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Will the total number of unique, non-crypto, decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) registered members exceed 5 million before the end of 2028?

A technology prediction on the mainstream adoption and use of DAOs beyond the initial cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Yes 93%Maybe 3%No 4%

67 total votes

Analysis

DAO Membership: 5 Million Unique Non-Crypto Users by 2028

A Decentralized Autonomous Organization (**DAO**) uses blockchain-based governance to manage a community or project. This prediction focuses on the adoption of DAOs outside of pure cryptocurrency/DeFi use cases, requiring membership to exceed **5 million unique, non-crypto-focused users** before the end of 2028 (e.g., gaming guilds, media outlets, specialized research consortia).

Governance as a Service

The majority **'Yes'** vote is based on the accelerating trend of Web2 companies and mainstream organizations experimenting with decentralized governance models. Key drivers:

  • **Gaming:** Large gaming companies adopting DAOs to manage in-game economies and feature voting.
  • **Media/Creator Economy:** Independent journalists or content platforms forming DAOs to fund and govern their operations transparently.
  • **Legal Clarity:** Increasing regulatory frameworks in certain jurisdictions providing legal wrappers for DAOs, making them viable for traditional business use.

A successful integration into a single large gaming or social media platform could easily push the number past the 5 million mark.

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