisive choices and follow through on them. In this case, leaders can be good, and the job of the decentralized process should be to keep the leaders in check.
For all of this to work, we need to solve two problems: privacy, and decision fatigue. Without privacy, governance becomes a social game (see https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2025/04/14/privacy.html ). And if people have to make decisions every week, for the first month you see excited participation, but over time willingness to participate, and even to stay informed, declines.
I see modern technology as opening the door to a renaissance here. Specifically:
* ZK (and in some cases MPC/FHE, though these should be used only when ZK along cannot solve the problem) for privacy
* AI to solve decision fatigue
* Consensus-finding communication tools (like pol.is, but going further)
AI must be used carefully: we must *not* put full-size deepseek (or worse, GPT 5.2) in charge of a DAO and call it a day. Rather, AI must be put in thoughtfully, as something that scales and enhances human intention and judgement, rather than replacing it. This could be done at DAO level (eg. see how https://www.deepfunding.org/ works), or at individual level (user-controlled local LLMs that vote on their behalf).
It is important to think about the "DAO stack" as also including the communication layer, hence the need for forums and platforms specially designed for the purpose. A multisig plus well-designed consensus-finding tools can easily beat idealized collusion-resistant quadratic funding plus crypto twitter.
But in all cases, we need new designs. Projects that need new oracles and want to build their own should see that as 50% of their job, not 10%.
Projects working on new governance designs should build with ZK and AI in mind, and they should treat the communication layer as 50% of their job, not 10%.
This is how we can ensure the decentralization and robustness of the Ethereum base layer also applies to the world that gets built on top.