Management of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations in the Digitalization Setting

The paper’s subject is examining decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) governance models during the digital economic shift. This study aims to deeply analyze DAOs to find governance aspects, and to develop a model to help integrate them into global finance and public administration. To achieve this goal, the study addressed the following tasks: analyzing existing methods to DAO governance; identifying key risks and opportunities; modeling a hybrid organizational structure; and assessing the role of stablecoins as a stabilizing element. The study’s novelty comes from the creation of a unique adaptive DAO governance model that combines elements of centralization and decentralization to enhance efficiency and legitimacy. The author used methods of comparative and systemic analysis, modeling, and real-world solutions and regulations. The results prove DAOs can complement traditional governance by making economic interactions more transparent and efficient. The study’s main takeaway is that DAOs need a balanced regulatory framework and better governance. Government agencies, blockchain developers, and specialists in public and corporate governance can use the work results.

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