Everything you see around you is created by MoonDAO contributors.
MoonDAO is an open-source community, anyone can contribute to our mission of accelerating the creation of a lunar base.
MoonDAO does not work like most traditional corporate organizations, in fact, we never intend to become a "company" in the traditional sense. We are a DAO. We are open for anyone in the world to work with us. All contributors are classified as independent contractors and are responsible for taxes in their respective jurisdiction that result from any rewards or compensation from their contributions.
There are many levels of involvement with MoonDAO.
Level 0: Join the MoonDAO Contributor Community
The most successful contributors at MoonDAO are self-starters, and the most direct path to successful contribution is through networking by joining our Discord, introducing yourself, and sharing your skills and interests. We encourage members to attend our weekly meetings to gain context on the DAO's goals, current needs, and key players before taking action to contribute.
Any contributions that help the DAO and our mission can receive retroactive rewards. Citizens can share their proof of work and the impact of their efforts on the Submit Contribution page. Senators review and accept contributions into that quarter’s Contributor Circle. Learn more. If the work helps advance MoonDAO, or our mission, it is eligible!
You can join Discord and help on projects without citizenship. Submitting a contribution for rewards on the website requires becoming a Citizen.
This contribution level is not a prerequisite for joining a project, but it can be an excellent first step.
Level 1: Join a MoonDAO Project
MoonDAO Projects are non-perpetual, goal-based teams that are approved to execute autonomously. MoonDAO teams have no over-head from MoonDAO governance.
You may work with a team or as an individual working on a key objective for the DAO. The DAO will vote to allocate resources and a budget for your project and you’d be eligible for retroactive rewards.
MoonDAO projects are autonomous units and may be incorporated into separate legal entities to complete their mission. As the projects grow they may incubate and eventually become their own sub-DAOs. When you first join a MoonDAO project, you'll join as a Project Contributor.
Level 2: Lead a MoonDAO Project
Create a new project or get funding for something you’re already doing by proposing a MoonDAO project. How Project Leads relate to the Senate is described in the Constitution and the Project System.
Leading a MoonDAO project is a larger commitment, you would steward the project from proposal to completion, and be responsible for putting together a core team, reporting back on progress to the DAO on a weekly basis, and completing the objectives of the project on time.
Level 3: Become an Elected Leader
The Executive Lead role is given to elected leaders that are trusted with stewarding the DAO and helping guide it as it becomes increasingly decentralized. This is the highest level of contribution to the DAO. The DAO holds annual votes to select an Executive Lead on staggered three-year terms, as detailed in our Constitution.
Rewards
Contributors receive locked $vMOONEY and a cash-side payout each quarter through our retroactive rewards process. The cash side is paid in the asset configured for that cycle (currently USD-pegged stablecoins). Members vote on which projects have had the most impact that quarter and how much of the quarterly rewards amount should go to each project on the Projects page.
If you have questions and want to learn more, check out our frequently asked questions. You can contribute in Discord without being a Citizen or Voting Member. Submitting contributions for rewards on the website requires citizenship.
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