🎯Why Built By DAO
A different investment thesis for a different kind of real estate.
The Core Question
Why put capital here instead of a REIT, rental property, or another DAO?
This page answers that directly—with honest comparisons, realistic expectations, and clear risks.
The Investment Landscape
Most real estate investment optimizes for one thing: extracting maximum value from property. Built By DAO optimizes for something different: building community infrastructure where stakeholders share in the value they create.
This isn't better or worse—it's different. And that difference matters for certain investors.
Built By DAO vs Real Estate Investment Trusts
REITs are the default for passive real estate exposure. Here's how we compare:
Liquidity
High (publicly traded)
Moderate (DEX trading)
Minimum investment
~$100
~$10,000 (NFT tiers)
Governance rights
Minimal (shareholder voting)
Active (proposal participation)
Income distribution
Required 90% dividend
No dividend requirement
Underlying assets
Often commercial/office
Residential + community infrastructure
Impact visibility
Quarterly reports
On-chain, real-time
Correlation to market
High
Lower (different asset class)
When REITs Make More Sense
You need immediate liquidity (sell any day on stock exchanges)
You want dividend income (REITs must distribute 90% of taxable income)
You prefer regulated securities with established legal frameworks
You want zero involvement in operations or governance
When Built By DAO Makes More Sense
You want governance participation, not just returns
You believe in community ownership as a value driver
You're looking for uncorrelated exposure to traditional markets
You want transparent, on-chain operations you can verify yourself
You're investing with a longer time horizon (5-10+ years)
You care about where your capital goes and its social impact
Built By DAO vs Owning Rental Property
Direct ownership is the classic path to real estate wealth. Here's the tradeoff:
Capital required
$50k-$200k+ down payment
$10k minimum
Management burden
High (tenants, repairs, legal)
None
Diversification
Single property risk
Portfolio across properties
Leverage available
Yes (mortgages)
No
Tax benefits
Depreciation, 1031 exchanges
Token appreciation (capital gains)
Control
Complete
Governance participation
Liquidity
Low (months to sell)
Moderate (DEX trading)
Geographic flexibility
Limited to purchase location
Any DAO property network
When Direct Ownership Makes More Sense
You want complete control over your property
You can leverage mortgage financing (4-5× your capital)
You want specific tax benefits (depreciation, 1031 exchanges)
You have time and ability to manage properties (or pay management fees)
You're building a local real estate business
When Built By DAO Makes More Sense
You don't want management responsibilities (tenants, repairs, vacancies)
You want diversification across multiple properties with less capital
You value transparent governance over sole control
You want exposure to community-oriented housing models
You believe contributor-led governance produces better outcomes
You want to participate in something larger than a single property
Built By DAO vs Fundrise, Roofstock, RealtyMogul
Crowdfunded real estate platforms democratized access. Here's how we differ:
Asset type
Traditional rentals
Equity-building housing + Foundries
Governance
None (advisory only)
On-chain voting rights
Transparency
Quarterly reports
Real-time on-chain data
Token standard
Proprietary shares
ERC-20 (interoperable)
Secondary market
Platform-specific (limited)
DEX trading (permissionless)
Exit options
Platform redemption (often limited)
Sell tokens anytime
Accreditation
Often required
KYC for NFTs, open for BLTBY
Fee structure
1-2% management + performance
On-chain, transparent
When Crowdfunded Platforms Make More Sense
You want traditional real estate with professional management
You prefer established regulatory frameworks (SEC-registered offerings)
You're comfortable with platform-specific liquidity and lock-ups
You want passive exposure without any governance responsibilities
When Built By DAO Makes More Sense
You want governance rights, not just exposure
You value on-chain transparency over quarterly reports
You prefer permissionless liquidity (DEX trading vs platform redemption)
You're interested in novel housing models (equity-building leases)
You want your investment to fund community infrastructure, not just rental units
Built By DAO vs Other Web3 Projects
The DAO space is crowded. Here's what differentiates us:
Underlying assets
Treasuries, protocols, NFTs
Physical real estate
Revenue source
Token speculation, fees
Rent, business revenue, appreciation
Governance power
Token-weighted (plutocratic)
Contribution-weighted (meritocratic)
Value backing
Network effects, speculation
Tangible property
Contributor incentives
Token grants
Earned equity (EQTBLT)
Investor ceiling
Often none (whale capture risk)
4× maximum multiplier
The Contribution-First Design
Most DAOs have a problem: governance capture by capital.
Large token holders dominate voting. Contributors leave. The DAO becomes an investment vehicle for whales, not a productive organization.
Built By DAO solves this structurally:
EQTBLT requirement
Voting power requires earned equity, not just purchased tokens
4× ceiling
No one can have more than 4× the voting power of the smallest holder
Quadratic weighting
Large holdings have diminishing returns
Activity requirements
Governance weight decays without ongoing contribution
This means: Investors participate. Contributors lead. Both benefit, but labor governs capital—not the reverse.
When Other DAOs Make More Sense
You want pure protocol exposure (DeFi, NFTs, gaming)
You prefer liquid, 24/7 markets with high trading volume
You want maximum governance power per dollar (no contribution requirements)
You're comfortable with higher volatility and speculation-driven value
When Built By DAO Makes More Sense
You want tangible asset backing (real property)
You believe contribution-weighted governance produces better outcomes
You want protection from whale capture and plutocratic control
You're investing for long-term infrastructure, not short-term speculation
Return Expectations
We don't promise returns. Here's what we can explain:
Value Drivers
Property appreciation
DAO-owned real estate increases in value
Revenue growth
Rent and business income grow the treasury
Network expansion
More Foundries, more properties, more members
Token demand
BLTBY required for staking, transactions, access
What This Means for BLTBY
BLTBY value correlates with:
Treasury size and growth rate
Member activity and contribution volume
Property portfolio expansion
Market demand for the token
There is no yield. BLTBY doesn't pay dividends. Returns come through appreciation—if it happens.
Realistic Framing
DAO succeeds
Property portfolio grows, treasury expands, BLTBY appreciates
DAO stagnates
Property values hold, limited appreciation, stable but flat
DAO struggles
Treasury depletes (with safety rails), BLTBY may decline
This is not a savings account. It's an investment in early-stage community infrastructure.
Exit Scenarios
BLTBY Token Holders
DEX trading
Anytime
Market-price sale on supported exchanges
Redemption
Future
Potential treasury redemption (governance decision)
Hold
Indefinite
Long-term appreciation thesis
Investor NFT Holders
Hold
Indefinite
Benefits compound with EQTBLT earnings
Burn
N/A
NFTs are soul-bound; cannot be transferred or sold
Key point: Investor NFTs are permanent. The benefits (discounts, multipliers) last forever, but you cannot sell the NFT itself. Your exit is through BLTBY sales, not NFT liquidation.
Risk Disclosures
Investment Risks
This is a high-risk investment. You could lose your entire investment.
Read these risks carefully before investing.
Market Risks
Token volatility
BLTBY price can fluctuate significantly
Liquidity risk
DEX liquidity may be insufficient for large sales
Market conditions
Crypto markets are volatile and speculative
Operational Risks
Execution risk
Property acquisition and development may not go as planned
Management risk
Contributor-led governance may make poor decisions
Technology risk
Smart contract bugs, hacks, or exploits
Key person risk
Reliance on founding team during early stages
Regulatory Risks
Securities laws
Regulatory classification could change
Tax treatment
Token taxation may evolve unfavorably
DAO legal status
Wyoming DAO LLC framework is relatively new
Real Estate Risks
Property values
Real estate can decline in value
Vacancy
Properties may not achieve expected occupancy
Maintenance
Unexpected repair costs
Local markets
Geographic concentration risk
Structural Risks
No liquidation preference
Investors have no priority in wind-down
Contributor governance
Investors cannot unilaterally control outcomes
Long time horizon
Infrastructure takes years to build
The Honest Assessment
This Investment Is Right If You:
Believe community ownership creates better outcomes than extractive models
Want governance participation, not passive exposure
Have a 5-10+ year time horizon
Can afford to lose your entire investment
Want your capital to fund infrastructure, not just generate returns
Value transparency and on-chain verification
Understand and accept the risk profile
This Investment Is Wrong If You:
Need guaranteed returns or income
Want immediate liquidity (stock-market-level)
Expect short-term gains (speculation)
Want maximum control over your capital's deployment
Prefer traditional regulated securities
Cannot accept the risk of total loss
Next Steps
📊 Review investment options
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📞 Contact us
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