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Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are reshaping how we build and govern communities, but are they legally protected? Without a proper legal structure, DAO members can face personal liability, tax uncertainty, and banking challenges.

In this episode of The Mooncast, we sit down with Adam Miller, CEO of MIDAO, to discuss the Marshall Islands DAO LLC—the first legal entity designed specifically for DAOs. This new framework provides DAOs with limited liability, legal recognition, and access to financial services, without compromising decentralization.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why most DAOs are legally vulnerable—and how to fix it

✅ How the Marshall Islands DAO LLC protects DAO members

✅ Key differences between DAO LLCs vs. Wyoming, Cayman, & Switzerland

✅ Can DAOs open bank accounts and handle treasury management?

✅ Compliance, anonymity, and regulatory challenges for DAOs

✅ What’s next for DAO incorporation & global Web3 regulations

Whether you’re launching a DeFi protocol, an NFT community, or a tokenized social DAO, this episode is a must-listen to future-proof your organization!

🎙️ Featured Guest: Adam Miller (CEO, MIDAO)

🔹 Helped pass 3 laws that created the first sovereign DAO LLC

🔹 Advised 500+ DAOs & 100+ DAO lawyers on legal structuring

🔹 Host of the JustDAOIt! Podcast

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📌 MIDAO (DAO Incorporation Services):
https://www.midao.org

📌 LPO & Law (DAO Legal formation & Compliance Support):
https://www.lpoandlaw.com

📌 Pragmax Consulting (Web3 Risk & Compliance Advisory): https://www.pragmaxconsulting.com/

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Sanad Karkar, JD, LL.M, is a business and legal strategy consultant and the founder of Moonrock Consultancy Consultancy, with expertise in Business, Technology and international law. Legal Consultant at LPO&Law specialising in Web3, Digital Assets and offshore jurisdictions.

Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) is the founder of Pragmax Consulting, specializing in risk and compliance.

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