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Understanding Teams in Fairdrive DAO

mmohorko edited this page Mar 5, 2024 · 2 revisions

In the ecosystem of Fairdrive DAO, Teams play a crucial role, functioning as specialized sub-groups or "sub-DAOs" within the broader organizational structure. These Teams, such as the Development Team, Marketing Team, or Governance Team, operate with a certain level of autonomy while remaining integral to the DAO's overall mission.

The Role and Structure of Teams

Teams are designed to focus on specific areas of Fairdrive DAO's operations, allowing for more specialized and efficient handling of tasks and projects. Each Team can:

  • Possess its own treasury for managing funds dedicated to its initiatives.
  • Initiate governance processes relevant to its specific domain.
  • Seek guidance or resolution from the overarching DAO (Governance Team) in disputes or strategic decisions requiring broader consensus.

Reputation within Teams

A distinctive feature of Teams in Fairdrive DAO is the unique reputation score system. Reputation within a Team is reflective of a member's contributions and influence in that particular domain, which also contributes to their standing in the Root level. This dual-layer of reputation ensures that contributions at all levels are recognized and rewarded, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability across the DAO.

For instance, if a member, let’s call them Alex, is highly active in the Development Team, they might hold a significant percentage of the reputation in that Team. This not only highlights Alex's influence within the Development Team but also grants them a certain degree of influence in the Root level, albeit to a lesser extent. This system ensures that all Teams have a voice in the DAO's overarching governance processes, promoting a balanced and inclusive decision-making environment.

Practical Application and Autonomy

Imagine the Development Team within Fairdrive DAO is tasked with exploring new data encryption technologies. The Development Team, leveraging its autonomy, can allocate funds from its treasury, engage in specific governance activities to decide on project directions, and, if needed, consult the Root level for additional resources or dispute resolution.

This structure allows Teams like the Development Team to operate efficiently within their domain of expertise while still aligning with Fairdrive DAO’s broader objectives. It also ensures that the contributions and expertise of Team members are accurately represented at both the Team and Root levels, encouraging active participation and contribution across all aspects of the organization.