BitDAO is a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) operating on the Ethereum blockchain. It is focused on creating a sustainable and fair ecosystem within the blockchain industry, providing funding and support to new projects, particularly in areas such as DeFi, DAOs, NFTs, and gaming.
BitDAO functions through a DAO structure where token holders possess voting rights. These holders use their BIT tokens to vote on proposals concerning fund allocation. The platform operates with a proposal-based system where anyone can submit a proposal for funding or support. These proposals are then voted on by the community. Additionally, its treasury, primarily funded by contributions from partners like Bybit, facilitates continual replenishments.
BitDAO has several use cases, including:
BitDAO was launched in August 2021, with key backing from Bybit, alongside investors such as Peter Thiel, Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, and Dragonfly Capital. It raised significant funds during the initial private sale and through a token auction via SushiSwap's MISO platform. Over time, BitDAO has approved various funding proposals, accelerated contributions to its treasury, and considered launching its own layer-1 blockchain optimised for Ethereum dApps.