Ups and DAOns of DAOs with Gabriel Shapiro

Jan 09, 2025

 

In this episode of Block and Order, hosts Moish and Kyle sit down with Gabriel Shapiro, CEO and founder of MetaLeX and former General Counsel of Delphi Labs, to explore the intricacies of structuring DAOs within current legal frameworks. Shapiro delves into the importance of robust legal documentation, highlights the advantages of hybrid models like DUNA, and discusses the need to balance automation with legal protections. Together, they examine how to build resilient, decentralized systems that can adapt to an evolving regulatory environment.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 Welcome to Block & Order

03:10 Gabriel Shapiro Intro

03:58 New pro-crypto administration in the US

04:34 EU’s crypto regulation Nika brings regulatory clarity

08:55 Optimism in the crypto space

10:45 Decentralization discussion

18:52 Crypto lacks mature governance structure

24:21 How MetaLeX approaches design challenges

28:40 Traditional governance in DAO discussions

31:02 Legal wrappers and tax issues in DAOs

36:14 DAO structures face uncertainty, legal challenges, and adaptation

38:36 DAOs shouldn’t be structured as LLCs

41:47 Closing Remarks

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