> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://blocks-1.gitbook.io/blocks/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://blocks-1.gitbook.io/blocks/mission-and-founding-documents/intro-to-blocks-and-the-industry/blocks-dao-llc.md).

# BLOCKS DAO LLC VS Traditional Organization

| BLOCKS DAO LLC\*                                                                                                                                 | Traditional Organization                                                                                                         |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p></p><ul><li>Flat, and fully democratized.</li></ul>                                                                                           | <p></p><ul><li>Usually hierarchical.</li></ul>                                                                                   |
| <p></p><ul><li>Voting is required by members for any changes to be implemented.</li></ul>                                                        | <p></p><ul><li>Depending on the structure, changes can be demanded from a sole party, or voting may be offered.</li></ul>        |
| <p></p><ul><li>Votes tallied, and outcomes were implemented automatically without a trusted intermediary.</li></ul>                              | <p></p><ul><li>If voting is allowed, votes are tallied internally, and the outcome of voting must be handled manually.</li></ul> |
| <p></p><ul><li>Services offered are handled automatically in a decentralized manner (for example distribution of philanthropic funds).</li></ul> | <p></p><ul><li>Requires human handling, or centrally controlled automation, prone to manipulation.</li></ul>                     |
| <p></p><ul><li>All activity is transparent and fully public.</li></ul>                                                                           | <p></p><ul><li>Activity is typically private and limited to the public.</li></ul>                                                |