This guide walks you through the process of becoming a Built By DAO member.
~2 weeks
9 steps
Seeker (Level 1A)
Free
🎯 Purpose: Ensure all members understand the DAO and commit to active participation
⚠️ Note: This is not passive membership—we're building something together
Built By DAO is a participation-based organization. Membership means:
⏱️ Time
Minimum ~3 hours/week of active contribution
📞 Calls
Complete two onboarding calls
💳 Wallet
Set up a crypto wallet on Base network
📜 Agreement
Accept community guidelines
📧 Email
Communication and scheduling
🎥 Video capability
For onboarding calls (camera optional)
💻 Smartphone or computer
For wallet and participation
~5 hours for onboarding, then ongoing contribution
Visit builtbydao.com and click "Join."
📧 Email address
For communication
👤 Contact information
Basic details
📝 Brief introduction
Who you are, why you're interested
After signing up, you'll receive two emails:
👋 From Founder
Introduction to Built By DAO's mission
📋 From Onboarding Specialist
Pre-reading materials, scheduling link, wallet setup instructions
Before your first onboarding call:
🎥 Watch introductory video
15 min
📖 Read key documentation
30 min
📝 Fill out Member Skills Survey
❓ Write down questions
Total: 1-2 hours
🏛️ What Built By DAO is
10 min
🔨 How members participate
🗳️ How governance works
👥 Different member types
❓ Q&A
5 min
Total: ~45 minutes
💳 Setting up Web3 wallet
📜 Understanding smart contracts
🔒 Security best practices
🎫 Receiving your first NFT
🗳️ How voting works
After both calls:
📋 Quiz 1
DAO basics comprehension
📋 Quiz 2
Technical understanding
These are straightforward if you've paid attention.
You'll be paired with an experienced member:
❓ Answer questions
First point of contact
🧭 Navigate first weeks
Help you find your way
👥 Make introductions
Connect you to relevant teams
📊 Check progress
Ensure you're on track
Before receiving your Membership NFT:
At least 3 hours of contribution
📋 Activities
Governance participation, working group tasks, or assignments
🎯 Purpose
Ensures all members start with contribution mindset
After completing your first contribution:
🎫 NFT minted
To your wallet
🌱 Rank
💬 Access
Full community channels
🗳️ Governance
Can participate in voting
1
📝 Sign up
1-3
📚 Complete pre-work
1-2 hours
3-5
📞 Onboarding Call 1
45 min
5-7
💻 Onboarding Call 2
7-10
📋 Complete quizzes, meet Battle Buddy
1 hour
10-14
✅ Complete first 3 hours of contribution
3+ hours
14+
🎫 Receive Membership NFT
Automatic
📚 Pre-work
1-2
1.5
📋 Quizzes
0.5
✅ First contribution
3+
Total
6-7 hours
Q: Is there a cost to join? A: No. Onboarding is free. You earn by contributing.
Q: What if I can't attend the scheduled calls? A: Work with your Onboarding Specialist to reschedule.
Q: Do I need crypto experience? A: No. We'll help you set everything up.
Q: What if I start but can't continue? A: Let us know. We understand circumstances change.
Q: How long does onboarding take? A: About 2 weeks from sign-up to Membership NFT.
Sign Up at builtbydao.com
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
Last updated 14 days ago