Evolution and Impact of Decentralised Autonomous Organisations

Year 2024, , 25 - 54, 30.11.2024

Ahmet Erkasap

https://doi.org/10.54733/smar.1545182

Abstract

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are transforming corporate governance by leveraging the decentralized and immutable nature of blockchain technology to distribute decision-making authority among members rather than a centralized hierarchy. This study comprehensively examines the technological foundations of PLCs, their governance frameworks, and their impact on institutional structures. While they offer significant benefits such as transparency, efficiency and autonomy, they also face various challenges such as security vulnerabilities, legal uncertainties and scalability issues. Through an examination of leading examples of CSOs such as The DAO and Aragon, the practical applications of decentralized governance models, the risks faced, and the future potential of these structures are discussed in detail. The research emphasizes the need to develop robust governance mechanisms, clarify the regulatory framework and pursue technological innovation to address current limitations. If DAOs overcome these challenges, they have the potential to reshape the future of corporate governance by providing more inclusive, transparent and effective decision-making processes in the digital age.

Keywords

decentralised autonomous organisations, blockchain, smart contracts, management, governance

Merkeziyetsiz Özerk Organizasyonların Evrimi ve Etkileri

Abstract

Merkeziyetsiz Özerk Organizasyonlar (MÖO), blok zinciri teknolojisinin merkeziyetsiz ve değişmez yapısından yararlanarak, karar alma yetkisini merkezi bir hiyerarşi yerine üyeler arasında dağıtarak kurumsal yönetişimi dönüştürmektedir. Bu çalışma, MÖO'ların teknolojik temellerini, yönetişim çerçevelerini ve avantajları yanında zorlukları ve riskleri de verilen iki örnekle ele almaktadır. MÖO'lar şeffaflık, verimlilik ve özerklik gibi önemli faydalar sunarken, aynı zamanda güvenlik açıkları, yasal belirsizlikler ve ölçeklenebilirlik sorunları gibi çeşitli zorluklarla da karşı karşıyadır. The DAO ve Aragon gibi MÖO örneklerinin incelenmesi aracılığıyla, merkezi olmayan yönetişim modellerinin pratik uygulamaları, karşılaşılan riskler ve bu yapıların gelecekteki potansiyelleri detaylı olarak tartışılmaktadır. Çalışma, mevcut sınırlamaları gidermek için sağlam yönetişim mekanizmalarının geliştirilmesi, düzenleyici çerçevenin netleştirilmesi ve teknolojik yeniliklerin sürdürülmesi gerekliliğine vurgu yapmaktadır. MÖO'ların bu sorunların üstesinden gelmesi durumunda, dijital çağda daha kapsayıcı, şeffaf ve etkin karar alma süreçleri sunarak kurumsal yönetişimin geleceğini yeniden şekillendirme potansiyeline sahip olduğu belirtilmektedir.

Keywords

merkeziyetsiz özerk organizasyonlar, blokzincir, akıllı kontratlar, yönetim, yönetişim

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