DAO Maker (DAO) operates as an incubator offering SaaS tools and growth technology to crypto startups. The project aims to facilitate venture capital acquisition by simplifying the process for investors to find secure investment opportunities through IDOs.

The platform assists new projects in community building, subsequently transforming these groups into value-contributing DAO members via tokens. Through its DAO Pad system, retail investors can access early-stage digital assets and stocks, a mechanism designed to crowdfund emerging protocols by engaging small-scale investors.

Beyond this investment infrastructure, the company provides incubation, social mining rewards, and advisory services regarding company operations. Notable projects launched via DAO Maker include Orion Protocol, My Neighbor Alice, LaunchX, and DAFI Protocol. The platform also supported the launches of Seascape Network (CWS) and Infinity Pad (IPAD).

Christoph Zaknun (CEO), Giorgio Marciano (CTO), and Hatu Sheikh (CMO) established DAO Maker in 2019. Malte Christensen (COO) currently assists with operational management.

Zaknun earned a medical degree from Charles University in the Czech Republic and served as an assistant neurologist-traumatologist at a Salzburg hospital. He subsequently joined the Austrian armed forces within the AFRDU, achieving the rank of Sergeant in the Austrian Army for Atomic (biological and chemical defense). He also holds a bachelor's degree in robotics.

Entering the cryptocurrency sector in 2017, Zaknun became one of the first investors in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). In 2018, he co-founded TGE Alpha Corp and contributed to the creation of ICO DOG, a marketing agency focused on fundraising.

DAO Maker establishes a safe, decentralized space for startups to develop and realize their potential. While the platform addresses common early-stage challenges, it places its main emphasis on public relations and communications. This encompasses site construction, SEO, and marketing assistance designed to help new ventures cultivate active communities.

The "DAO Pad" launchpad serves as an interactive investment tool, allowing users to track the development of incubated projects and gain entry to exclusive funding rounds.

A distinct financing method provided is the Strong Holder Offering (SHO). This lottery-style system prioritizes token distribution for investors who have demonstrated credibility and experience. Through SHOs, participants assist crypto initiatives in securing necessary capital from the community.

Venture Bond stands out as another prominent product. By staking digital assets, investors receive a guaranteed return, which helps ensure retail participants are compensated and mitigates significant funding hurdles.

Additionally, social mining is a key feature. This mechanism enables crypto projects to distribute token rewards, incentivizing community members to contribute to the growth and enhancement of startups.

DAO serves as the native, non-inflationary token for the DAO Maker platform, with a capped maximum supply of 312,000,000 coins. As of March 2023, the circulating volume stood at 143,942,531 DAO.

The token distribution is broken down as follows:

• 25% allocated to private and public sales (which includes 0.4% of the total supply for a 2021 public sale)
• 20% reserved for the team
• 14% designated for merger and acquisition (M&A) processes
• 10% assigned to the DAO-Managed Foundation
• 10% set aside for incentives
• 9% dedicated to ecosystem growth
• 7% allotted to Foundation funds
• 5% distributed to advisors and future team members

Functioning as both a governance and utility token, DAO connects the platform’s various products. Holders gain voting rights, service discounts, and access to specific features. The token also rewards community participation, allowing users to earn DAO through staking, liquidity provision, project launches on the platform, and involvement in governance activities.

As an ERC-20 standard token, DAO Maker (DAO) operates on the Ethereum blockchain, deriving its security from this underlying network. Ethereum itself relies on the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism for protection.

Regarding specific project audits, DAO Maker has undergone reviews by two firms. CertiK (Certified Kernel Tech), described as a pioneer in blockchain security for DeFi projects, smart contracts, and protocols, has audited the platform. Additionally, Hacken, a well-known Web 3.0 cybersecurity auditor, has provided smart contract code reviews and security analysis.

As of March 2023, you can purchase DAO Maker (DAO) on a variety of exchanges. These platforms include KuCoin, Bithumb, Uniswap, PancakeSwap, SushiSwap, Bancor Network, OKX, Gate.io, Huobi, Bitget, Coinone, MEXC, Indodax, CoinDCX, LATOKEN, THENA, Bibox, BTSE, Bitay, BitUBU, and XT.com, among others.