DAO Governance Regulatory Review | Chainscore Labs

overview

CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts for DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and enterprise applications. Our development process is built on audited security patterns and gas optimization from day one.

Security-First Development: Built with OpenZeppelin libraries, comprehensive unit testing, and pre-audit code reviews.
Protocol-Specific Expertise: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-4626, and custom standards on Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Solana.
Deployment & Management: Full lifecycle support from local testing to mainnet deployment and upgrade management via transparent proxy patterns.

Reduce your time-to-market from months to weeks with our battle-tested development framework.

We deliver production-ready code in 2-4 weeks for an MVP, with clear documentation and a 99.9% uptime SLA for deployed contracts. Our engineers are fluent in Solidity 0.8+, Rust, and Vyper.

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STRUCTURED ANALYSIS

Comprehensive Regulatory Assessment Framework

Our framework provides a systematic, multi-jurisdictional review of your DAO's governance model against current and emerging regulations. We deliver actionable compliance roadmaps, not just theoretical analysis.

Jurisdictional Mapping & Entity Structuring

We analyze your DAO's operations, tokenomics, and membership to identify relevant jurisdictions (US SEC, EU MiCA, etc.) and recommend optimal legal entity structures (Foundation, LLC, Unincorporated Association) to mitigate liability.

50+

Jurisdictions Tracked

3-5

Structure Options Delivered

Token Classification Analysis

Detailed assessment of your governance token against the Howey Test, EU MiCA criteria, and other global standards to determine security/utility status and outline necessary disclosures or exemptions.

5-Point

Risk Score

SEC, MiCA, FINMA

Frameworks Applied

Governance Mechanism Audit

Technical and legal review of your voting systems, proposal lifecycle, treasury management, and delegation to ensure alignment with corporate governance principles and securities laws.

100%

Code & Process Review

OCC, FATF

Guidelines Referenced

Gap Analysis & Compliance Roadmap

We deliver a prioritized action plan with clear deliverables: required policy documents (ToS, Privacy Policy), smart contract modifications, member KYC/AML procedures, and reporting frameworks.

30-60-90 Day

Phased Plan

10+

Template Artifacts

Ongoing Regulatory Monitoring

Proactive updates on regulatory changes impacting your DAO across key markets, with recommendations for governance parameter adjustments to maintain continuous compliance.

Bi-weekly

Briefings

72h

Impact Analysis SLA

Legal Counsel & Auditor Liaison

We facilitate introductions and provide technical briefing packages to pre-vetted legal firms and audit partners (like Trail of Bits) to streamline your external review process.

Pre-vetted

Partner Network

50%

Faster Onboarding

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STRUCTURED COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

Reduce Legal Risk and Operational Friction

Our regulatory review transforms ambiguous governance rules into enforceable, jurisdiction-aware smart contracts and operational policies, protecting your DAO from costly legal challenges and member disputes.

Jurisdictional Risk Assessment

We map your DAO's operations against key regulatory landscapes (US SEC, EU MiCA, Swiss DLT Act) to identify specific compliance obligations and liability exposure for founders and members.

15+

Jurisdictions Analyzed

3-Tier

Risk Scoring

Token Classification & Securities Law Analysis

Comprehensive review of your tokenomics and utility to determine potential securities classification, providing clear guidance to mitigate SEC, FCA, and other regulatory actions.

Howey Test

Framework Applied

SEC No-Action

Letter Prep

Member Liability & Tax Structuring

Define clear legal wrappers (LLC, Foundation, Association) to shield members from personal liability and establish transparent tax treatment for treasury assets and member rewards.

LLC/DAO

Hybrid Models

IRS Notice

2023-72 Guidance

On-Chain Governance Legal Review

Audit your proposal, voting, and treasury management smart contracts against legal enforceability, ensuring binding decisions and protecting against governance attacks.

Snapshot

& Tally Integration

OpenZeppelin

Governor Standard

Operational Policy Documentation

Draft legally-vetted DAO Constitutions, Contribution Agreements, and IP Licensing frameworks that codify off-chain processes and member rights.

Templates

For 10+ Use Cases

GitBook

Ready Integration

Continuous Regulatory Monitoring

Ongoing updates on evolving global crypto regulations with actionable recommendations to keep your DAO's operations compliant as laws change.

Bi-Weekly

Briefings

MiCA Tracker

Live Dashboard

Compliance & Risk Assessment Packages

DAO Governance Regulatory Framework Review

A detailed breakdown of our structured review process, from foundational analysis to comprehensive enterprise-grade compliance.

Review Scope & Deliverables	Compliance Essentials	Strategic Framework	Enterprise Governance
Regulatory Gap Analysis
Token Classification Report (Howey, MiCA)
Smart Contract Compliance Audit	Basic Review	Full Audit + Report	Full Audit + Remediation Support
Governance Document Review (Charter, T&Cs)	1 Document	Up to 3 Documents	Unlimited Documents
Jurisdictional Risk Assessment	1 Primary Jurisdiction	3 Key Jurisdictions	Global Coverage Analysis
AML/KYC Framework Design	Guidelines Only	Template Policies	Custom Policy Suite + Integration Review
Securities Law Memorandum
Ongoing Regulatory Monitoring	Quarterly Updates	Monthly Briefings	Dedicated Watchdog Service
Response Time for Queries	72h	24h	4h (Priority SLA)
Typical Engagement	From $8K	From $25K	Custom Quote

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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the secure backbone of your application. Our development process is built on audited, gas-optimized code using Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin standards, ensuring security and efficiency from day one.

Deliver a battle-tested, mainnet-ready contract suite in as little as 2-4 weeks.

Our full-cycle service includes:

Strategy & Architecture: Tokenomics design, contract system mapping, and gas optimization planning.
Development & Testing: Comprehensive unit and integration tests with Hardhat or Foundry.
Security & Audits: Formal verification, internal review, and coordination with top external audit firms.
Deployment & Monitoring: Mainnet deployment with Tenderly for real-time monitoring and alerting.

We specialize in complex implementations:

DeFi: Custom AMMs, lending/borrowing protocols, yield aggregators.
NFTs & Tokens: Advanced ERC-721A, ERC-1155, and ERC-20 with custom minting logic and royalties.
Cross-Chain: Secure bridge and messaging contracts using LayerZero or Wormhole.
Enterprise: Custom logic for supply chain, identity, and asset tokenization.

For Technical Founders & Legal Teams

DAO Regulatory Compliance FAQs

Clear answers to the most common questions about our regulatory framework review process, timeline, and deliverables for DAOs.

A comprehensive review and report are typically delivered within 3-4 weeks from project kickoff. This includes our initial analysis, deep-dive into your governance model and tokenomics, and the creation of a detailed risk assessment and mitigation roadmap. Urgent reviews can be expedited to 2 weeks for time-sensitive launches.

DAO Governance Regulatory Framework Review

Smart Contract Development

Comprehensive Regulatory Assessment Framework

Jurisdictional Mapping & Entity Structuring

Token Classification Analysis

Governance Mechanism Audit

Gap Analysis & Compliance Roadmap

Ongoing Regulatory Monitoring

Legal Counsel & Auditor Liaison

Reduce Legal Risk and Operational Friction

Jurisdictional Risk Assessment

Token Classification & Securities Law Analysis

Member Liability & Tax Structuring

On-Chain Governance Legal Review

Operational Policy Documentation

Continuous Regulatory Monitoring

DAO Governance Regulatory Framework Review

Smart Contract Development

DAO Regulatory Compliance FAQs

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DAO Governance Regulatory Framework Review

Smart Contract Development

Comprehensive Regulatory Assessment Framework

Jurisdictional Mapping & Entity Structuring

Token Classification Analysis

Governance Mechanism Audit

Gap Analysis & Compliance Roadmap

Ongoing Regulatory Monitoring

Legal Counsel & Auditor Liaison

Reduce Legal Risk and Operational Friction

Jurisdictional Risk Assessment

Token Classification & Securities Law Analysis

Member Liability & Tax Structuring

On-Chain Governance Legal Review

Operational Policy Documentation

Continuous Regulatory Monitoring

DAO Governance Regulatory Framework Review

Smart Contract Development

DAO Regulatory Compliance FAQs

Get In Touch today.

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