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Through this article, we want to provide a strategic overview of what apDAO will be like and how the coordinated behavior of all its members will be critical to its success.
Yes, we know, "Beras can't read," but this time, we’re going to ask you to do so. Why? Because understanding how apDAO functions gives you a competitive advantage over those who don’t.
Unlike most DAOs, where governance power is dictated by token holdings, apDAO is structured differently. With a fixed number of non-transferable seats, governance is more like a hive that must work in complete synchrony than a space where those with the most tokens make the decisions and those with the least can barely contribute.
There are multiple ways to benefit from your seat, regardless of your level of engagement. You can take loans against your seat while still participating in governance, using the funds for anything from copying DAO strategies to more aggressive independent investments—or even for real-life expenses.
We envision members of apDAO will fall into three general categories, each with different motivations and levels of engagement. These are not explicit roles—just a way to understand the different types of participants that will shape the DAO.
Queen Bees hold a seat, collect rewards, and do nothing else. They exist within the hive but don’t actively participate in governance or decision-making.
They trust the hive to function as intended and are comfortable with the natural ebbs and flows over time.
They provide long-term stability to the DAO by simply holding their seats.
Drone Bees are most concerned with the short-term valuation of seats. They will be the most active participants in the Auction Queue on both the buy and sell side.
These members increase DAO activity but aren’t necessarily loyal—they’ll exit if the incentives are better elsewhere and possibly reenter when they believe seats are undervalued.
Their actions drive price appreciation, competition, and volume, creating buzz around the DAO.
Worker Bees are the core of the hive, actively involved in governance, treasury strategy, and long-term decision-making.
They are the researchers, proposal writers, and voters who keep apDAO moving forward.
They ensure the long-term sustainability of the treasury and governance framework, balancing profit-taking and compounding growth.
Without Worker Bees, the hive collapses.
None of these attitudes are entirely bad or good, and many members will shift between roles over time. However, apDAO must maintain a balance between them to thrive.
It would be foolish to expect everyone in apDAO to agree on specific strategies or practices. Instead, it’s important to recognize the different roles within the hive and how they all contribute to apDAO’s long-term success.
A balance between short-term gains that benefit individuals and long-term stability that benefits the collective is essential for the DAO.
Optimizing for efficiency and cohesion—two things DAOs typically struggle with—while balancing majority rule and long-term sustainability will be a challenge. Setting up governance frameworks and establishing clear roles will go a long way toward helping us achieve that.
By understanding the different types of members and the timeframes they operate on, we can build a fully functioning hive.
We know there is a lot of pent-up energy for the apDAO to launch as soon as possible, but it is important to ensure that every detail is in place before launch.
One of the aspects we have worked on is the governance framework.
This will be achieved through proposals that are directed through different thematic tracks, each with its own purpose, objective, percentage of votes required for approval, and execution time.
The THJ development team has designed its own platform, so the governance of apDAO is also its own exclusive product.
While some details remain to be finalized, the framework is largely complete.
The relationship between The Honey Jar and apDAO is an important one to understand. THJ incubated apDAO, handling all the initial partnerships, the mechanics, and even the Beekeepers.
That relationship stops there as the hive comes to life and becomes self-sufficient. At that point, the roles are reversed, and THJ becomes a service provider that serves at the pleasure of apDAO. THJ, like any other component of the DAO, can be directed, fired, or replaced through the governance tracks if the DAO does not believe they are doing a sufficient job.
The Beekeepers serve as delegated operators, ensuring that critical tasks—such as treasury management, governance execution, and strategic partnerships—are handled efficiently to prevent a tragedy of the commons.
At launch, THJ will serve as the initial Beekeeper for apDAO, handling:
Smart contract maintenance
Governance execution and proposal facilitation
Partnership compliance and oversight
Treasury operations and investment strategies
However, apDAO retains full authority over its Beekeepers. It can:
Direct THJ to take specific actions
Modify Beekeeper responsibilities
Fire and replace THJ with another service provider
This ensures that the DAO remains autonomous while still benefiting from an experienced team to guide its operations.
Over time, as apDAO matures and governance stabilizes, the hive will determine the future structure of its Beekeepers and whether additional delegations of responsibility are needed.
One thing is certain: the hive is in control.
This is in the later stages of finalization and is subject to further legal review.
Apiology DAO is a Panama Corporation that owns the Liquid Backing Treasury and provides services to members, such as:
Temporary use of member NFTs
Loans against the Liquid Backing Treasury
Access to private DAO spaces (Discord, governance forums)
A voting platform to express opinions about the project
Apiology DAO is a subsidiary of the Apiology Foundation, a Cayman Islands Foundation Company that owns:
The Validator
The Investment Treasury
Partnership Agreements
The Auction House
The Apiology Foundation is legally required to follow apDAO’s decisions, as long as they comply with applicable laws.
apDAO expresses its decisions through governance votes. If members feel that the Foundation is not respecting their wishes, they have several recourse mechanisms, including:
Instructing an independent Foundation Supervisor to investigate the Foundation’s actions.
If still unsatisfied, forcing the resignation of the Supervisor, so a new one can be appointed to conduct an independent review.
This is not a short-term experiment. apDAO is built for long-term strategic growth, not for reckless decision-making.
Partner obligations must be honored.
Treasury strategies must be optimized for sustainability.
Governance must balance partner deals, treasury efficiency, and community priorities.
apDAO is designed to endure. It will continue producing honey even in the harshest market conditions.
The launch of apDAO will mark a before and after in Berachain’s ecosystem.
To date, no other organization has this level of development and potential. But like any hive, success depends on coordination, discipline, and collective effort.
THJ has laid the foundation. The structure is in place. The resources are ready.
The question is: Are you ready to take your place in the hive?
If so... Welcome to apDAO.
Luca Beracioli
