DAO Maker is a blockchain-enabled platform designed to create growth technologies and funding infrastructures for emerging projects, while also aiming to reduce the risks faced by investors. It functions as a decentralized venture capital firm, providing a launchpad for blockchain and crypto projects to raise funds and gain exposure.
DAO Maker operates on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain, leveraging smart contracts to automate processes such as token sales, staking, and governance. It does not have a unique consensus mechanism but relies on the underlying blockchains' mechanisms. The platform uses smart contracts for decentralized and autonomous management, allowing startups to issue bonds and investors to participate in token pre-sales. Key features include structured financial products like Venture Bonds and tools for social mining.
DAO Maker serves as an incubator for early-stage crypto startups by providing essential tools and services. It enables startups to secure funding through mechanisms like Strong Holder Offerings (SHOs) and Venture Bonds. Investors gain early access to investment opportunities via the DAO Pad. Additionally, the platform supports community development through social mining, and engages in DeFi activities like lending, borrowing, and yield farming. It acts as a project launchpad, and has supported projects such as My Neighbor Alice and Orion Protocol.
Founded in 2019 by Christoph Zaknun and Giorgio Marciano, DAO Maker was developed with the aim of democratizing venture capital and providing growth technologies to promising crypto startups. Since its inception, the platform has launched the DAO Pad, initiated projects like My Neighbor Alice, and introduced features such as social mining. Operated on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain, DAO Maker has grown significantly in market presence, offering innovative solutions for crowdfunding, and expanding its services to include incubation and advisory support for startups.