Leading the Decentralized Revolution: Decentralized Autonomous Organizations in Practice

What it is about

You get a practically oriented introduction to blockchain fundamentals and decentralized organizational forms. By the end you will understand technical concepts (e.g., Proof of Work/Stake, token, NFTs, stablecoins, Layer‑1/Layer‑2 scalability) as well as the workings and applications of DAOs, and you can assess them both theoretically and from a practitioner’s perspective.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and decentralization
• Knowledge of consensus mechanisms: Proof of Work and Proof of Stake
• Understanding of tokens, NFTs and stablecoins
• Insight into tokenomics and design options
• Overview of scaling solutions: Layer1, Layer2, appchains
• Fundamental understanding of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
• Assessment of real-world DAO examples and practical perspectives (including guest lectures)
• Knowledge on raising venture funding in the Web3 context

What the module consists of

• SeminarTransmission of theoretical content and discussion of DAO topics
• Guest lecturesPractical insights from representatives of Aave, MakerDAO, Arbitrum, Molecule and BanklessDAO as well as venture capital representatives
• PresentationsStudents present results and discuss projects

Teaching method

• SeminarExplanation and discussion of theoretical foundations
• PresentationsPromotion of understanding and communication through student talks
• Guest lecturesDirect practical reference through experiences of industry representatives