# Do we need the DAO? **URL:** \ **Category:** Governance\ **Created:** [October 4, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/do-we-need-the-dao/23104 "2024-10-04T13:38:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ozymandias](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/ozymandias/32/30657_2.png) [@Ozymandias](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/Ozymandias)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/do-we-need-the-dao/23104/1 "2024-10-04T13:38:52Z")
The DCL DAO is facing a crisis of faith ! > [@DCL DAO: Regenesis Summit Summary](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dcl-dao-regenesis-summit-summary/22961/18): > > Would you (anyone) still use Decentraland if the DAO did not exist? > [@RFC - "Proposal for Establishing a Council for Decentraland DAO" Draft Proposal](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/rfc-proposal-for-establishing-a-council-for-decentraland-dao-draft-proposal/23030/1): > > Lack of Expertise: Many voters lack the necessary context or skills to make informed decisions, leading to suboptimal outcomes. > [@RFC - "Proposal for Establishing a Council for Decentraland DAO" Draft Proposal](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/rfc-proposal-for-establishing-a-council-for-decentraland-dao-draft-proposal/23030/1): > > Time-Consuming: Requiring the full attention of voters on non-critical matters is inefficient and unsustainable. > [@RFC - "Proposal for Establishing a Council for Decentraland DAO" Draft Proposal](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/rfc-proposal-for-establishing-a-council-for-decentraland-dao-draft-proposal/23030/1): > > Voter Fatigue: This system contributes to voter fatigue, discouraging active participation. > [@RFC - "Establishing an Executive Arm to improve DAO Operations" Draft Proposal](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/rfc-establishing-an-executive-arm-to-improve-dao-operations-draft-proposal/23031/1): > > 1. Resource Allocation Inefficiencies: > 2. Misalignment with the Decentraland Foundation: > 3. Short-Term Focus: > 4. Talent Acquisition, Retention, and Continuity: > 5. Treasury Management Issues: > [@\[DAO:a779859\] Should we restructure the way our DAO operates?](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a779859-should-we-restructure-the-way-our-dao-operates/23032/1): > > It’s time for a reset—a comprehensive restructuring of the DAO’s operations that allows for better execution, faster decision-making, and greater accountability. This poll is a signal to the community that we must start this process now. > [@\[DAO:a779859\] Should we restructure the way our DAO operates?](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a779859-should-we-restructure-the-way-our-dao-operates/23032/15): > > The DAO does not have any influence over the platform > [@\[DAO:a779859\] Should we restructure the way our DAO operates?](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a779859-should-we-restructure-the-way-our-dao-operates/23032/15): > > The DAO can only build alternative clients _on top_ of the sdk - which the sdk is solely managed by The Foundation. > [@\[DAO:a779859\] Should we restructure the way our DAO operates?](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a779859-should-we-restructure-the-way-our-dao-operates/23032/20): > > if the DAO wanted to organize an event for a marketing campaign (e.g., Halloween), no one would take on the responsibility because: a) there isn’t a dedicated team for this, and b) the chances of achieving this through the grant system are slim, as most applicants tend to seek funding for personal projects rather than initiatives that benefit the platform as a whole. > [@\[DAO:a779859\] Should we restructure the way our DAO operates?](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a779859-should-we-restructure-the-way-our-dao-operates/23032/30): > > after nearly three years of experimenting with the current system, it is clear that we need to explore alternative approaches to drive better results. ---
**Author:** ![Ozymandias](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/ozymandias/32/30657_2.png) [@Ozymandias](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/Ozymandias)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/do-we-need-the-dao/23104/2 "2024-10-04T15:13:48Z")
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**Author:** ![BET](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/bet/32/29843_2.png) [@BET](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/BET)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/do-we-need-the-dao/23104/3 "2024-10-05T17:01:55Z")
We could just airdrop all the $ back to the people that contributed it 🤷‍♂️