### Short-Term Impact

- **Research Publication and Dissemination**: We will generate a comprehensive research paper and series of accessible blog posts detailing the DAO Index's methodologies, insights, and broader implications under the umbrella of DGSF. These publications will establish foundational knowledge in DAO governance effectiveness.
    
- **Collaborative Development**: Regular collaborative sessions will invite diverse expertise, including researchers and DAO practitioners, to contribute to the DAO Index's evolution, ensuring its alignment with the goals and principles of DGSF.
    

### Long-Term Impact

The DAO Index, as a key component of the Distributed Governance Score Framework (DGSF), is set to have transformative long-term impacts in the realm of DAO governance:

- **DGSF-Driven Standardization and Benchmarking**: By setting benchmarks for evaluating DAOs under the DGSF, the DAO Index will standardize governance models across the sector, enhancing clarity and informed decision-making in the DAO community.
    
- **Facilitating Evolution of DAOs through DGSF**: As part of DGSF, the DAO Index will be instrumental in driving the evolution of DAOs, offering insights to develop more democratic, transparent, and efficient governance systems.
    
- **Influencing Policy and Practice with DGSF Insights**: Insights generated by the DAO Index within the DGSF framework will have the potential to influence policy and practical governance models, impacting the broader decentralized organization landscape.
    
- **AI Integration for Scalable Governance Analysis**: The DAO Index will incorporate AI-based tools, such as in the MakerDAO initiative, to scale governance evaluation. This integration of manual and AI-driven analysis will ensure comprehensive and accurate assessments.
