Decentraland DAO

Decentraland's Decentralized Autonomous Organization or short, DAO, handles community-driven governance and innovation within the virtual realm. With its structure and commitment to decentralization, the DAO symbolizes the principles of transparency, collaboration, and empowerment. 
Through open discussions, town hall meetings, and collaborative initiatives, community members are encouraged to contribute their ideas, expertise, and feedback to the governance process.
== Purpose ==
At its core, Decentraland's DAO is driven by the principles of decentralization and democratic governance. By providing a platform for community members to propose, discuss, and vote on key decisions, the DAO ensures that the collective voice of the community guides the direction of Decentraland.
== Funding ==
* Starting from 19. February 2020, the Decentraland DAO initiated a 10-year vesting contract valued at 222M MANA. This contract sees MANA vesting every second, steadily increasing the DAO’s fund by 1.8M MANA per month. 
* Additionally, the DAO boasts independent revenue streams, such as Marketplace fees and Wearable curation fees.
== Links ==
* DAO Home - https://decentraland.org/governance
* Proposals - https://decentraland.org/governance/proposals
* Projects - https://decentraland.org/governance/projects
* Transparency - https://decentraland.org/governance/transparency
=== Decentraland DAO Social Media ===
* Instagram
* TikTok
* Twitter / X
* YouTube
=== Facilitation Squad ===
* Facilitation Corner
* Working Groups
* Governance Legislative Tracker
* RFI Tracker
* Town Hall, AMA & All Hands Recordings
=== Grant Support Squad ===
* Active Grants
* Pubic Grant Roadmaps
* Public DAO Grant’s Testing Sessions
* Revocations Committee - Framework
* Formal Request - Public process
=== Governance Squad ===
* Transparency Dashboard
* Governance dApp Releases
== Voting Power ==
Voting Power, or VP, is determined by the amount of Decentraland based tokens you hold in your wallet. The more MANA or NFTs you hold, the greater your voting power.
* 1 MANA = 1 VP
* 1 NAME = 100 VP
* 1 LAND = 2000 VP
* Legacy Wearableshttps://docs.decentraland.org/player/general/dao/dao-userguide/#voting-power based on rarity
** 1 Uncommon = 1 VP
** 1 Rare = 5 VP
** 1 Epic = 10 VP
** 1 Legendary = 100 VP
** 1 Mythic = 1000 VP
== Squads ==
The DAO operates through specialized squads, each focusing on distinct areas such as community engagement, marketing, and technical infrastructure. These squads stimulate collaboration among community members, enabling them to contribute their expertise towards advancing Decentraland's ecosystem.
* Facilitation Squad - Assists towards a welcoming community, moderates discussions, and ensures transparent governance while managing social media for strategic communication.
* Governance Squad - Aims to develop, improve, and manage the technological infrastructure of the DAO.
* Grant Support Squad (GSS) - Primary contact and support for community members receiving grants, advancing transparency in the grants ecosystem, and managing the DAO treasury. Their goal is to ensure successful projects within the grants program.
== Grants ==
-> Main Article: Decentraland DAO GrantsThe DAO allocates grants to support innovative projects and initiatives proposed by community members. These grants serve as catalysts for creativity, enabling developers, artists, and entrepreneurs to bring their visions to life within Decentraland. By providing financial support and resources, the DAO empowers individuals and teams to explore new ideas and push the boundaries of virtual innovation.
* Grants Overview - https://decentraland.org/dao/grants
* Grants Resources - https://decentraland.org/dao/grants/resources
== Transparency & Accountability ==
Transparency and accountability are fundamental tenets of Decentraland's DAO. All decisions, proposals, and voting outcomes are recorded on the blockchain, ensuring full transparency and traceability of the governance process. This commitment to transparency assists trust and confidence within the community.
== References ==
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