Tokenized Identity: Quadratic Voting As A Public Good with Dean Pappas, Dean’s List

In this episode of Tokenized Identity, Titus Capilnean, our VP of Go-To-Market, speaks with Dean Pappas of Dean’s List. They explore everything from the state of DAOs, quadratic voting, $POLL and beyond. They discuss cultivating better communities in Web3.

If you’re not familiar with Dean, he’s been instrumental in the development of DAOs on Solana and an influential builder, mentor, and community leader. Dean’s List is just one of the DAOs that Dean is part of. It focuses on giving feedback to protocols in Web3, helping them become more intelligent and helping them become better. Dean’s background is in governance, and he organizes AthensDAO and IslandDAO.

Quadratic Voting As A Public Good with Dean The Machine, Dean’s List

00:05 – Introduction and Civic Overview

The host, Titus introduces the show, inviting listeners to subscribe and provides an overview of Civic, highlighting its role in digital identity management within Web2 and Web3 spaces.

01:10 –  Guest Introduction and Discussion on DAOs

The guest, Dean, is introduced. He talks about his involvement with various DAOs and his experiences with governance in the Solana ecosystem.

02:17 – Island Dao Experience

Dean shares highlights from the Island Dao event, including fun activities and significant developments like the introduction of the Symmetry protocol.

03:45 – Challenges in DAO Governance and Solutions

Discussion on the governance challenges faced by DAOs and the innovative solutions being implemented, such as multisig and delegate accounts for safer asset management.

06:12 – Decentralized Treasury Management

The conversation shifts to decentralized treasury management using Symmetry and the potential for DAOs to manage funds more efficiently and securely.

07:35 – The Future of DAO Events and Conferences

Dean talks about the future plans for DAO-related events, emphasizing the benefits of longer retreats for deeper collaboration and community building.

11:38 – Quadratic Voting Explained

The concept of quadratic voting is explained, emphasizing its potential to solve the ‘whale problem’ in DAO governance by balancing voting power.

14:30 – Civic’s Role in Enhancing DAO Security

The integration of Civic technologies in DAOs to ensure unique and verified participant involvement is discussed, highlighting its importance in secure and fair governance.

17:07 – Best Practices for DAOs

Dean shares best practices for DAOs, focusing on the use of technology to enhance governance and the strategic deployment of treasury assets to support community goals.

23:15 – Innovative DAO Projects and Technologies

A review of innovative DAO projects and the technologies that are driving them, including new platforms and integrations that enable more effective governance and community engagement.

29:43 – Wrap-Up and Future Outlook

The discussion concludes with thoughts on the future of DAOs and the broader blockchain ecosystem, with an emphasis on upcoming events and the continuous evolution of governance technologies.

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