MarineDAO is on a mission to revolutionize the global maritime industry by harnessing the power of blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Our decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) is made up of a community of individuals and organizations who are passionate about the maritime sector and committed to driving innovation and progress.

     At MarineDAO, we believe that the traditional maritime industry is due for a change. The gap between industry and technology is vast. Especially in the maritime and oil and gas sectors. We aim to bridge this gap by introducing the concept of a DAO to the maritime industry.

     A DAO is a new kind of organizational structure that is decentralized, transparent, and run by its members. It is a digital platform that allows for collective decision-making, treasury management, and transparency in governance. Members, known as Marineans, can vote on important decisions, and funds are managed through a multisig treasury.

     One of the key features of MarineDAO is its use of NFTs. These tokens are unique digital assets that represent ownership or access to a specific item or service. Transparency in governance will be ensured by utilizing NFTs. Depending on the type of the NFT that Marineans own, they will be given voting rights.

     Our ultimate goal is to drive the integration of the world's oldest industry, shipping, with its youngest one, blockchain technology. Additionally, fractional ownership can be enabled through this application, providing new opportunities for the marine industry.

     The first step MarineDAO will take in its mission is acquiring a vessel for experimental implementation. A unique NFT collection (sub-DAO) will be created for this purpose.

     Becoming a Marinean is a simple process. Interested parties can apply to join our community to become whitelisted in order to participate in the special NFT sale, where they can purchase a Mariner NFT. This NFT grants voting rights and enables Marineans to join collectives focused on specific areas of the industry. Marineans can also establish Clans and participate in for-profit and non-profit projects. Leaders of different clans will gather at the Council of Elders to make crucial decisions for the community.

     Our management structure is built on Holacracy, a system that allows for decentralized decision-making and enables leaders to emerge from within the community. 

     We see similarities between MarineDAO and the utopian civilization of Atlantis. Both ideologies are tech-focused, believe in harnessing collective intelligence and strive for a better future. Our vision is to create a digital utopia, a city formed from data, for the data, and ruled by the data.

     We understand that our vision for the maritime industry's future is ambitious, and there is still much work to be done. But we are committed to making it a reality. By joining MarineDAO, you will be at the forefront of this revolutionary movement and have the opportunity to shape the future of the maritime industry. Please apply now to join our community and participate in this exciting journey — more information to come.