AIP Name: AIP- 1 : Proposing the DAO - Process Implementation Status: Complete Author: @btang Abstract Summary: This document proposes the structure of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that would be governed by the holders of ApeCoin, a decentralized token that the community hopes will serve as the primary token for art, gaming, entertainment, and events in web 3 . Overall Cost: $ 2 million Related AIPs: AIP- 113 : Extending AIP- 1 - the DAO Process, AIP- 121 : Transparency Act for Ecosystem Fund Allocation, AIP- 137 : The Special Council Nomination Process, AIP- 196 : BORED AIP: Bringing Order and Reliability via Ecosystem Decentralization, AIP- 239 : Working Group Guidelines & The Governance Working Group Charter, AIP- 240 : Community Discourse Facilitators, AIP- 282 : Information Request - Role of Special Council, AIP- 305 : Establishing Special Council's Accountability Practices, AIP- 372 : Enable AIP Voting During Elections, AIP- 350 : Shaping Success: Building a Stronger Future with new Special Council Pay, AIP- 300 : Create Custom “Beta Tester” Forum Badge, AIP- 173 : Add new Discourse Category for “Administrative Review”, AIP- 289 : Designing a Mascot for Apecoin, AIP- 274 : "ApeCoin Powered" & "Powered by ApeCoin" Logo implementation, AIP- 291 : Approve and Publish ApeCoin DAO Brand Guidelines v 1 . 1 on apecoin.com, AIP- 251 : ApeCoin DAO 101 : The Ultimate Guide For ApeCoin DAO Newcomers, AIP- 267 : Add 'Treasury' tab to Apecoin.com, AIP- 317 : ApeCoin DAO Governance and Operations Budget, AIP- 106 : POAP Voting Rewards, AIP- 98 : A Community-First ApeCoin DAO Marketplace Proposal, AIP- 89 : Improved delegation experience & AIP- 41 : Keep ApeCoin within the Ethereum ecosystem - Process Timeline Updates: Interview Q&A: