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# DAO DAO Philosopy

> Good people teach people who aren’t good yet;  
> the less good are the makings of the good.  
> Anyone who doesn’t respect a teacher  
> or cherish a student  
> may be clever, but has gone astray.  
> There’s a deep mystery here.

- [Tao Te Ching (Ursula Le Guin transaltion)](https://github.com/lovingawareness/tao-te-ching/blob/master/Ursula%20K%20Le%20Guin.md)

### What is DAO DAO?
DAO DAO is [Decentralized Autonomous Organization](link to a def) that makes governance tools.

We are a collective that makes tools to help anyone build and grow organizations.

### Who is DAO DAO?

No single individual controls DAO DAO.
It’s better to think of DAO DAO as a dynamic organism.
DAO DAO is built and owned by contributors.
The best way to join DAO DAO is to contribute to it.
Over time, you may find your contributions becoming larger or smaller.
DAO DAO rewards contributors proportional to the value of their contributions.

Because we believe in sticking around for a long time, we do not and will not raise venture capital.
(You can read [our constitution](https://daodao.zone/dao/juno10h0hc64jv006rr8qy0zhlu4jsxct8qwa0vtaleayh0ujz0zynf2s2r7v8q/proposals/A1) for more information).

### Compensation
We recognize those who create value with $DAO tokens.
Currently, we use a system in which DAO DAO members who are part of the [Development Fund SubDAO](https://daodao.zone/dao/juno130z8079e3dvalal8lw7yu37l99umm0ytzehes00830xl546uu7aqz5akcp) vote on how to reward people for work they have already done.
DAO DAO does not hire people.

### Partnerships
We seek to collaborate.
Collaboration means our fates are bound together—that one's success is the other's.
If you are wishing to partner with us, contact a DAO DAO member.

### Culture
Maxmize good vibes.
Build for the whole world.
