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SuperDao Concludes Operations and Returns Funds to Backers

SuperDao, which supported communities in creating DAOs, has stopped operations, returning remaining investment funds after observing short-lived DAO ventures.

Thu, 19 Oct 2023, 23:28 pm UTC

SuperDao, a prominent platform designed to aid communities in constructing their decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), has taken the step to cease its operations. The company has taken the decision to refund the residual funds to its investors.

Decentralized autonomous organizations, more commonly known as DAOs, function on a blockchain platform. Unlike traditional organizations, they operate under a set code, rather than human leadership.

In the recent past, specifically in 2021, SuperDao successfully garnered an investment of $10.5 million during its initial funding phase. This significant investment was backed by renowned names in the industry, including SignalFIre, Circle, and One Block Capital.

One notable strategy of SuperDao that caught the industry's attention was its plan to secure advertising space during the 2022 Super Bowl. However, its vision was overtaken by brands like FTX and Crypto.com, who sealed major financial agreements for advertising spots.

The company, through its formal communication channels, expressed that the crypto sector appeared to be narrowing its horizons compared to its primary vision, which many likened to a 'new era of internet'. They further added that tools specially designed for cryptocurrency businesses might not yield large-scale financial returns.

An interesting observation by the company was the short lifespan of most DAOs. SuperDao had provided its support to over 2,000 DAOs. However, the brief existence of these DAOs indicated a shaky foundation for the company's core business model.

Furthermore, the company has ventured into sectors like wallet indexing and analytics based on blockchain transactions. With the recent developments, these services will also be discontinued.

Several firms in the crypto sector, including non-fungible token initiatives, metaverse developers, and cryptocurrency lending entities, have faced similar fates. SuperDao's closure underscores a wider trend where numerous crypto enterprises have found it challenging to sustain in a volatile and rapidly evolving industry landscape.

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