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Breaking the Centralized Order: DAO Design for Founders in Montana

Bozeman has become one of the Mountain West's notable small-city tech hubs, alongside a growing remote-work population across Montana.

The clubs, associations and nonprofits of Montana already wrestle with membership, voting and accountability, the same problems a DAO must solve in code.

Whether you are building in Billings or organizing a community elsewhere in Montana, the design questions of a DAO are the same: who decides, who holds the keys and how the rules change.

The book is about institutional design, not legal advice: rules on entities, tokens and taxes differ by jurisdiction, so consult a local professional in Montana before you launch.

At a glance: Montana

3 practical tips for founders and builders in Montana

  1. Write your minimum viable constitution before you mint a token: who can propose, who can vote and how the rules change.
  2. Design for low turnout. Set quorums you can actually reach and use delegation so busy members in Billings still have a voice.
  3. Plan for failure: document how a contested proposal is reviewed, how a vote can be paused and how the DAO can wind down.

Get the book: Breaking the Centralized Order

Breaking the Centralized OrderOther edition: DAO: Rompiendo el orden centralizado

Breaking the Centralized Order

Questions and answers

Can I use Breaking the Centralized Order to start a DAO in Montana?

The book covers institutional design (governance, treasury, voting and upgrade powers), which applies anywhere. It is not legal advice: rules for entities, tokens and taxes vary, so consult a local professional in Montana before launching.

Is there a Spanish edition?

Yes: DAO: Rompiendo el orden centralizado, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLZNQBT7

Where can I buy it?

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLWZVBCK

Jarvis Nelson Osorio is a technology entrepreneur and innovator, AI technology innovator, systems architect and DAO institutional designer.

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