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What Is the Role of a ‘Wrapper’ Legal Entity for a DAO?

A 'wrapper' legal entity (e.g. LLC, Foundation) provides the DAO with legal personality, allowing it to enter into contracts, open bank accounts, and be sued in court.

This structure helps manage regulatory compliance and, most importantly, limits the personal liability of the DAO's members, protecting them from the organization's debts and legal obligations.

How Can a DAO Structure Itself to Limit Individual Member Liability?
How Might Global Regulatory Divergence Impact the Operations of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)?
What Is the Difference between a Clearing Member and a Non-Clearing Member in a CCP Structure?
How Does a DAO Differ from a Traditional ‘Limited Liability Company’ (LLC)?