DISC GOLF DAO
WHITEPAPER v1.0
Decentralized Community Ownership of Disc Golf Courses
Published: December 2025
ABSTRACT
Disc Golf DAO introduces a revolutionary model for community ownership and governance of disc golf courses through blockchain technology. By tokenizing course ownership and implementing decentralized governance, we enable players worldwide to directly own, manage, and profit from disc golf courses. Our governance token, DISC, provides voting rights proportional to holdings, creating a truly democratic system for course acquisition, improvement, and revenue distribution.
THE PROBLEM
The disc golf industry faces several critical challenges:
- →Limited Course Availability: Many regions lack quality disc golf facilities due to high development costs and limited local funding.
- →Maintenance Challenges: Existing courses struggle with ongoing maintenance costs, leading to deteriorating conditions.
- →No Community Ownership: Players have no direct stake in the courses they play, limiting community engagement and investment.
- →Centralized Decision Making: Course improvements and policies are determined by single entities without community input.
OUR SOLUTION
Disc Golf DAO creates a decentralized autonomous organization that enables community ownership through:
TOKEN-BASED OWNERSHIP
DISC token holders own shares in all DAO-managed courses proportional to their holdings.
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
1 DISC = 1 vote on all proposals including acquisitions, improvements, and policies.
REVENUE DISTRIBUTION
Quarterly distributions of course revenues (fees, events, sponsorships) to token holders.
TRANSPARENT OPERATIONS
All transactions, votes, and financials recorded immutably on blockchain.
TOKENOMICS
TOKEN DISTRIBUTION
Player rewards, staking incentives, and community engagement programs
Course acquisitions, improvements, and maintenance fund
DAO operational expenses, grants, and community initiatives
Core team and advisors, 2-year vesting with 6-month cliff
Initial distribution to early supporters and community members
GOVERNANCE MODEL
VOTING MECHANISM
- •Voting Power: 1 DISC token = 1 vote
- •Proposal Submission: Minimum 10,000 DISC tokens to submit proposal
- •Voting Period: 14 days standard voting window
- •Quorum: 1,000,000 DISC tokens minimum participation
- •Approval: Simple majority (over 50%) required to pass
PROPOSAL TYPES
Course Acquisition
Purchase new disc golf courses
Course Improvements
Upgrades, maintenance, new features
Treasury Allocation
Budget and spending decisions
Governance Changes
Protocol and parameter updates
REVENUE MODEL
The DAO generates revenue through multiple streams:
COURSE FEES
Daily play fees and annual memberships
TOURNAMENTS
Entry fees and event hosting revenue
SPONSORSHIPS
Brand partnerships and advertising
MERCHANDISE
DAO-branded products and equipment
DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
Revenue distributed quarterly to DISC token holders proportional to their holdings. After operational expenses (maintenance, staff, utilities), remaining profits are allocated: 70% to token holders, 20% to course development fund, 10% to DAO treasury.
ROADMAP
Q1 2025 - FOUNDATION
- • Token launch on Cardano blockchain
- • Initial DAO governance implementation
- • First course acquisition vote
Q2 2025 - EXPANSION
- • Acquire 3-5 courses across North America
- • Launch staking mechanism
- • Partnership with major disc manufacturers
Q3-Q4 2025 - GROWTH
- • International expansion (Europe, Asia)
- • DAO Championship Series launch
- • Mobile app for course access and voting
2026 - MATURITY
- • 20+ courses under DAO management
- • First revenue distribution to token holders
- • Course construction & development services
CONCLUSION
Disc Golf DAO represents a paradigm shift in how disc golf courses are owned, operated, and governed. By leveraging blockchain technology and decentralized governance, we create a sustainable model that aligns the interests of players, course operators, and communities.
Join us in building the future of disc golf. Together, we own the fairways. Together, we control the future.