DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)

A DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is an internet-native organization governed by token holders through on-chain voting. Learn how DAOs work.

Definition

A DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is an internet-native organization governed by token holders through on-chain voting. Learn how DAOs work.

Why It Matters

Understanding DAO helps you read crypto market data more accurately and make better-informed decisions when comparing coins, projects, and on-chain activity.

Where You'll See It

DAO appears throughout cryptocurrency analytics on Crypto Market Watch — including coin profiles, rankings, and other glossary entries. Continue with related glossary terms or read the longer-form learn articles for deeper context.