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2023-02-01
27 minutes

Ep 12 DAO If You Do; DAO If You Don't

Fundamentals
Regulation

About this episode

Join us as we explore the basics of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and how they work compared to traditional organizations. Our guests discuss the regulatory landscape, balancing decentralization with leadership, and the challenges DAOs face from a legal perspective. From liability concerns to the concept of a 'killswitch,' we'll uncover the intricate dynamics of DAO governance. Join Eugenio Reggianini, Joni Pirovich, John Yarwood, and Steve Wink as they unravel the complexities of DAOs and share insights into the future of effective regulation.

Joni dives into the regulatory waters, probing the sentiment surrounding the current regulatory landscape for DAOs. How do these innovative entities navigate the evolving legal environment, and what implications does this hold for their future growth and adoption? The pendulum of decentralization swings wide, and we delve into its transformative arc with insights from our panel. From the European perspective, Eugenio weighs in on the significance of community identity within DAOs and its impact on governance dynamics.Legal challenges loom on the horizon, and Steve navigates us through the complex web of legal concerns that DAOs grapple with. He unpacks the liability issue and provides a glimpse into how these challenges might be met head-on.

But what about the infamous 'killswitch' concept? John leads us through a thought-provoking discussion on implementing market halts during times of distress. Is it time to hit the brakes, or should we lay more groundwork before pursuing this ambitious goal?

Guests

Sylvia Sanchez

Sylvia Sanchez

Project Manager at Ava Labs • Owl Explains Host

Eugenio Reggianini

Eugenio Reggianini

Business Development Manager in the FinTech industry.

John Yarwood

John Yarwood

Executive Vice President, Legal & Advocacy, UDHC.

Joni Pirovich

Joni Pirovich

Principal, Blockchain & Digital Assets - Services + Law.

Stephen Wink

Stephen Wink

Partner and Global Co-Chair of the Fintech and Digital Assets Industry Group.

Podcast transcript

Hootenannies

Hootenannies are informal gatherings where folk musicians would jam in front of a crowd. In the same spirit, we like to bring together blockchain innovators, lawyers, technologists and policymakers for laid-back conversations on the regulatory landscape of Web3.