Course Outline
Introduction to Blockchain and Smart Contracts for Government
- A concise overview of blockchain fundamentals
- An examination of Ethereum, Layer-2 solutions, and smart contracts
- The foundational role of smart contracts in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Understanding Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) for Government
- Key distinctions between DAOs and traditional organizations
- Types of DAOs: protocol, investment, service, social/community
- Notable examples: MakerDAO, Aragon, ConstitutionDAO, PleasrDAO
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Government
- Current status of DAO legal recognition (e.g., Wyoming, Marshall Islands)
- Compliance challenges: securities law, taxation, liability
- Case studies of legal outcomes related to DAOs
DAO Governance Structures for Government
- Tokens and voting mechanisms in governance
- Quadratic voting, delegation, and weighted systems
- Coordination challenges: voter apathy, whale influence, governance attacks
Safety, Security, and Risk Management for Government
- Historical DAO hacks and exploits (e.g., The DAO hack, DeFi DAO exploits)
- Best practices for smart contract auditing and security
- Strategies for managing treasury funds securely
Advantages and Challenges of DAOs for Government
- Benefits of transparency, inclusiveness, and global collaboration
- Challenges related to scalability and decision-making bottlenecks
- Balancing decentralization with operational efficiency
Evaluating DAO Tools and Ecosystem for Government
- DAO frameworks: Aragon, DAOstack, Snapshot, Gnosis Safe
- Community management platforms: Discord, Discourse, Coordinape
- On-chain vs off-chain governance models
Practical Application: Does Your Business Need a DAO for Government?
- Identifying business scenarios where DAOs can add value
- Mapping DAO use cases in investment and entrepreneurship
- Workshop: developing a problem statement and DAO roadmap
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of blockchain technology
- Understanding of organizational structures and governance frameworks
Audience
- Investors
- Entrepreneurs
- Business leaders evaluating blockchain-based solutions for government
Testimonials (1)
Patrick did a great job of striking a balance between covering all the prepared material while making time to give detailed answers to any questions from the group