Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are a new, rapidly-growing class of
organizations governed by smart contracts. Here we describe how researchers can …

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are blockchain-based organizations that
facilitate decentralized governance. Today, DAOs not only hold billions of dollars in their …

This paper centers around a simple yet crucial question for everyday users: How should one
choose their delegated validators within proof-of-stake (PoS) protocols, particularly in the …

The resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan has significantly exacerbated educational
challenges for marginalized women and girls, deepening gender disparities and impeding …

This paper aims to critically examine the scholarly work conducted in blockchain (BC)
governance. Without venturing into the wide range of governance paradigms, this research …

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) use smart contracts to foster communities
working toward common goals. Existing definitions of decentralization, however-the'D'in …

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) resemble early online communities,
particularly those centered around open-source projects, and present a potential empirical …

Purpose This paper examines to what extent blockchain creates legitimacy and trust in
different modes of public governance. It posits that while blockchain aims for political …

Airdrops are used by blockchain applications and platforms to attract an initial user base,
and to grow the user base over time. In the case of many airdrops, tokens are distributed to …

Decentralised finance (DeFi) lending protocols have experienced significant growth
recently, yet the motivations driving investors remain largely unexplored. We use granular …