Unpacking DAOs: Exploring XAO DAO on the XRP Ledger with Co-Founder Fabio Marzella for Beginners

New to DAOs, XRP, or the XRP Ledger (XRPL)? No worries! Join us Friday, Sept 26th at 7pm ET for a beginner-friendly chat with Fabio Marzella, Co-Founder and CEO of XAO DAO, the first for-profit DAO on the XRPL. We’ll break down what a DAO is (hint: a community-run organization powered by blockchain voting), how XAO DAO uses XRP for transparent, one-coin-one-vote governance, and why it’s a game-changer for funding XRPL projects without a new token. Learn how Fabio and co-founder Santiago Velez are leveraging Ripple’s 1 billion XRP grants to empower developers and XRP holders to shape the XRPL’s future through decentralized decisions. This interview is perfect for crypto newcomers and curious XRP fans alike, expect clear explanations, practical examples, and insights into how XAO DAO is pioneering Web3 innovation. Tune in and get ready to understand the future of decentralized finance!

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