Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) | ethereum.org

An overview of DAOs on Ethereum

Page last update: June 26, 2026 a (opens in a new tab) t (opens in a new tab) j (opens in a new tab) + 24 See contributors Copy .md Copy .md Edit page (opens in a new tab) What are DAOs? A DAO is a collectively-owned organization working towards a shared mission. DAOs allow us to work with like-minded folks around the globe without trusting a benevolent leader to manage the funds or operations. There is no CEO who can spend funds on a whim or CFO who can manipulate the books. Instead, blockchain-based rules baked into the code define how the organization works and how funds are spent. They hav

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