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   "text": "Anonymity lets information flow from the edges of the system, from individuals who would have no agency in centralized structures, and such inputs are much less likely to materialize if DAO participants know each other.",
   "abstract": "allows information to flow from the edges of the system with individuals who would have no agency in centralized structures but can add invaluable input into the system. Such inputs will not materialize, or are much less likely to materialize, if DAO participants know each other.",
   "citation": "Wulf A. Kaal, DAO Fallacies (2022). SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4067783",
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   "text": "Representation is built into the framework: one Legal Identity can authorize another as its agent to create or change legal statuses and acts on its behalf by using that identifier, which is how delegated and automated action is attributed to a principal.",
   "abstract": "A Legal Identity can authorize as Principal another Legal Identity as Agent to act on behalf of the Prin-",
   "citation": "Furrer Andreas, Wulf A. Kaal, Stephan D. Meyer, Universal Digital Law Codex (UDLC) (2025). SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5886342",
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