The DAO: Inside Ethereum Classic and the Code That Changed Blockchain History

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: The DAO: Examines the origin, structure, and collapse of the first major DAO on Ethereum.

2: Fork (blockchain): Details the controversial hard fork that split Ethereum into Ethereum and Ethereum Classic.

3: Smart contract: Introduces smart contracts as foundational tools of decentralized governance.

4: Ethereum Classic: Traces Ethereum Classic's evolution as a politically and ethically driven blockchain.

5: Consensys: Explores the role of this Ethereum incubator and its influence on blockchain ecosystems.

6: CryptoPunks: Discusses CryptoPunks as cultural symbols and their ties to blockchain permanence.

7: Solana (blockchain platform): Analyzes Solana's technical structure in contrast to Ethereum Classic's ideology.

8: Ethereum: Reviews Ethereum's growth and the philosophical rift postDAO hack.

9: Decentralized application: Highlights dApps' role in enabling open, trustless political systems.

10: Tokenomics: Breaks down token models that sustain decentralized political and economic systems.

11: Polkadot (blockchain platform): Reviews Polkadot's approach to governance and interoperability.

12: 0x (decentralized exchange infrastructure): Describes 0x’s protocol as an enabler of open markets.

13: Initial coin offering: Reflects on ICOs as democratized fundraising tools for publicoriented projects.

14: Cardano (blockchain platform): Compares Cardano’s governance model with Ethereum Classic’s principles.

15: Tron (blockchain): Looks at Tron's ambitions for decentralizing content and entertainment platforms.

16: Nikolai Mushegian: Pays tribute to a visionary cryptographer and his contributions to DAO philosophy.

17: EOS.IO: Explores EOS.IO’s governance mechanics and how they differ from Ethereum Classic’s ethos.

18: Decentralized finance: Surveys how DeFi reflects the principles of economic selfsovereignty.

19: Uniswap: Analyzes Uniswap’s decentralized marketmaking and its sociopolitical implications.

20: Dai (cryptocurrency): Details how Dai represents algorithmic stability in decentralized finance.

21: Decentralized autonomous organization: Defines DAOs as models for political and social organization.

Whether you're a political science student, blockchain enthusiast, or industry professional, this book delivers crucial insights into how Ethereum Classic frames governance, consensus, and selfsovereignty. The DAO demonstrates that decentralized technologies are not just technical marvels—they are political instruments of change.