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# What is a DAO?

A DAO is a smart contract hosted on the blockchain, enabling participation through holding a token in your cryptocurrency wallet. It allows for there to be a voting system with no central leadership, creating a fully transparent and fair decision-making process.

The concept of a DAO revolutionises the way that businesses regulate decisions 

When visiting our website in the future you will have the ability to connect your wallet. Simply signing the transaction after clicking the "connect" button will verify your ownership of the token and grant you access to the DAO.