Outcomes, Data & Sustainability

1. What outcomes are expected from DEP 2?

DEP 2 aims to:

• Strengthen decentralized collaboration skills 
• Produce meaningful creative, cultural, learning, or green-impact outputs 
• Explore real regeneration pathways 
• Pilot KAT’s multi-stakeholder recognition model 
• Build a foundation for Cohort 3’s longer-term sustainability initiatives 

2. Will DAO initiatives continue after this cohort?

Possibly.

Continuation depends on:

• Member interest 
• Regeneration success 
• Partner engagement 
• Alignment with Cohort 3 direction 

DAOs may evolve or merge in later cohorts.

3. How will my data be used?

DEP 2 follows the same Privacy Notice and Kambria Privacy Policy outlined in DEP 1.

Data is used for program coordination, reporting, and communication.

4. How can Kambria DAO support entrepreneurs?

Kambria’s DAO framework helps entrepreneurs:

• Test decentralized models 
• Co-create with communities 
• Build trust through transparency 
• Prototype incentive systems (e.g., KAT recognition) 

5. What is recommended for sustainability after this cohort?

• Community ownership 
• Reusable DAO knowledge & templates 
• Partner engagement 
• Replicability & scalability across regions 

6. Is Kambria an NGO or B-Corp?

No.

Kambria is a technology company building open innovation and DAO infrastructures.

7. The regenerated amount, does that go back to the local community or where does it go? 

According to the program's Reinvestment Rules, funds generated through a DAO's regeneration activities remain within the DAO ecosystem and are governed by DAO members.

These funds are managed as follows:

• Treasury Retention: Regenerated funds remain in the DAO treasury rather than being distributed to a single individual or organization.
• Future DAO Activities: Funds may be used to support future DAO activities, experiments, and operations through DAO-approved proposals.
• Scaling Successful Models: Funds may be reinvested to expand impact, improve DAO outputs, or support additional communities and participants.
• DEP 3 Seed Capital: Specifically for DEP 2, regenerated funds are intended to serve as seed capital for the next cycle of the DAO in DEP 3. This allows successful DAOs to continue building on their work with reduced dependence on external seed funding.
• If a DAO Does Not Continue: If a DAO does not continue into DEP 3, DAO members may propose and vote on an appropriate use of the remaining treasury. If no continuation plan is approved, the remaining funds may be transferred to the DEP ecosystem treasury to support future DAO experimentation and community impact initiatives.
• Long-Term Sustainability: This mechanism is intended to help DAOs gradually become less dependent on external seed funding and move toward more self-sustaining community-led models.

Example: If a DAO receives an initial allocation of $3,000 and regenerates $1,000 during DEP 2, the DAO treasury at the end of the cohort would be $1,000. If the DAO continues into DEP 3, this $1,000 becomes seed capital for its next cycle. If the DAO does not continue, DAO members will determine an appropriate use of the treasury through the process described above.

8. What do the communities who produce these actually get in return?

At the beginning of the cohort, each DAO receives an initial allocation of funds. DAO members collectively propose, discuss, and approve how these funds will be used through the DAO proposal and voting process.

Communities, creators, and contributors may receive value through several channels:

• Funding for Activities: Community members may receive payments for approved work, products, services, or project expenses as defined in DAO-approved budgets.
• KAT Contribution Recognition: Meaningful contributions are recognized through KAT token allocations based on the DAO's contribution tracking process.
• Governance Participation: DAO members can participate in decision-making through proposal discussions and voting on matters such as budget allocation, regeneration strategies, and partnerships.
• Future Opportunities: Active contributors may be invited to participate in future cohorts, initiatives, leadership roles, or co-funding opportunities.
• Learning and Network Benefits: Participants gain experience in decentralized collaboration, access to a global community, and opportunities to build relationships with contributors from different backgrounds.
• Certification: Participants who successfully complete the program receive a certificate of participation.
• Social Impact: Members have the opportunity to contribute to projects that generate social, cultural, educational, environmental, or economic value for their communities.

The exact benefits vary by DAO and are determined by the DAO's goals, activities, and governance decisions.