Inside the handbook

A framework for
delegated discretion.

What authority moves when a DAO delegates—and how can it retain control?

The handbook examines delegation as an authority relationship: who grants power, what it covers, how much judgment the recipient can exercise, how decisions are executed, and how that power can be withdrawn.

It follows those questions across token delegation, DReps, validators, expert councils, stewards, institutional custody workflows and AI-assisted systems. Cases illustrate mechanisms, trade-offs and redesigns rather than a universal model to copy.

From diagnosis to control

Define the authority

Start with why delegation is needed, what is being transferred and who should receive it.

Design the relationship

Connect mandates and incentives to accountability, revocation and the delegate lifecycle.

Test the architecture

Use the Delegation Architecture Canvas and worked example to bring the choices together.

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The DAO
Delegation
Handbook.

A framework for
delegated discretion.

From diagnosis to control

Explore the contents

Delegate with a path
to take it back.

The DAODelegationHandbook.

A framework fordelegated discretion.

From diagnosis to control

Explore the contents

Delegate with a pathto take it back.

The DAO
Delegation
Handbook.

A framework for
delegated discretion.

Delegate with a path
to take it back.