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description: >-
  In order to participate in Genesis, is helpful to have an understanding of
  DAOstack, specially the Holographic Consensus protocol.
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# Introduction to DAOstack

**DAOstack is an open source project advancing the technology and adoption of decentralized governance.**

[DAOstack in Fairly Simple Terms](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374) is a comprehensive and accessible article. Jump on this journey to learn most of the concepts we work with, from what is a DAO to the layers of the stack and the Holographic Consensus protocol.

[The Need](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374#99f5)\
[The Approach](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374#c49e)\
[The Stack](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374#cf6f)\
[Use Cases](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374#3858)\
[Holographic Consensus and the GEN Token  \
](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374#c4f7)[Voting Rights — Avoiding Plutarchy](http://09e9/)\
[The Genesis DAO  \
](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374#5108)[The Collaborative Economy  \
](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374#f853)[Learn More and Get Involved](https://medium.com/daostack/an-explanation-of-daostack-in-fairly-simple-terms-1956e26b374#92ef)
