How to Participate in the DAO Experimentation Program - Cohort 2

The DAO Experimentation Program (DEP) invites students, professionals, creators, technologists, community builders, and mission-driven individuals from around the world to participate in a 10.5-month decentralized learning and impact program.

Participants will join one of the DAOs in Cohort 2 and contribute through meaningful roles in execution, creativity, exchange, regeneration, documentation, product thinking, tokenomics, and coordination.

1. Who Can Join?

Individuals

DEP 2 welcomes:

• University students, club leaders, project founders
• Creators, volunteers, social innovators
• Designers, developers, writers, facilitators
• Anyone passionate about social impact, knowledge sharing, creativity, community, decentralized organizing, or tokenomics

Organizations

Including:

• Student clubs and youth communities
• NGOs and social impact groups
• Research teams and learning networks
• Community-based initiatives and grassroots collectives

No prior blockchain, DAO, or crypto experience is required.

2. What You Will Experience

A. Real DAO Participation

You become a member of a functional DAO, contributing to real execution, governance, documentation, and regeneration activities.

B. Skill Development Across Multiple Domains

• Creative production
• Peer learning & facilitation
• Community building
• Regeneration & partnerships
• Documentation & storytelling
• Tokenomics & governance
• Product thinking & prototyping

C. Global Community

Collaborate with DAO members from diverse countries, backgrounds, and cultures.

D. A Long-Term, Guided Journey (10.5 months)

With structured phases:

1. Preparation
2. Application & Partnering
3. Onboarding
4. Execution
5. Summary & Showcase for DEP 3

E. Recognition via KAT (Symbolic, Non-Financial)

Participants earn KAT for:

• Contributions
• Documentation
• Regeneration-supporting work
• Cross-DAO collaboration

(KAT in DEP 2 is symbolic and non-financial.)

3. How to Join (Aligned with Program Timeline)

DEP 2 follows a structured two-phase joining process:

• Phase 2: Call for Applications & Partners (Jan - Mar)
• Phase 3: Onboarding & DAO Assignment (Apr - mid-May)

This ensures clarity, fairness, and alignment for every participant.

Phase 2 - Call for Applications & Partners (Jan - Mar)

Step 1 - Submit the Application Form

Applicants share:

• Motivations & interests
• Preferred DAO (Creative / Exchange / Tokenomics / Participant-Proposed)
• Preferred Working Groups
• Availability
• Experience (optional; beginners welcome)

Step 2 - Screening & Shortlisting

Applications are reviewed weekly.

Step 3 - 30-Minute Online Interview (Mandatory)

Each shortlisted applicant completes a 30-minute alignment interview with a DEP Organizer.

The interview ensures:

• Understanding of DAO structure, commitments, and expectations
• Alignment with DEP values (contribution, documentation, regeneration, decentralization)
• Matching between applicant interests and DAO needs
• Clarification of contribution style and meeting attendance requirements

Applicants may ask questions about program structure and roles.

Step 4 - Acceptance & Confirmation

Accepted applicants:

• Receive a confirmation email
• Join the DEP Discord
• Receive the Onboarding Schedule for Phase 3

Partner organizations receive tailored onboarding information.

Phase 3 - Onboarding (Apr - mid-May)

Step 5 - Attend the DEP 2 Kickoff & Orientation

A live online session introducing:

• What DAOs will execute
• Working Groups & contribution roles
• KAT recognition system
• Master Plan & WG proposals
• Regeneration mindset & documentation expectations
• Tools (Discord, Drive, CED, XDAO, Notion)

Step 6 - DAO Assignment

Participants are assigned to:

• One primary DAO (Creative / Exchange / Tokenomics / Participant-Proposed)
• One Working Group, based on:
  • Interests & motivations
  • Skills / contribution styles
  • DAO needs
  • Balanced member distribution

Participants may join additional WGs if capacity allows.

Step 7 - DAO Onboarding Week

Members:

• Receive the DAO Onboarding Package
• Review the DAO’s Master Plan Draft
• Join DAO-specific onboarding calls
• Get access to WG tools, trackers, and proposal templates
• Meet WG Leads, the DAO Lead, and the DAO Facilitator

Step 8 - Begin Contributing (Execution-Ready by mid-May)

Participants begin:

• Weekly DAO meetings
• WG tasks & proposal drafting
• Early execution activities
• Documentation & regeneration workflows

From this point forward, they are full DAO Members for the remainder of DEP 2.

4. Types of Participation

4.1 DAO Members (Official Participants)

DAO Members:

• Join weekly DAO meetings
• Join at least one Working Group
• Participate in governance
• Submit proposals, contribute consistently
• Receive full KAT recognition categories
• Receive official DEP certificates (DAO Member)
• Eligible for DEP 3 leadership roles

Roles Included:

• DAO Lead
• WG Leads
• WG Contributors
• Internal LDPs
• Internal Ambassadors
• Partner representatives embedded inside the DAO

4.2 Community Collaborators (External, Non-Member Contributors)

Community Collaborators contribute occasionally or in limited-scope roles.

They are not DAO Members, but they do receive recognition.

Characteristics:

• Do not attend weekly DAO meetings
• Do not join WGs
• Do not participate in governance
• Can support for limited tasks or specific events
• Are recognized through:
  • KAT (Community Contribution categories)
  • DEP Certificates (Collaborator Certificate)

Examples:

• External Ambassadors
• External Local Delivery Partners (external LDPs)
• Partner staff supporting a pilot
• Guest speakers / guest contributors
• Event-based or campaign-based volunteers
• Students or users participating in select CED or creative sessions

This ensures everyone is recognized, even if not in the DAO structure.

 

5. Expectations

DEP 2 emphasizes clarity, contribution, and responsibility.

Members are expected to:

• Join weekly DAO syncs
• Communicate actively in Discord
• Complete assigned WG tasks
• Follow DAO governance processes
• Support regeneration initiatives
• Submit documentation and evidence
• Collaborate respectfully with global members

 

6. What You Do NOT Need

• No prior blockchain or crypto experience
• No knowledge of DAOs required
• No technical background required
• No full-time commitment or fixed working hours
• No need to hold KAT or any cryptocurrency

DEP is a learning-by-doing program.

 

7. Benefits for Members

• Hands-on DAO governance experience
• Opportunity to design and execute real proposals
• Portfolio-building outputs across creativity, exchange, or tokenomics
• Global collaboration network
• Contribution to meaningful social impact
• Eligibility for DAO Lead or WG Lead roles in DEP 3
• KAT recognition and DEP Certificates
• Pathways to partner projects and Kambria initiatives

 

8. Join Us

If you feel aligned with:

• Community
• Learning & creativity
• Regeneration
• Decentralized collaboration
• Social impact
• Collective innovation

…you are warmly invited to join DEP 2.

Application Form: You can apply at the end of this page, or access the form directly here: https://forms.gle/gPSu4LiVzUm2p6UW6

Discord: #general_dep2

 

9. Contact

DEP Organizing Team

Email: [email protected]

Discord: #general_dep2

 

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Please fill in the form below, or access the form directly here: https://forms.gle/gPSu4LiVzUm2p6UW6