Foundations of Decentralized Organizations: Blockchain and the Future of Corporate Law

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are blockchain-based entities that pool digital assets, automate governance through smart contracts, and enable collective decision-making—challenging traditional corporate structures. By attempting to avoid hierarchies and centralized control, DAOs promote transparency and global participation, while raising complex questions around liability, governance, and regulation in the digital age.

This authoritative volume places DAOs within the framewo...