About The LAO
The LAO was organized in the spirit of The DAO, as a member-directed venture capital fund organized in the United States, with an aim to be compliant with U.S. law. Like The DAO, The LAO allows Members to pool capital, invest in projects, and share in any proceeds from the investment. Launched in late April 2020, the LAO has backed over 30 projects across the Ethereum and blockchain ecosystem. Unless modified by the members, funding will be provided to projects in the form of the cryptocurrency Ether under terms outlined in these FAQs.
The community at a glance
The LAO is a Telegram Channel for Crypto Investors and DeFi with roughly 3K members. It has a live chat communication style. It also includes an application process to join and a community token or on-chain element. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the DeFi communities list.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is The LAO for?
- Best for Crypto Investors and DeFi enthusiasts looking for a Telegram-based community with live chat.
- Is The LAO free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does The LAO have?
- Roughly 3K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is The LAO on?
- The LAO runs on Telegram. Telegram is a free and open source, cross-platform, cloud-based instant messaging software. This service also provides end-to-end encrypted video calling, VoIP, file sharing and several other features. Telegram communities are known for being simple, intimate, and private.
- What topics does The LAO cover?
- On the Hive Index, The LAO is organized under Crypto Investors, DeFi.
- How do I join The LAO?
- You can join The LAO by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Crypto communities like?
- One of the larger topic areas on the site, with communities covering trading, DeFi, NFTs, specific chains, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. Discord dominates, with massive project-specific servers alongside general crypto communities for news, analysis, and signal sharing. Range of activity from serious traders to casual holders.
Monthly Stats
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- 10
- Visitors
- 3
- Referrals
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