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# Decentralized Autonomous Organizations

- [DAO Overview](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/spectrum-of-decentralized-organizations.md): What is a DAO?
- [DAO Concepts](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/spectrum-of-decentralized-organizations/dao-concepts.md): How does autonomy and decentralization play in DAO systems?
- [DAO Links](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/spectrum-of-decentralized-organizations/dao-resources.md): Relevant articles and information to learn more about DAOs and their significance.
- [DAO Structures](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/dao-categories.md): What types of DAOs are out there?
- [Permissionless DAOs](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/dao-categories/permissionless-daos.md): What is a permissionless DAO?
- [Permissioned DAOs](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/dao-categories/permissioned-daos.md): What is a permissioned DAO?
- [DAO Mechanisms](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/aspects-of-decentralized-organizations.md): What does a DAO consist of?
- [On-chain Systems](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/aspects-of-decentralized-organizations/smart-contract-frameworks.md): DAO coordination via smart contracts.
- [Off-chain Systems](https://square1-hello.gitbook.io/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/aspects-of-decentralized-organizations/governance-systems.md): DAO coordination outside of the blockchain.