In an age where traditional political and financial structures are being reimagined, Decentralized Autonomous Organization offers an essential exploration into the transformative power of decentralized applications. Understanding DAOs is not just a technical endeavor—it’s a foundational step in grasping the future of political science, governance, and societal coordination.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Decentralized autonomous organization: Explains DAOs' core principles and governance mechanisms.

2: Cryptocurrency and crime: Examines the intersection of crypto tools and illicit financial activities.

3: Cryptocurrency: Introduces digital currencies and their role in decentralized ecosystems.

4: Blockchain: Details blockchain as the backbone of trustless, distributed applications.

5: Build Finance DAO: Analyzes a realworld DAO case and its operational and legal implications.

6: Decentralized application: Defines dApps and their key role in reshaping digital interactions.

7: Decentralized finance: Surveys DeFi's challenge to traditional financial systems and power structures.

8: Dai (cryptocurrency): Describes Dai as a decentralized stablecoin with governance via MakerDAO.

9: Cardano (blockchain platform): Highlights Cardano’s approach to scalable, sustainable blockchain tech.

10: Tron (blockchain): Outlines Tron’s role in dApp deployment and userfocused blockchain features.

11: Polygon (blockchain): Explores Polygon’s solutions for Ethereum scaling and interoperability.

12: Polkadot (blockchain platform): Discusses Polkadot’s multichain framework and parachain structure.

13: Tokenomics: Introduces the economic design behind tokens and their influence on network behavior.

14: The DAO: Chronicles the rise and fall of The DAO, a foundational event in DAO history.

15: Cryptocurrency wallet: Breaks down types of wallets and their security role in dApp interaction.

16: Ethereum: Explores Ethereum’s smart contract capability and decentralized ecosystem.

17: Uniswap: Analyzes Uniswap’s decentralized exchange protocol and liquidity model.

18: Nonfungible token: Covers NFTs and their role in ownership, identity, and digital assets.

19: Smart contract: Explains smart contracts as programmable trust in decentralized platforms.

20: Solana (blockchain platform): Highlights Solana’s highperformance chain for scalable dApps.

21: Ethereum Classic: Discusses Ethereum Classic’s origin and its role in DAO history.

Whether you're a student entering the world of decentralized systems, a professional adapting to Web3, or a political science enthusiast rethinking governance, this book is your gateway. Beyond technology, it explores how DAOs reshape institutional power. The knowledge gained is far more valuable than its price.