This innovative book considers the position of Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) as a digital, organisational and social phenomenon. Joseph Lee Nazzini explores the potential of DAOs and digital enterprises for economy and society and analyses law’s ability to mitigate the organisational, financial and cyber risks DAOs may pose.
Lee Nazzini explores the role of law and regulation in facilitating the development of DAOs and the technologies they use, such as blockchains, smart contracts and AI. Chapters detail organisational aspects of DAOs, such as their legal status, the appropriate legal wrapper and the link between participants and their relationships to digital assets, including DAO tokens. The book defines these organisations as emerging forms, situated at the intersection of private law, corporate law, financial regulation, dispute resolution, cybersecurity and digital governance.
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations is a vital read for scholars and students of corporate, governance and technology law, as well as management and finance. Its insights into future regulation will also aid practitioners and policymakers within these rapidly evolving fields.
