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# DAO Mechanisms

DAOs leverage a combination of on-chain and off-chain coordination systems.

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[On-chain Systems](/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/aspects-of-decentralized-organizations/smart-contract-frameworks.md)
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[Off-chain Systems](/square-1/decentralized-autonomous-organizations/aspects-of-decentralized-organizations/governance-systems.md)
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