LXDAO

What LXDAO does

LXDAO is a research and development-driven Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) founded in June 2022 by Asian developers, focused on sustaining Web3 public goods and open-source projects through an 'Infinite Cycle' funding model. The organization serves Web3 builders, developers, and open-source contributors — primarily within the Chinese-speaking ecosystem — and operates through community governance using Snapshot for on-chain voting and a treasury that holds $220k+ in disclosed assets. Its 1,219+ registered members are organized into working groups (Forge, Governance, Operation, Expert) and compensated in LXP tokens and stablecoins (USDC).

LXDAO develops and maintains approximately ten Web3 public goods products across four categories: coordination and governance (FairSharing, OPCN), education (MyFirstLayer2, Intensive Co-learning, EIP Fun), applications (Donate3, MetaPavo), and developer services (Img3, Web3logo). The 'LX' in LXDAO stands for 'LiangXin' (良心/Conscience), the organization's core cultural value, which differentiates it from other Web3 DAOs. The organization coordinates through a forum, governance forum, Telegram, Discord, and a public calendar, and conducts physical events (hackathons, meetups, hacker houses) across China, Thailand, Japan, and New Zealand.

LXDAO's go-to-market is community-led: participation is free and open, contributors onboard through a profile-based process, and marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Twitter, Telegram), governance forums, and events. Revenue mechanics are non-commercial — the DAO does not charge for its services and instead distributes treasury funds to contributors and projects through transparent, community-voted allocation. Strategic alliances with NextDAO, PlanckerDAO, BuidlerDAO, GCC, ETHPanda, and Artela Network — including cross-membership of core contributors — embed LXDAO within a broader Chinese-language Web3 builder ecosystem.

Name

LXDAO

Legal name

LXDAO

Website

https://lxdao.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LXDAO is a Chinese-speaking Web3 DAO that funds, develops, and maintains open-source public goods products through community governance and an LXP token system, serving 1,200+ registered builders across East and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web3 Public Goods and DAO Governance Software

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Finance Services (6199), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

DAO Treasury, Governance & On-Chain Finance Tools (FSADAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coordination & Contributor Management (tasks, bounties, roles) (FSAPAHAD), Grants, Funding & Budget Allocation Platforms (FSAPAHAE), Governance Frameworks & DAO Tooling (modules, templates, standards) (FSAPAHAC)

Keywords

• Web3 DAO governance
• Open-source funding
• Public goods development
• Blockchain coordination tools
• Web3 education platform

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Treasury Funding: LXDAO maintains a treasury ($220k+) that funds public goods projects and contributor compensation through a transparent, community-led allocation process

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LXDAO is an R&D-driven DAO that builds, funds, and maintains Web3 public goods and open-source projects through community governance and an "Infinite Cycle" sustainable funding model. It develops and ships a portfolio of standalone Web3 software products across coordination/governance (FairSharing), education (MyFirstLayer2, EIP Fun, Intensive Co-learning), applications (Donate3, MetaPavo), and developer services (Img3, Web3logo), and compensates contributors in LXP tokens and stablecoins via its on-chain treasury.

Product overview

LXDAO is an R&D-driven DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) that operates as a platform-plus-community model building an Infinite Cycle to sustain open-source projects and public goods. The organization develops and maintains multiple Web3 public goods products across several categories: Coordination & Governance tools (FairSharing, OPCN), Education platforms (MyFirstLayer2, Intensive Co-learning, EIP Fun), Tech Support initiatives (Zuzalu City, ETHPanda), Applications (Donate3, MetaPavo), and Developer Services (Img3, Web3logo). Members can join working groups, contribute to projects, and receive compensation in LXP tokens and stablecoins. The ecosystem is governed through on-chain voting via Snapshot and coordinated through forums and regular meetings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FairSharing A coordination and governance tool that reshapes how humans collaborate and allocate resources, building toward a more equitable society. For Web3 projects, DAOs, and communities that need contribution tracking and transparent resource allocation.
• MyFirstLayer2 An education project for beginners to learn and interact with Layer2 technology, using funny and easy-to-understand diagrams and animation to explain Layer2 concepts. For newcomers curious about Layer2 knowledge and projects.
• Intensive Co-learning A co-learning program based on GitHub where participants learn and share for 21 consecutive days on a curated topic. For Web3 learners seeking structured, community-driven study cohorts.
• EIP Fun A project dedicated to making EIPs (Ethereum Improvement Proposals) fun and easily adopted by buidlers, advancing EIP ecosystem development. For Ethereum builders seeking accessible EIP education and adoption support.
• Zuzalu City A pro bono initiative dedicated to building a toolkit for the Open Source community, providing an online space for Zuzalu to build open-source tools and coordinate with builders. For open-source communities needing collaborative toolkits.
• Donate3 A donation tool that allows accepting donations securely via a button on a website or a link on social media, articles, and similar channels. For Web3 projects, creators, and public-goods initiatives seeking simple crypto donation acceptance.
• MetaPavo An all-in-one Web3 information linking tool that provides information simply, directly, and safely. For Web3 users needing consolidated, safe access to Web3 resources.
• Img3 Essential infrastructure in the Web3 storage field providing the easiest way to implement image rendering and uploading based on Web3 storage like IPFS. For Web3 developers and projects needing decentralized image storage.
• Web3logo The largest and most comprehensive Web3 emblem collection center, allowing users to quickly download all Web3 emblems and contribute to Web3 charitable initiatives. For Web3 projects and community members needing standardized brand assets.
• OPCN (Optimism Chinese Community) An officially established community organization initiated by GCC, LXDAO, PlanckerDAO, Dengchain Community, and TraDAO to spread Optimism technology and public goods concepts, serving as a bridge between Chinese-speaking communities and the Optimism ecosystem.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ETHPandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETHPanda is a partner community of Chinese-speaking Ethereum builders. LXDAO collaborates with ETHPanda to promote Ethereum public network development and pool collective strength for Ethernet ecosystem support
• UncommonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUncommons is listed as a partner project on LXDAO's partners page, indicating collaborative relationship in the Web3 builder ecosystem
• NextDAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNextDAO is an affiliated DAO with shared membership. Multiple LXDAO core members are also members of NextDAO, indicating strong ecosystem ties
• PlanckerDAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLXDAO collaborates with PlanckerDAO on Web3 public goods development. The two organizations have cross-membership and joint initiatives
• BuidlerDAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuidlerDAO is a partner DAO with shared vision for Web3 development. Both organizations celebrate milestones together and collaborate on public goods initiatives
• GCC (Global Climate Collaborative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC and LXDAO co-authored the Web3 Public Goods Ecological Research Report, demonstrating collaborative research partnership on public goods topics
• Artela NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtela Network announced strategic partnership with LXDAO, recognizing LXDAO as a leading developer-focused community dedicated to sustainably supporting Web3 public goods

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DAOSquare: DAOSquare is a community-led Web3 incubator and public-goods DAO with overlapping Chinese-speaking community roots. Both organizations aim to onboard developers and fund open-source ecosystem projects through DAO governance.
• Gitcoin: Gitcoin runs quadratic-grant rounds and a public-goods funding stack (Grants Stack) that directly overlaps with LXDAO's mission of funding Web3 public goods. Both target open-source and ecosystem projects with community-driven allocation, making them the most direct comparable.
• GCC (Global Climate Collaborative): GCC is a Web3 public-goods DAO that co-authored the Web3 Public Goods Ecological Research Report with LXDAO. Both operate as research-driven DAOs funding public goods with community governance and on-chain treasury management.
• MolochDAO: MolochDAO is a pioneering Ethereum public-goods DAO that introduced the 'ragequit' governance mechanism and shares LXDAO's mission of funding Ethereum infrastructure. Both operate as member-governed DAOs stewarding pooled capital for public goods.
• PlanckerDAO: PlanckerDAO is a co-founding partner of OPCN alongside LXDAO and shares the East Asian Web3 public-goods focus. Both operate DAO-governed contributor networks targeting open-source and ecosystem projects.
• NextDAO: NextDAO is an affiliated DAO with shared core membership and overlapping Chinese-speaking builder community. Both organizations operate R&D-driven DAO models supporting Web3 public goods and frequently collaborate on initiatives.
• ETHPanda: ETHPanda is a Chinese-speaking Ethereum builder community and core strategic partner of LXDAO, promoting the Ethereum public network for Chinese-speaking builders. Both organizations share contributor pools and co-develop educational and public-goods programs.
• BuidlerDAO: BuidlerDAO is a partner DAO focused on Web3 builder communities with a shared vision for public-goods development. LXDAO's profile highlights milestone celebrations and joint initiatives with BuidlerDAO.

Broad incumbents

• Optimism Collective: Optimism operates RetroPGF, the largest public-goods funding mechanism in crypto, and LXDAO is a founding member of the OPCN bridging into Optimism. They share the public-goods funding thesis but Optimism is vastly larger and operates at the L2-protocol level.
• Aragon: Aragon provides DAO infrastructure and governance frameworks that overlap with LXDAO's governance tooling (FairSharing, Snapshot-based workflows). While broader in scope, Aragon is a relevant comparator for LXDAO's coordination and on-chain governance layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LXDAO_Official
• GitHubgithub.com/lxdao-official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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