Translation guide
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is a blockchain-based organization governed by smart contracts and community voting. In Japanese, the English acronym 'DAO' is widely used, but full translations and explanations exist.
Referring to the organizational structure or a specific DAO
The English acronym is standard in Japanese crypto/tech communities. Pronounced ダオ.
このプロジェクトはDAOによって運営されています。
This project is run by a DAO.
Formal Japanese translation, used in explanatory or legal contexts.
分散型自律組織（DAO）はブロックチェーン技術を基盤としています。
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are based on blockchain technology.
Alternative translation, less common but seen in some academic papers.
自律分散型組織のガバナンスモデルを研究しています。
I'm researching governance models of DAOs.
Referring to a particular DAO by name
DAO names are usually kept in English, often with 'DAO' appended. No translation needed.
MakerDAOはステーブルコインを発行しています。
MakerDAO issues stablecoins.
DAO is pronounced ダオ (da-o) in Japanese, not spelled out as D-A-O. It follows the English pronunciation closely.
In everyday crypto conversation, using 分散型自律組織 sounds overly formal. Stick to DAO unless writing a paper or legal document.
先週、DAOに参加しました。
I joined a DAO last week.
DAOは組織のあり方を変えつつあります。
DAOs are changing how organizations work.