Plain English
DAO Maker is a launchpad founded in 2020 focusing on retail crypto investors. Pioneered the “Strong Holder Offering” (SHO) model — users stake DAO tokens and complete tasks (KYC, social engagement, holding) to qualify for new token allocations. Multi-chain support.
How it actually works
SHO model requires DAO token stakes plus participation criteria. Smaller allocation sizes than CoinList ($100-$5K typical). Users typically need to stake several thousand dollars worth of DAO token to qualify for meaningful allocations. Suffered a $7M hack in August 2021; restitution was partial.
What it means for you
DAO Maker is more accessible than CoinList for non-accredited users but also more retail-flavored — many launches have underperformed. For HNW users, the SHO model’s ROI per dollar of DAO staked has been modest. Treat as a small experimental allocation rather than serious launchpad activity.
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