Course Outline

Introduction to Blockchain and Smart Contracts for Government

  • A concise overview of blockchain fundamentals
  • An exploration of Ethereum, Layer-2 solutions, and smart contracts
  • The role of smart contracts as the foundation of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

Understanding Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) for Government

  • Key differences between DAOs and traditional organizations
  • Types of DAOs: protocol DAOs, investment DAOs, service DAOs, social/community DAOs
  • Notable examples: MakerDAO, Aragon, ConstitutionDAO, PleasrDAO

Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Government

  • The current state of legal recognition for DAOs (e.g., Wyoming, Marshall Islands)
  • Compliance challenges: securities law, taxation, liability
  • Case studies of legal outcomes related to DAOs

DAO Governance Structures for Government

  • The role of tokens and voting mechanisms in governance
  • Advanced voting systems: quadratic voting, delegation, and weighted systems
  • Coordination challenges: voter apathy, whale influence, and governance attacks

Safety, Security, and Risk Management for Government

  • Notable 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 safely

Advantages and Challenges of DAOs for Government

  • Transparency, inclusiveness, and global collaboration in governance
  • Scalability issues 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 versus off-chain governance models

Practical Application: Does Your Business Need a DAO for Government?

  • Identifying business cases where DAOs can add value
  • Mapping potential use cases in investment and entrepreneurship
  • Workshop: developing a problem statement and DAO roadmap

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • A fundamental understanding of blockchain technology for government and private sector applications.
  • Familiarity with organizational structures and governance models, including those specific to public sector entities.

Audience

  • Investors interested in blockchain initiatives for government and industry.
  • Entrepreneurs seeking to develop blockchain solutions for government and commercial use.
  • Business leaders exploring the integration of blockchain-based models in their operations, including those within the public sector.
 7 Hours

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Price per participant

Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.

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

Mick Mccarthy - Rakuten Blockchain Lab
Course - Ethereum for Developers

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