I interview Ben Huh of Origami.
Show Notes
Ben’s background
Ben got into crypto in 2012 after being fascinated with the crypto white paper. Over the last couple of years, he has been able to dive into Ethereum and he believes that crypto really is the future of the internet.
Ben’s current projects
Ben is the founder of Origami, which helps ambitious organizations build DAOs. A lot of current DAOs are simply investment groups and they have limitations. But Ben created a new framework for people who want to build the businesses of tomorrow on the blockchain.
He is also one of the founders of Orange DAO, which is built on representative democracy. It’s a significant success story with over $80 million in assets under it.
Common growing pains for newer DAOs
Most DAOs are getting conflicting advice because attorneys don’t always know how to navigate the space. So a lot of DAOs are frozen in indecision because they don’t want to risk making a legal mistake. This leaves a lot of organizations as a DAO in name only.
Ben has also seen struggles with keeping members engaged. He is building a software program that will include a social platform that will help with member engagement for DAOs.
Ben’s favorite tools for DAOs
Having a spreadsheet with a seasonal budget process has been a game-changer for him. He also likes to use quadratic funding to help plan out how the DAO will grow.
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