Introduction
The DAO Delegation Handbook V1" is a living resource that will evolve over time. What you see here is Version 1 (V1), a starting point based on our expertise and experience in DAO governance. Last Updated: [March 2025]
We’ll continue iterating and expanding with new insights, case studies, and best practices as the DAO ecosystem evolves. Our goal is to provide an ever-improving resource for both new and experienced delegates.
Stay tuned for future updates—and if you have feedback or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you!
Decentralized governance is at an inflection point. As DAOs scale, governance is no longer just an experiment—it’s a critical function that determines the success or failure of an ecosystem. Yet, governance remains fragmented, inefficient, and underdeveloped.
At StableLab, we’ve spent years navigating this landscape, shaping governance frameworks for some of the most prominent DAOs. We’ve seen what works—and what doesn’t. The DAO Delegation Handbook V1 distills that experience into a practical guide for DAOs and delegates alike, offering actionable strategies to build effective, sustainable, and professionalized governance systems.
What makes this guide different? It doesn’t rely on theory. It’s built from the trenches. Every insight comes from first-hand experience in DAO governance—hard-earned lessons from designing delegate programs, structuring incentives, and ensuring DAOs don’t just survive, but thrive.
This guide is divided into two key sections:
A guide for designing and implementing delegate programs that drive engagement, efficiency, and accountability.
A handbook for becoming a high-impact, sustainable delegate, whether you’re just getting started or refining your governance strategy.
At its core, this guide champions a simple but essential truth: DAOs need professionalized participation to scale. Without clear structure, incentive alignment, and accountability, governance stagnates—leading to inefficiency, voter apathy, and centralization.
Whether you’re a DAO founder, governance team member, or aspiring delegate, this guide is your strategic advantage in mastering decentralized governance.
Let’s build the future of DAO governance—together!
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