DAO Usually flat, and fully democratized. Voting required by members for any changes to be implemented. Votes tallied, and outcome implemented automatically without trusted intermediary. Services offered are handled automatically in a decentralized manner (for example distribution of philanthropic funds).
All activity is transparent and fully public.
A traditional organization Usually hierarchical. Depending on structure, changes can be demanded from a sole party, or voting may be offered. If voting allowed, votes are tallied internally, and outcome of voting must be handled manually. Requires human handling, or centrally controlled automation, prone to manipulation. Activity is typically private, and limited to the public.
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