Tech Talks - DAOs and Foundations

Navigating DAOs and The Cayman Foundation

Thursday, 15 August 2024 • Signal House off Fairbanks Road • 5:30pm Doors Open • 6:00pm Discussion Starts

Join us for a fireside chat led by the experts, Marc Piano and Ryón Nixon, and discover why the Cayman Islands is emerging as a hot spot for Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs).

Gain valuable insights into the emerging landscape of DAOs, legal frameworks, and strategies for establishing and managing foundation companies in this evolving field. Throughout the discussion, guest speakers will examine the opportunities and challenges that define the future of decentralised governance and corporate structures in the Cayman Islands.

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Please note this event will be livestreamed.

Watch the event live on our Enterprise Cayman YouTube Channel

Guest Speakers

• Marc Piano, Moderator
  Marc Piano is a Consultant and Director at Horizons Global. Active in the space for almost a decade, Marc has extensive expertise and experience in advising on blockchain technology and virtual assets projects which include some of the world’s largest and most recognised projects. Marc’s digital asset work involves complex corporate structuring and advice, legal and regulatory analysis and advice, the governance nexus between DAOs and corporate structures, executing on often novel transactions, and drafting commercial agreements and terms. He co-authored the first, second, and third editions of the Law Society’s report “Blockchain: Legal and Regulatory Guidance”, focusing on smart contracts, Stablecoins, CBDCs, and DAOs.
• Ryón Nixon, Speaker
  Ryón Nixon is a cutting-edge attorney, entrepreneur, and investor in the cryptocurrency space with a deep commitment to advancing open and permissionless systems globally. After earning his law degree from UCLA and gaining experience in venture capital, Ryón fully immersed himself in the cryptocurrency industry in 2016, working with projects like MyEtherWallet, Solana, and Synthetix. As one of the first attorneys to specialize in this field, he has guided major token launches, advised on policy initiatives, and co-founded multiple ventures including Paragons DAO, Horizons Global, and Mugen DAO Advisory. Through his proprietary fund, Marin Digital Ventures, Ryón has invested in over 150 cryptocurrency deals, leveraging his extensive experience to support both companies and investors. His innovative approach and deep industry connections make him a leading figure in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies.

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