Who should participate?

Everyone who is interested in DACs/DAOs should watch.

If you’re interested in participating in the hackathon portion, or engaging in part of the DACathon DAC, you will want to register >

Who should join?

We are looking for pioneers, founders in the EOSIO ecosystem who are either involved in DACs or enthusiasts who would like to be involved.

We encourage participation from technical and non-technical users and fans to participate. If you have an interest in EOSIO, DACs, Design, Governance, or Business— we want you!

Why is this event needed?

We need more equitable events. Events like DACathon this can transparently engage and reward community members. We need more real world community building activities.

What should we expect?

This is a virtual event. Show up and help contribute my presenting your DAC/DAO, DEFI projects. Engage in the Unconference discussions, participate in the Hackathon.

To be an active participant we would like you to attend. Contributors, registered users may get gifts for participating.

How are the Hackathon rules determined?

These rules will be determined and solidified by the participants at Hackathon Kickoff.

What are the Hackathon Prizes? How are they rewarded?

The EOS and community tokens collected are in a multisig collected and administered by MetaDAC, The EOS wallet is: verydacathon >

1) The holders of MetaDAC tokens— the DACDAC prior to voting need to stake a number of tokens via the MetaDAC Client > Next they will vote for their favorite projects on Consortium.vote >

2) Prizes will be submitted via the MetaDAC Client as they are determined winners and approved by the MetaDAC community at the end of the event.

Will this event be streamed?

Yes, this will be streamed on YouTube >

To engage and participate beyond watching, you will need to Register >

If you are registered and have contributed, you will be Whitelisted and allowed into the Zoom calls.

Where do I register for the Event Zoom meeting before the conference starts?

You will see the links to Zoom calls in the Schedule

What is the MetaDAC?

During the first part of the event in early 2020, we created the MetaDAC from the initial DACathon Event. Learn more >

What is the DACathon community?

The DACathon community is comprised mainly from community members of MetaDAC and the EOSIO Communities

What are DACDAC tokens? How are they used?

DACDAC tokens are the tokens used for governance in DACathon and MetaDAC >

When these are staked they can be used also be used for voting in Consortium >

What are MetaDAC Worker Proposals ?

Worker proposals or worker proposal system, during the event is currently used to help distribute prizes.

Who are the Custodians ?

Currently, there are several Custodians. View pinned message on MetaDAC Telegram >

Why should you join?

This is a historic event, as it is the first of its kind, at a time where DACs are just beginning to emerge. This is an opportunity to learn more about DACs and work in teams with some of the most innovative people interested in DACs. 

  • Share and learn by building with the pioneers of this cutting-edge technology.  

  • Accelerate your own understanding of DACs/DAOs

  • Connect with the greater EOSIO community.

Share and learn by building with the pioneers of this cutting-edge technology.  

Accelerate your own understanding of DACs/DAOs

Connect with the greater EOSIO community.

If I have an idea that I want to propose, can I propose it and see if anyone wants to join my team?

Yes.

Can participants be on more than one team?

Yes.

How would you describe what the DACathon is to a friend or family member?

We’re building software on top of EOSIO, which consists of many software communities. This event was used to form a group decision-making organization, in which the community collaborates, then makes proposals, then is rewarded for prototypes new software or services.

Participants can come just learn or show up with an idea. Participants will be able to form teams or join other teams. It’s most similar to a conference or a workshop where participants can get more value for their engagement.

What makes the DACathon unique?

  • First of its kind real-time collaboration of EOSIO Communities to build a DAC.

  • Collaborative and enhanced brainstorming. 

  • Test skills in new way.

  • See the process of making a DAC.

  • Contribute to the methods of making a DAC.

  • In real-time, help decide the Name, Purpose, Group, Custodians, Consensus Process, Identities, Tokens, Voting Mechanisms, Rewards, Process, Transparency, and other key elements of the DACathon.

  • Work with teams already working building DACs and DAC services.

  • Opportunities to submit worker proposals for after the event.

  • Learn the key elements to consider when making a DAC.

  • Consider the potential DACs and DAC-related projects. 

What types of ideas can I propose for the Hackathon ? What is the process for proposing?

You can propose ideas for tools, prototypes, proof of concept or organizations. 

If someone has an idea for a DAC, who should they talk to, to run it by them?

Jump into the Telegram, connect with the community and we’ll direct you to the right folks.

If I have a company, can I build a DAC, too?

Yes, a DAC is a separate concept, but individuals and/or companies can be Custodians and/or involved in DACs.

I’m having trouble with my Internet connection. What should I do?

Call into Zoom, you will find the number when you register.

How did this event come about?

This was instantiated from a Worker Proposal at KROWN DAC for Jun Dam @merivercap

Original idea contributed by Max Infeld @maxigram

Original documentation and Promo from Ky Primo @kyprimo

Strategic support by Lisa Chandler @LisaChandler

Support and <3 from CSX Community

I have more questions. Pls help!

Reach out to the DACathon community.

What happens if you can’t afford to participate?

Please reach out to the DACathon community.