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This guide explains how to discover and join DAOs on the Agora DAO platform.

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Finding DAOs

You can browse all available DAOs using the getAllDaos function from the AgoraDaoFactory contract: 
function getAllDaos() external view returns (Dao[] memory) {
    Dao[] memory _allDaos = new Dao[](allDaos.length);
    for (uint256 i = 0; i < allDaos.length; i++) {
        _allDaos[i] = allDaos[i];
    }
    return _allDaos;
}
Each DAO contains the following information:
  • daoID - Unique identifier
  • creator - Address of the DAO creator
  • daoAddress - Contract address of the DAO
  • name - DAO name
  • description - DAO description
  • category - DAO category (SERVICE, GOVERNANCE, SOCIAL IMPACT, ENERGY)
  • imageURI - IPFS CID for the DAO logo
  • creationTimestamp - When the DAO was created

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Prerequisites

Before joining a DAO:
  • Connect your Ethereum wallet
  • Ensure you’re not already a member or the owner
  • Have sufficient ETH for gas fees
DAO owners cannot join their own DAO - they are automatically granted admin privileges at creation.

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Joining a DAO

1

Browse available DAOs

Navigate to the DAOs page to see all available DAOs. Each DAO card displays:
  • DAO name and logo
  • User count
  • Category badge
  • Description preview
  • Join/Enter button
2

Review DAO details

Click the details button to view more information about the DAO:
  • Full description
  • Creation date
  • Member list
  • Recent activity
3

Click the join button

If you’re not already a member, you’ll see a “Unirse” (Join) button. Click it to join the DAO.
await writeAgoraDaoAsync({
  functionName: "joinDao"
});
4

Confirm the transaction

Your wallet will prompt you to confirm the transaction. Review and approve it.
5

Wait for confirmation

The transaction will be processed on the blockchain. Once confirmed, you’ll be redirected to the DAO dashboard.

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What happens when you join

When you successfully join a DAO, several things occur:

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1. User role assignment

You are automatically granted the USER_ROLE, which gives you basic membership privileges: 
function joinDao() external {
    require(!hasRole(USER_ROLE, msg.sender), "User already joined");
    require(!hasRole(DEFAULT_ADMIN_ROLE, msg.sender), "The owner can't join");
    
    IAgoraDaoFactory(fabric).addUserCounter(msg.sender);
    emit UserJoined(msg.sender, userCounter);
    
    _joinDaoUser(msg.sender);
    userCounter++;
}
From AgoraDao.sol:35-44

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2. User counter increment

Both the DAO’s user counter and the platform’s global user counter are incremented: 
function addUserCounter(address _newUser) public {
    if (!isUser[_newUser] && _newUser != address(0) && _newUser != address(this)) {
        isUser[_newUser] = true;
        userCounter++;
    }
}
From AgoraDaoFactory.sol:103-108

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3. Event emission

A UserJoined event is emitted with your address and user ID: 
event UserJoined(address indexed user, uint256 userID);

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4. Role tracking

You’re added to the DAO’s role tracking system: 
_grantRole(USER_ROLE, _user);
isMemberOfRole[USER_ROLE][_user] = true;
roleUsers[USER_ROLE].push(_user);
From Rol.sol:110-122

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Member benefits

As a DAO member with USER_ROLE, you can:
  • Vote on proposals - Participate in DAO governance
  • Create proposals - Submit new ideas
  • View dashboard - Access member-only information
  • Participate in discussions - Engage with the community
To gain additional permissions like task management or proposal management, ask a DAO admin to assign you additional roles.

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Checking membership status

You can verify your membership status using the isRole function: 
const { data: isMember } = useScaffoldReadContract({
  contractName: "AgoraDao",
  functionName: "isRole",
  args: [USER_ROLE, userAddress],
  contractAddress: daoAddress
});
From DaoCard.tsx:91-96

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Restrictions

You cannot join a DAO if:
  • You’re already a member
  • You’re the DAO owner (admins are automatically part of the DAO)
  • Your address is address(0)

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Next steps

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