OBADA DAO

Overview

The OBADA DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is the governance body for the OBADA ecosystem, operating within our 501(c)(6) business league structure. It enables industry-driven decision making and ensures the sustainable development of ITAD standards and protocols.

Membership Benefits

The OBADA DAO creates opportunities for members to advance common business interests in the IT asset disposition industry. Members collaborate on standards development, best practices, and industry initiatives that benefit the entire ITAD sector.

Participation Incentives

Members who actively participate in governance and standards development activities receive recognition through our reputation system. This system tracks contributions to industry advancement, technical standards work, and ecosystem development.

Governance Structure

Member Participation

As a member of the OBADA DAO, you have governance rights to participate in shaping industry standards and best practices. Voting power is determined by your reputation score, which reflects your contributions to advancing our industry’s common business interests.

Decision Making Process

The DAO operates through a transparent governance process where members propose and vote on:

• Industry standards and protocols
• Technical specifications
• Best practices guidelines
• Strategic initiatives for sector advancement

Industry Collaboration

The OBADA DAO represents a unique opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate on the future of IT asset disposition. Through coordinated industry action, we work to establish standards that benefit all participants in the ITAD ecosystem.

Standards Development

Through our collaborative governance model, members contribute to developing industry standards that advance the common business interests of the ITAD sector. This includes work on data formats, chain of custody protocols, and responsible recycling practices.

Operational Sustainability

Resources generated through OBADA platform activities support the ongoing operations of our 501(c)(6) business league, funding standards development, industry education, and member services that advance our sector’s interests.

Join the DAO

Membership in the OBADA DAO is open to organizations and individuals committed to advancing the IT asset disposition industry through collaborative standards development and best practices.

Membership Categories

• Certified Members: ITAD facilities and recyclers with industry certifications
• Enterprise Members: Organizations managing IT asset lifecycles
• Technology Partners: Solution providers supporting ITAD operations
• Individual Contributors: Professionals advancing industry standards

Current Initiatives

The DAO is actively working on several key industry advancement initiatives:

1. Digital Product Passport Standards: Developing standardized data formats for asset tracking
2. Chain of Custody Protocols: Establishing industry-wide custody verification standards
3. ESG Reporting Framework: Creating environmental impact measurement standards
4. Interoperability Standards: Ensuring ecosystem compatibility across platforms

Resources

• DAO Constitution
• Governance Framework
• Member Directory
• Proposal Process
• Meeting Minutes

Get Involved

To learn more about participating in the OBADA DAO and contributing to industry standards development, contact us at dao@obada.io or review our membership application process.