This is a research on improving DAO credibility and autonomity via replacing ICOs and Airdrops with specific competence identification processes.

The paper I'm writing paper introduces a novel protocol for establishing ranking systems in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and consensus-building protocols. Leveraging cryptographic and social science insights, the protocol enables autonomous decision-making in trustless environments based on agent interactions. A real-world case study demonstrates the protocol's potential to achieve high participation and retention rates, even without explicit incentives. The proposed protocol addresses key challenges in autonomous governance, such as low participation, centralization, and lack of commitment mechanisms, by fostering a more engaging, equitable, and secure decision-making process. It also has potential applications in various domains beyond DAOs, including decentralized social networks, academic research, and online education.