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A: A DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is a blockchain-based entity where decisions are made collectively by its members, rather than being controlled by a central authority. Members of the DAO hold tokens that represent voting power, allowing them to participate in governance decisions like fund allocation, project proposals, and more. Everything is managed through smart contracts, which ensure transparency and automation. In the initial stages of the DAO it is normal to pass through a period of bootstrapping where extra guardrails are in place and some decision making is supported by a Foundation.
A: RootstockCollective stands out by directly aligning with the Bitcoin ecosystem through Rootstock, the first and longest-lasting Bitcoin sidechain. It uses a new ERC20 token wrapped around RIF for governance, ensuring that value is captured not just by miners and holders, but by builders and contributors to the Rootstock ecosystem.
Additionally, its treasury is organized into sub-treasuries for Grants, Growth, and General purposes, with the goal of fostering sustainable development on the Bitcoin network.
A: While the initial focus will be on decentralizing the allocation of grants, the DAO will also enable the realization of value capture for Bitcoin builders. For instance, in the future, builders may be eligible to receive a share of the DAO's revenues. This will encourage more developers to build great products on Rootstock, increasing transaction activity and revenue for the DAO as well as for the builders themselves.
