The best framework for coordinating — and making a difference — may not be a choice between the two models, but a blend of both.
The example list of types of co-ops and DAOs is useful:
Co-ops:
- Consumer cooperatives
- Purchasing cooperatives
- Multi-stakeholder cooperatives
- Housing cooperatives
- Marketing cooperatives
- Producer cooperatives
The baseline definition of DAO is pretty good too:
DAOs, token-coordinated internet-native organizations that use blockchain as their foundation
DAOs:
- Protocol/platform DAOs
- Creator DAOs
- Service DAOs
- Curation DAOs
- Investment DAOs
- Social DAOs
Links to #song-a-day, which is a co-op and a DAO Song a Day World
Note: I’m a board member and co-op member of SAD - you all should come join!