Machiavelli and Governance?Why analyzing the governance of DAOs in the light of Machiavellian thought can be perilous, particularly when addressing a global ecosystem? "In his political theory, Machiavelli emphasized the importance of maintaining power, that is, the ruler's ability to remain in government, to preserve the state and social order." Machiavelli advocates the idea that a strong state relies on an effective ruler, and for one to be good, they must possess sound political skil...