# =DAO Mission Statement At =DAO, we believe in **equitable member contributions and democratic member control**. Our auction-style process to build the treasury ensures that every member contributes equitably. We believe in a 1 punk = 1 vote governance structure, where every member has an equal say in setting policies and making decisions. We **value the common property of the cooperative**, which includes the veEQUAL NFT that will never be split, sold off, or distributed unless through a mutual DAO decision. We prioritize the development of the common treasury above personal profits, and we believe in setting up reserves to strengthen our community further. We believe in **meritocratic compensation** for members based on their contributions and efforts to the organization. Although all =DAO members will be rewarded as a community, those actively working towards the common goals of the DAO will receive a larger portion of compensation. This is a fair compensation structure that is in the best interest of the DAO. We strive to **create value for all =DAO members**. Our upcoming tokenomics model ensures that the team is compensated for their work, all =DAO members will benefit with a monthly airdrop, and the treasury receives further reserves to compensate members based on their involvement. We are committed to further enhancing our **organizational structure with clear responsibilities**, resulting in more professionalism and communication. We believe that our **collective strength will allow us to create value beyond what we could achieve individually,** and we will operate our DAO accordingly. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://punksdao.gitbook.io/equaldao/dao-mission-statement.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.