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What is CreateDAO?

CreateDAO is an open-source platform designed to simplify the creation and deployment of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) across multiple blockchain networks. It provides a standardized, secure, and upgradeable set of smart contracts based on industry best practices, coupled with user-friendly interfaces to make DAO creation accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical expertise.

The core of CreateDAO is a factory contract system that allows users to deploy a suite of essential DAO components, including:

  • A Governance Token (ERC20-based)
  • A Staking Contract for voting power
  • A Treasury Contract to manage funds
  • The main DAO contract orchestrating governance (proposals and execution)

Optional modules, like Presale contracts, can be added later through the DAO’s own governance process.

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Vision and Goals

Our vision is to empower communities and organizations to self-govern effectively and transparently using blockchain technology. We aim to lower the barrier to entry for DAO creation by providing:

  • Simplicity: An intuitive process for launching a fully functional DAO.
  • Security: Audited and battle-tested smart contract patterns.
  • Flexibility: Support for multiple blockchains and upgradeable contracts.
  • Accessibility: Open-source code and free-to-use tools.
  • Interoperability: Standardized contracts that can integrate with other platforms (like DAO management tools).

Our goal is to become the go-to foundational layer for DAO creation, fostering innovation and decentralization across the web3 ecosystem.

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Key Features

  • Multi-Chain Deployment: Launch your DAO on various supported EVM-compatible blockchains.
  • Standardized & Upgradeable Contracts: Utilizes the UUPS proxy pattern for seamless upgrades via DAO governance.
  • Core Modules Included: Token, Staking, Treasury, and Governance logic deployed together.
  • Optional Modules: Extend DAO functionality (e.g., Presale) through proposals.
  • Gas Efficient: Optimized contracts to minimize deployment and interaction costs.
  • Open Source: All code is publicly available under a Business Source License (BUSL-1.1), transitioning to a more permissive license over time.
  • User Interface: A web application (CreateDAO.org) provides a guided experience for DAO creation.

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Who is this Documentation For?

This documentation is intended for a wide audience, including:

  • Community Leaders & Founders: Individuals looking to launch a DAO for their project or community.
  • Developers: Those who want to understand the underlying smart contracts, integrate with CreateDAO, or build applications on top of it (like DAO management platforms).
  • DAO Members: Participants who want to learn how their CreateDAO-based organization functions, including governance processes.
  • Anyone interested in DAOs: Individuals curious about DAO architecture and the CreateDAO implementation.

Whether you’re deploying your first DAO or are an experienced developer, these docs aim to provide the information you need.