# Beyond Code is Law:  A Workshop on DAO Constitutions with Martin Schmidt and Kyle MacLean Smith

- Channel: [Ethereum Denver](https://streameth.org/ethereum-denver)
- Date: 2023-10-07
- Duration: 29:33
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-8NjhW6l01kQ
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NjhW6l01kQ

## Description

Martin Schmidt and Kyle MacLean Smith Many DAOs have a written rule-set on which they base decision-making. This is often called a constitution, but can also go by another name (manifesto, operating agreement, charter, or even simply white paper). 

In this workshop, we will cover various questions and aspects related to DAO constitutions, such as:
Why does a DAO need/want a DAO constitution?


Martin Schmidt and Kyle MacLean Smith