# Overview

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### 🎯 How Built By DAO Works

This section covers how Built By DAO operates day-to-day: how tasks are assigned, how permissions work, how teams communicate, and how progress is tracked.
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### 🏗️ Operational Structure

| Layer                 | Function                                                 | Learn More                                      |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| 🏛️ **Governance**    | Policy decisions, budget allocation, strategic direction | [Governance](/governance/governance.md)         |
| 🏢 **Divisions**      | Functional expertise (Construction, Technology, etc.)    | [Divisions](/divisions-and-roles/divisions.md)  |
| 👥 **Working Groups** | Cross-functional teams for specific initiatives          | [Working Groups](/operations/working-groups.md) |
| ✅ **Task System**     | Individual work assignment and tracking                  | [Tasks](/operations/tasks.md)                   |
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### 📋 Project Management

All work flows through a centralized project management system that:

| Function                     | Description                                    |
| ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| ✅ **Tracks tasks**           | From creation to completion                    |
| 👥 **Assigns work**          | Based on skills and availability               |
| 📊 **Records contributions** | For [EQTBLT](/token-economy/eqtblt.md) minting |
| 🔧 **Manages resources**     | Across all projects                            |

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[Project Management](/operations/pm-system.md)
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### 🔐 Access Control

Access to systems and data is controlled by:

| Factor                                         | Description                        |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| 📊 [**Membership Rank**](/membership/ranks.md) | Higher ranks access more           |
| 👔 **Role Assignment**                         | Specific permissions for functions |
| 👥 **Working Group**                           | Project-specific access            |
| ⛓️ **Smart Contract Roles**                    | On-chain permissions               |

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[Permissions](/operations/permissions.md)
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### 📣 Channels

| Channel                  | Purpose              | Access           |
| ------------------------ | -------------------- | ---------------- |
| 💬 **Discord**           | Community discussion | All members      |
| 👥 **Working Groups**    | Project coordination | Group members    |
| 🎯 **Leadership**        | Strategic discussion | Level 6+         |
| 🏛️ **Governance Forum** | Proposal discussion  | All members      |
| ✅ **Task System**        | Work coordination    | Relevant members |

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[Communication](/operations/communication.md)
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## ⚙️ Task Lifecycle

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```
Proposal → Planning → Task Creation → Assignment → Work → Review → Completion → EQTBLT Mint
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| Property             | Description                           |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| 📝 **Scope**         | Clear deliverables                    |
| 👤 **Owner**         | Responsible member                    |
| 💎 **EQTBLT Value**  | Compensation amount                   |
| 📅 **Deadline**      | Due date                              |
| 🔗 **Dependencies**  | Blocking tasks                        |
| 📊 **Rank Required** | Minimum [level](/membership/ranks.md) |
| 🔧 **Skills**        | Required capabilities                 |
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Work must meet defined criteria:

| Criteria           | Requirement                |
| ------------------ | -------------------------- |
| ✅ **Deliverables** | Match requirements exactly |
| ✅ **Completeness** | Full, not partial work     |
| ✅ **Standards**    | Safety, code, quality met  |
| ✅ **Timeliness**   | Deadlines honored          |

**Note:** Rework doesn't earn additional compensation.
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All task activity is tracked:

| Metric                    | Purpose                 |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| ⏱️ **Time spent**         | EQTBLT calculation      |
| ✅ **Completion rate**     | Performance measurement |
| 🔄 **Revision count**     | Quality indicator       |
| 📅 **Deadline adherence** | Reliability metric      |
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See [Task Details](/operations/tasks.md) for complete information.

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## 🔐 Permission Matrix

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Access levels correspond to [membership ranks](/membership/ranks.md):
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|   Level   | Task Access       | Data Access   | Admin Rights |
| :-------: | ----------------- | ------------- | ------------ |
| **1A-1B** | Assigned only     | Public        | None         |
|  **2-3**  | Lane-specific     | Working group | None         |
|  **4-5**  | Cross-team        | Division      | Limited      |
|   **6+**  | Organization-wide | Leadership    | Role-based   |

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[Permissions](/operations/permissions.md)
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## 👥 Working Groups

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Working groups are how cross-functional work gets done.
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| Type             | Duration | Purpose               | Example              |
| ---------------- | -------- | --------------------- | -------------------- |
| 🔄 **Standing**  | Ongoing  | Continuous functions  | Governance, Finance  |
| 📋 **Project**   | Finite   | Specific deliverables | Property Development |
| 📜 **Committee** | Varies   | Policy review         | Ethics, Compliance   |

### Working Group Structure

| Role             | Requirement | Responsibility          |
| ---------------- | ----------- | ----------------------- |
| 🎯 **Lead**      | Level 4+    | Outcomes, coordination  |
| 👥 **Members**   | Various     | Contribution, expertise |
| 📋 **Scope**     | Defined     | Charter, deliverables   |
| 💰 **Resources** | Allocated   | Budget, tools           |

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[Working Groups](/operations/working-groups.md)
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## 📣 Communication Norms

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Communication principles for effective collaboration:
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| Principle                 | Description                              |
| ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| ⏰ **Async-first**         | Don't expect immediate responses         |
| 🔓 **Public by default**  | Use private channels only when necessary |
| 📝 **Document decisions** | Verbal agreements must be recorded       |
| 🌍 **Respect time zones** | We're a global community                 |
| 🎯 **Stay on topic**      | Use appropriate channels                 |

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## 📊 Reporting & Analytics

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### 📈 What We Track

| Metric                           | Purpose                |
| -------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| ✅ **Task completion rate**       | Operational efficiency |
| 💎 **EQTBLT distribution**       | Contribution patterns  |
| 🗳️ **Governance participation** | Engagement health      |
| 💰 **Treasury flows**            | Financial health       |
| 📊 **Member progression**        | Growth and retention   |
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### 📋 Regular Reports

| Report                     | Frequency    | Audience         |
| -------------------------- | ------------ | ---------------- |
| 📊 **Weekly Ops**          | Weekly       | All members      |
| 🏢 **Division Updates**    | Monthly      | Division members |
| 🏛️ **Governance Summary** | Per proposal | All members      |
| 💰 **Treasury Report**     | Monthly      | All members      |
| 📈 **Quarterly Review**    | Quarterly    | All members      |
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### 📊 Live Dashboards

| Dashboard          | Data             | Access     |
| ------------------ | ---------------- | ---------- |
| 🏛️ **Governance** | Proposals, votes | Public     |
| 💰 **Treasury**    | Balances, flows  | Public     |
| ✅ **Operations**   | Tasks, progress  | Members    |
| 📊 **Analytics**   | KPIs, trends     | Leadership |
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[Reporting](/operations/reporting.md)
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## ⚖️ Dispute Resolution

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When issues arise, follow this escalation path:
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| Level | Handler                                             | Issues                   |
| :---: | --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ |
|  1️⃣  | **Direct Resolution**                               | Parties resolve together |
|  2️⃣  | **Working Group Lead**                              | Team-level disputes      |
|  3️⃣  | **Division Leadership**                             | Cross-group issues       |
|  4️⃣  | [**Governance Process**](/governance/governance.md) | Policy-level disputes    |
|  5️⃣  | [**Ethics Review**](/governance/ethics.md)          | Conduct violations       |

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<details>

<summary>🚀 Onboarding Operational Access</summary>

New members receive operational access progressively:

| Timeline                     | Access Granted            |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **Day 1**                    | Documentation, Discord    |
| **After Onboarding Call 1**  | Task system (view)        |
| **After Onboarding Call 2**  | Task system (participate) |
| **After first contribution** | Full working group access |
| **After promotion**          | Expanded based on rank    |

See [Onboarding](/onboarding/onboarding.md) for details.

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<details>

<summary>🔐 Security &#x26; Compliance</summary>

#### Operational Security

| Requirement              | Description              |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------ |
| 🔐 **Multi-factor auth** | Required for all systems |
| 👥 **Access reviews**    | Regular audits           |
| 🚨 **Incident response** | Defined procedures       |
| 📋 **Data handling**     | Clear policies           |

#### Compliance

| Requirement                     | Description            |
| ------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| 🆔 [**KYC**](/investors/kyc.md) | For investors          |
| 📁 **Record retention**         | Legal requirements     |
| 📊 **Audit trail**              | Treasury transparency  |
| 🔒 **Privacy policy**           | Member data protection |

See [Compliance](/governance/compliance.md) for details.

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## 🔗 Related Pages

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[Project Management](/operations/pm-system.md)
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[Permissions](/operations/permissions.md)
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[Tasks](/operations/tasks.md)
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[Working Groups](/operations/working-groups.md)
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[Communication](/operations/communication.md)
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[Reporting](/operations/reporting.md)
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[All Divisions](/divisions-and-roles/divisions.md)
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[Overview](/governance/governance.md)
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