Core Focus

Charting Team Roles and the Flow of Responsibilities

What does the Core Team do?

The Core Team is the DAO’s foundational working group and business arm.

• Oversees key operations and daily functions

• Leads partnerships and revenue initiatives

• Supports other working groups and contributors

• Keeps the DAO aligned across all major efforts

Team Focus Areas

Charting Team Roles and the Flow of Responsibilities Each area is led by a core team member who oversees task execution, organizes responsibilities, and coordinates with other core team members through regular standup meetings to maintain alignment on objectives and track progress.

Execution may vary by team. Some core team members take a hands-on approach, while others delegate execution to project leads and focus on high-level oversight, advising, and resource allocation.

Business & Innovation

• Drive innovation through research and design of new ideas.

• Optimize existing offerings for market growth.

• Maximize sales and achieve long-term growth.

• Establish major partnerships.

Budget Use:

• Marketing, outreach, and event costs.

• Partnership incentives.

• Travel and business development expenses.

• Market research, product testing, and new venture exploration.

Community & Growth

• Engage members through events, campaigns, and discussions.

• Attract new members and boost overall engagement.

• Promote DAO initiatives, milestones, and achievements.

• Form minor collabs and track any associated perks.

Budget Use:

• Member participation incentives.

• Content creation (e.g., graphics, videos).

• Event expenses (e.g., AMAs, giveaways).

Operations & Support

• Maintain organizational alignment and clear communication.

• Track deadlines, resources, and resolve issues.

• Oversee ticketing systems and manage problem resolution.

• Address and resolve team blockers and operational delays.

Budget Use:

• Administrative and task management tools.

• Communication and email services.

• Documentation and coordination platforms.

• Ticketing and issue-tracking systems.

Research & Development

• Investigate new technologies and industry trends.

• Develop and maintain technical tools and infrastructure.

• Manage the technical roadmap and define key milestones.

• Conduct testing and quality assurance.

Budget Use:

• Development tools, APIs, and hosting services.

• Database subscriptions

• Analytics tools and dashboards.

• Contractor fees for specialized expertise.

Responsibility Flow

Business & Innovation

↳ Coordinates with Community & Growth to promote campaigns and engage members.

↳ Relies on Operations & Support for tools, task management, and organizational support.

↳ Works with Research & Development to integrate technical requirements for partnerships and product launches.

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Community & Growth

↳ Partners with Business & Innovation to design and execute promotional strategies.

↳ Uses tools and systems managed Operations & Support for communication and task tracking.

↳ Provides insights, bug reports, and feature requests from members to Research & Development.

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Operations & Support

↳ Supports Business & Innovation with task management, tools, and organizational support.

↳ Provides Community & Growth with communication tools and systems for managing projects, perks, and collaborations.

↳ Assists Research & Development by tracking milestones, technical debt, and prioritizing tasks.

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Research & Development

↳ Collaborates with Business & Innovation to explore technology for the DAO and external partnerships.

↳ Utilizes feedback and feature requests from Community & Growth to refine and improve products.

↳ Works with Operations & Support to track milestones, technical debt, and task priorities, focusing on critical items first.