DAOs Beware: Neo-Imperialism Is on the Rise in Crypto-Land

By their own account, a16z intends to make DUNAs “the industry standard for blockchain networks.” They intend to do so not just by providing operational support and educational material, but, where appropriate, by making the adoption of a DUNA structure “a condition of investment.” In other words: If good arguments do not convince DAO operators, probably the threat of withdrawing funding opportunities will.