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.

Important Notes for Applicants in Vietnam

Individuals and organizations located in Vietnam are warmly welcome to participate in DEP 2. Please review the following two important considerations before applying. (Read more)

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