DAO
WeWork for Web 3? EmpireDAO Leases NYC Coworking Space
A decentralized autonomous organization called EmpireDAO is leasing a property in New York City to create a coworking space for crypto builders. “The Hash” discusses how this project can help bring a sense of community and human interaction to Web 3 and the state of the New York crypto scene.
Ukraine DAO Founder on Raising Nearly $7M, Support From Vitalik Buterin
Alona Shevchenko, Ukraine DAO founder and an activist, joins “First Mover” to discuss her crypto crowdfunding efforts to support Ukraine in war time, which has raised almost $7 million. Shevchenko explains how her experience with decentralized autonomous organizations led her to create the Ukraine DAO, their collaborative efforts with the Ukrainian NGO Come Back Alive, and the value in the community network of DAOs. Plus, insights on the DAO’s LOVE token and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s involvement with the project.
Unchain Fund Raises Nearly $2M for Russia-Ukraine, Venture Capital Turns Humanitarian Amid Crisis
Kenny Choo, founding partner at True Global Ventures, joins “First Mover” to speak on the Unchain Fund’s actions to provide humanitarian aid in the Russia-Ukraine war, as the initiative has now raised nearly $2 million.
A DAO Could Be the Next Owner of NFL Team Denver Broncos
Following in the footsteps of ConstitutionDAO, some crypto enthusiasts are forming a new decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to purchase the Denver Broncos NFL team. “The Hash” team discuss the feasibility of this initiative and the trend they see in the space.
Laura Shin on ‘The Cryptopians’ and What She Discovered Investigating the Ethereum Origin Story
Crypto journalist and “Unchained” podcast host Laura Shin gives a behind-the-scenes look into the making of her new book “The Cryptopians” on today’s episode of “First Mover.” Shin explains her investigation into how Vitalik Buterin's team created one of the most successful blockchain projects and discusses a major reveal of who is behind the 2016 DAO hack on Ethereum. Plus, a discussion on the “code is law” debate and the rapid growth of the Ethereum developer community.
Erik Voorhees on Corporations Transitioning Into DAOs
Christine Lee speaks to ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees at ETHDenver 2022 for updates on ShapeShift dissolving its corporate entity into a DAO, comments on Canadian trucker protests as well as reactions to the Senate Banking Committee stablecoin hearings.
Marshall Islands Looks to Become Global Hub for DAO Incorporations
Deep in the Pacific Ocean lies a sprawling chain of volcanic islands, the Marshall Islands, that is looking to grant DAOs the same privileges as limited liability corporations. But why do DAOs need to become registered as corporations? Adam Miller, co-founder of a local organization MIDAO, explains two reasons: legal personhood and limited liability. He joins "All About ETH" live from Ethereum Denver 2022 to discuss why the Marshall Islands, the issues with Wyoming's LLC law and the future of DAOs.
Can DAOs Be Recognized as Legal Entities? Only in the Marshall Islands
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has recognized decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) as legal entities, becoming the first sovereign nation to do so. The law essentially grants DAOs the same privileges as limited liability corporations (LLCs). "The Hash" hosts unpack whether this move is good for DAOs and what it means for a DAO to transition into an LLC.
