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Compliant DAO Legal Wrapper Auditing
A comprehensive audit service that assesses the alignment between your DAO's smart contracts, operational policies, and its legal entity to identify compliance gaps and liability exposures before launch.
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overview
CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 specialists for your protocol or dApp.
- Protocol Development: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721, andERC-1155tokens, DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending/borrowing), and governance systems. - Security-First Approach: Built with
OpenZeppelinlibraries, following industry best practices for access control and upgradeability (TransparentProxy/UUPS). - Full Lifecycle Support: From initial design and development through to deployment, verification on Etherscan, and post-launch monitoring.
We deliver contracts that are secure by design, enabling you to launch with confidence and scale without rework.
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PROVEN METHODOLOGY
Our Comprehensive Audit Framework
Our structured, multi-layered audit process ensures your DAO's legal wrapper is not only technically sound but also legally defensible and operationally secure.
01
Legal Architecture Review
We analyze your DAO's legal wrapper structure, governance model, and tokenomics against jurisdictional requirements to identify regulatory gaps and liability risks.
15+
Jurisdictions Analyzed
100+
Legal Precedents Reviewed
02
Smart Contract Security Audit
In-depth manual and automated review of all governing smart contracts (voting, treasury, membership) for vulnerabilities, gas efficiency, and upgrade path safety.
OWASP Top 10
Security Coverage
Slither, MythX
Audit Tools
03
Operational & Process Audit
Evaluation of off-chain processes—member onboarding, proposal lifecycle, treasury management—for consistency with on-chain rules and legal commitments.
50+
Process Checks
SLA Compliance
Verified
04
Compliance & Reporting Verification
Verification of automated compliance mechanisms (KYC/AML checks, tax reporting modules) and assessment of record-keeping for regulatory audits.
FATF Travel Rule
Guidance
IRS, MiCA
Framework Ready
05
Final Risk Assessment & Attestation
Delivery of a prioritized risk matrix and a formal attestation report detailing findings, remediation status, and operational recommendations for your board.
Executive Summary
Included
Remediation Support
Provided
06
Post-Audit Monitoring Support
Ongoing monitoring of governance proposals and contract upgrades for 90 days to ensure continued compliance with the audited framework.
90-Day
Monitoring Period
Priority Support
Included
benefits
PROTECT YOUR PROJECT
Why a Pre-Launch Legal Wrapper Audit is Critical
A legal wrapper is the bridge between your on-chain DAO and off-chain legal reality. Launching without a thorough audit exposes your project to severe, often irreversible, risks. Our audit ensures your structure is defensible, compliant, and investor-ready.
01
Mitigate Founder & Member Liability
We identify structural flaws that could pierce the corporate veil, exposing individuals to personal liability for DAO actions, debts, or regulatory breaches. Our review ensures the wrapper provides the intended legal separation.
100%
Coverage of Liability Vectors
Key Risk
Personal Asset Exposure
02
Ensure Enforceable Governance
We verify that your on-chain voting mechanisms (e.g., Snapshot, Governor) are legally binding under the wrapper's operating agreement. Prevents disputes over proposal execution and treasury management.
Critical
Treasury Control
Binding
On-Chain Votes
03
Secure Regulatory Compliance
We assess alignment with target jurisdictions (e.g., Wyoming LLC, Cayman Foundation) for securities, tax, and AML/KYC obligations. Identifies gaps before regulators do, preventing costly penalties and operational shutdowns.
Primary Risk
Securities Law
Jurisdiction
Specific Review
04
Protect Tokenomics & Fundraising
We analyze token issuance, vesting schedules, and fundraising instruments (SAFTs, SAFEs) for compliance with the legal structure. Safeguards against claims of unregistered securities offerings and cap table conflicts.
Core Asset
Token Integrity
High-Stakes
Investor Relations
05
Enable Real-World Operations
We verify the wrapper's capacity to hire, contract with service providers, hold IP, and open bank accounts. Ensures your DAO can function beyond the blockchain and scale its operations.
Essential
Banking & Payroll
IP Ownership
Clarity
06
Build Investor & Partner Confidence
A Chainscore audit provides a third-party, technical-legal validation of your structure. This due diligence artifact is critical for securing venture funding, institutional partners, and enterprise clients.
Due Diligence
Key Document
Trust Signal
For VCs & Partners
Why a Professional Audit is Non-Negotiable
Audit vs. DIY Review: Understanding the Risk Gap
A detailed comparison of the security, compliance, and operational outcomes between a professional legal wrapper audit and an internal code review.
| Security & Compliance Factor | Internal DIY Review | Chainscore Professional Audit |
|---|---|---|
Comprehensive Legal Logic Review | ||
Jurisdictional Compliance Checks (e.g., Wyoming, Cayman) | ||
Smart Contract Vulnerability Assessment (High/Critical) | Limited | Full (OWASP Top 10, SWC Registry) |
Formal Audit Report & Attestation | ||
Remediation Guidance & Code Fixes | Self-guided | Prioritized with Proof-of-Concept |
Time to Completion | 2-4 weeks (internal) | 10-14 business days |
Team Expertise Required | Legal + Solidity Devs | Provided by Chainscore |
Risk of Regulatory Action | High | Significantly Reduced |
Investor & Partner Confidence | Low | High (Verifiable Report) |
Typical Cost | $0 (Internal Hours) | From $15,000 |
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METHODOLOGY
Our Structured Audit Process
Our four-phase audit framework is designed to systematically deconstruct your DAO's legal wrapper, ensuring every clause and code interaction is secure, compliant, and fit for purpose. We deliver actionable reports, not just findings.
01
Phase 1: Architecture & Scope Review
We map your entire legal-technical stack: Articles of Association, Operating Agreement, on-chain governance modules, and token mechanics. This establishes a clear audit baseline and identifies critical integration points between legal documents and smart contract logic.
48 hrs
Initial Analysis
100%
Component Mapping
02
Phase 2: Compliance & Jurisdictional Analysis
We analyze your wrapper against target jurisdiction requirements (e.g., Wyoming LLC, Cayman Foundation, Swiss Association). Our team checks for securities law alignment, member liability clauses, tax treatment implications, and regulatory disclosure mandates.
10+
Jurisdictions Covered
SEC/Finma
Framework Checks
03
Phase 3: Technical-Legal Integration Audit
Deep technical review of the smart contract functions that enforce or interact with legal terms: membership issuance, voting power delegation, treasury management permissions, and dispute resolution triggers. We verify code faithfully executes the legal intent.
Gas Optimization
Included
OZ Patterns
Security Review
04
Phase 4: Risk Assessment & Final Report
We deliver a prioritized report categorizing findings (Critical, High, Medium) with clear remediation guidance. Includes a summary for leadership and technical details for developers. Final review call ensures all findings are understood and actionable.
Priority Matrix
Delivered
Remediation Support
Included
Your Questions, Answered
DAO Legal Wrapper Audit FAQs
Get clarity on our methodology, timeline, and deliverables for ensuring your DAO's legal wrapper is robust and compliant.
Our standard audit engagement is a 2-3 week process for a single jurisdiction's legal wrapper (e.g., Wyoming LLC, Cayman Foundation). This includes a comprehensive review of the Articles of Organization/Association, Operating Agreement, Smart Contract integration, and member onboarding/offboarding flows. We deliver a detailed report with actionable findings categorized by severity.
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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.
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Time to ValueDirectly to Engineering Team
No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall