| DAO | - | A traditional organization |
|---|---|---|
Usually flat, and fully democratized. | Usually hierarchical. | |
Voting required by members for any changes to be implemented. | Depending on structure, changes can be demanded from a sole party, or voting may be offered. | |
Votes tallied, and outcome implemented automatically without trusted intermediary. | If voting allowed, votes are tallied internally, and outcome of voting must be handled manually. | |
Service offered are handled automatically in a decentralized manner (for example distribution of philanthropic funds). | Requires human handling, or centrally controlled automation, prone to manipulation. | |
All activity is transparent and fully public. | Activity is typically private, and limited to the public. |