The report proposes three different technical configurations for a blockchain-based fund management company: “Light,” “Intermediate,” and “Complete,” starting with the version that best adheres to the traditional model (light), to the version with the greatest opportunity, which is a DAO-based model (complete). Each of these configurations is examined in detail, highlighting the potential benefits and critical points for investors, capital management companies, and legislators.
• How do blockchain and web3 technologies enable fundraising through automated and independent systems?
• What are DAOs? In what ways can they be used for fund management?
• How can and will DAOs comply with local legislation?
• How will DAOs be able to impact the investment world in the future?
• What are the main areas of focus in constituting a DAO? How to move from traditional models to DAOs?
• Will web3 solutions in investment management be able to collaborate and coexist with the traditional market? Will these technologies be able to make processes more efficient? Will they be able to create new business models?
1. Introduction
2. From SICAFs to DAOs
3. Focus: complete scenario
4. The future of DAOs
5. Conclusions and open issues
6. Annex