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What is a DAO and why does it matter to AEC?

Introduction Blockchain technology has revolutionized many industries worldwide, and the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is no exception. A significant innovation in this context is the DAO, which is a "Decentralized Autonomous Organization". A DAO is a blockchain-based organizational structure that operates decentralised, enabling transparent and collaborative decision-making and facilitating participatory governance. In this article, we'll explore what exactly a DAO is and why it's relevant and important to the AEC industry. What is a DAO? A DAO is an autonomous, organization-like entity that operates through smart contracts on a blockchain network. Unlike a traditional company, there is no hierarchical structure of power, nor the need for intermediaries such as managers or executives. Instead, decision-making is carried out collectively and transparently, through voting based on ownership of tokens or units of the DAO's native c...

Inside the Future Classroom

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Imagine the comfort of your home, free from traffic jam, commuting hassle, weather disturbance and any other reason. Or at a nearby community at your favourite coffee shop is sitting next to on your laptop. Start reading or watching the lesson while absorbing your favourite coffee flavour. The future of virtual education in the classroom will reach beyond your fingers. You can attend a virtual class anytime, any day 24/7 wherever you are. It may be a mobile or an iPad where you can not skip classes. Transcript, workout files, library courses, exams and tests are online and prepared for you. A virtual course is ready for download and is waiting for it to finish. Your virtual professor may not be available but you can ask questions anytime about topics without lifting your hands. The increase in tuition fees is not under your control, besides something called free education, free WiFi, or free internet in your community. But what is lacking in how much quality education is offer...