The upcoming ICP Community Conference (ICPCC) is set to make waves in the blockchain industry by transitioning into a fully decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Scheduled for May 10, the event will mark a significant milestone in decentralization efforts within the blockchain space.

ICPCC, known for its focus on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem, aims to showcase the potential of ICP and its integration with other popular chains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The conference will be a global livestream event, with meetup watch parties organized in over 25 cities worldwide, ensuring broad participation and engagement.

The transition to a DAO model reflects the event's commitment to decentralization. The new DAO will be governed by elected council members, collectively known as the ICPCC Council. These members, acting as vendors, will be responsible for drafting proposals to help the DAO achieve its goals. However, they will not have the authority to act on behalf of the DAO, ensuring a truly decentralized decision-making process.

One of the unique features of the DAO is its "leadership-as-a-service" approach, where council members are tasked with preparing high-quality proposals while other DAO members have the power to elect and remove them directly. Additionally, the DAO leverages the features of the SNS framework, enabling full control over decentralized applications (DApps) without the need for gas fees.

The DAO will be registered as Marshall Islands DAO LLC, giving it legal entity status and enabling it to manage intellectual property and sign contracts exclusively through on-chain proposals. This demonstrates a significant step towards crypto adoption, as the annual registration fee will be paid directly in USD Coin.

Isaac Valadez, venture lead at Code & State, the ICP-focused venture studio organizing the event, emphasized the community-driven nature of the DAO, stating, "This won’t be our DAO. The ICP community really is taking over total control."

The ICPCC DAO LLC will also host an annual in-person conference starting from 2025, further solidifying its commitment to community engagement and decentralization. With a focus on ownership and participation, the event will offer attendees the chance to win airdrops of tokens and NFTs, fostering inclusivity and involvement within the ecosystem.