HackFW MADE Challenge · October 1–30, 2026. Opens the event website in a new tab.Event siteDAO Status: Active501(c)(3) NonprofitFort Worth, TX
Scaling Digital
Sovereignty
in Fort Worth
Fort Worth DAO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and modern-day guild focused on education and digital sovereignty across Fort Worth and Greater Texas. We're a Web3 community and decentralized autonomous organization, with Fort Worth DAO LCA as our legal entity.
We teach digital ownership, cryptography, blockchain, cybersecurity, and emerging technology, and we grow open source ecosystems in our civic innovation lab, building toward a more technologically literate, informed, and equitable Fort Worth. Read our constitution and whitepaper.
- Democratic Inclusion: Promotes equal participation and representation.
- Community-Driven Approach: Emphasizes collective decision-making and participation.
- Transparency: Ensures open and accessible information for all stakeholders.
- Innovation: Fosters new ideas and technological advancements.
- Grassroots Ecosystem: Builders, meetups, and labs across Tarrant County and North Texas sprout and link up peer to peer, growing the tech ecosystem from the ground up.
How it works
From Curious to Contributing
A DAO is an organization its members run together, under rules anyone can read. Ours are written in a public constitution, and the DAO itself is published onchain. Here's how people take part.
Step 1: Learn
Start at a weekly roundtable or workshop on digital assets, cybersecurity, and emerging tech. Open to anyone curious about technology and Fort Worth's future.
Wednesdays · 12pm CST · CreateFW
Step 2: Build
Put those skills to work: join HackFW, take on an innovation bounty, or contribute to our open source tools and study guides.
Hackathons · Bounties · Open source
Step 3: Govern
Become a member through the portal and help steer the DAO's direction under its public constitution.
Membership · Proposals · Voting
What members build and decide feeds what the community learns next, and the cycle repeats.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofitFort Worth DAO LCA · EIN 41-2815082
- Founded December 2023Serving Fort Worth and Greater Texas
- Public constitutionMission, membership, governance, and voting
- Onchain on BaseOur DAO is a public Aragon organization
Upcoming Events
Workshops, meetups, and hackathon prep sessions
Roundtables every Wednesday at 12pm CST at CreateFW.All FWTX events →
Digital Sovereignty Starts with Education
Fort Worth DAO helps students, professionals, and multidisciplinary builders understand and use Web3 across the arts, sciences, industry, and civic life. Our nonprofit programs support open source ecosystems throughout Greater Texas.
Decentralized Governance
Empower your projects with DAO structures, enabling decentralized decision-making and community-driven development in the Web3 space.
Smart City Integration
Leverage blockchain technology to build smart, interconnected urban environments that enhance sustainability and improve quality of life.
Web3 Education & Workshops
Offer comprehensive learning modules and interactive workshops focused on Web3, blockchain fundamentals, and their applications in various sectors.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Foster collaborations across diverse fields like FinTech, cybersecurity, and urban planning to innovate in the realm of Web3 and smart cities.
Non-Profit Initiatives
Engage in non-profit ventures that utilize blockchain for transparency and efficiency, focusing on societal welfare and community building.
Cyber Workforce Development
Develop skilled professionals at the intersection of IT security, runtime protection, and digital asset governance - equipping them to manage and secure cryptocurrency operations in enterprise and decentralized environments.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Donate to the Fort Worth DAO Mission
All contributions are charitable donations to a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit — fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Your support funds free community education, open-source tools, and civic innovation for Fort Worth.
Fort Worth DAO LCA · EIN 41-2815082
Tax-deductible sponsorships
Sponsorship Levels
Simple support levels for organizations investing in Fort Worth's builder community.
Fort Worth DAO LCA · EIN 41-2815082 · Tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Innovation Bounties
Submit your innovative ideas and help shape the future of Fort Worth's Web3 ecosystem
Have an Innovation Idea?
We're looking for creative solutions, hard problems, and innovative projects that can advance Fort Worth. Submit your bounty proposal and collaborate with our community.
- Community-driven innovation
- Transparent bounty system
- Collaborative development
- Real-world impact
Submit Your Bounty
Visit our DAO platform to submit proposals, browse active bounties, and join the ecosystem.
What Can You Submit?
Technical Solutions
Emerging Tech, AI, IoT, Knowledge Graphs, x402 solutions, dApps, and blockchain integrations
Community Initiatives
Education programs, events, and outreach projects
Strategic Projects
Research, governance proposals, and ecosystem development
Fort Worth Talent Network
Connect with the people building Fort Worth's technology and innovation ecosystem
Join the Fort Worth Talent Network
Create your profile, share your skills, and connect with local builders, employers, and opportunities.
HackFW 2026
Fort Worth's Innovation Flywheel — Building local tech talent through civic innovation challenges
Current program dates and details: hack.fwtx.city
Join Fort Worth's Premier Hackathon
HackFW is a sustained talent pipeline connecting builders with real-world civic challenges. Whether you're a student, professional, or innovator — this is your chance to make an impact.
Virtual Hackathon
October 1–30, 2026
In-Person Demo Day
October 30, 2026 · Fort Worth
1,000+ Target Attendees
Students, professionals, and civic innovators
- Hands-on technical product development
- Real-world challenges from industry partners
- Mentorship from established professionals
- Pathways to employment opportunities
Ready to compete?
Register, explore challenges, find teammates, and track your progress — all at the official HackFW hub.
Go to hack.fwtx.city →Questions? Reach out directly
[email protected]What to Expect
Four weeks of building, learning, and connecting — capped by a live Demo Day.
FWTX DAO · Innovation Lab
Civic systems, built in the open
We build public-interest technology that turns open data and open source infrastructure into useful tools for communities across Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about FWTX DAO and Web3 civic innovation in Fort Worth.
What is FWTX DAO?
FWTX DAO, also known as Fort Worth DAO, is a Web3 community and decentralized autonomous organization. Its legal entity, Fort Worth DAO LCA, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It focuses on education, digital sovereignty, open source technology, and civic innovation across Fort Worth and Greater Texas.
How do I join Fort Worth DAO?
Visit dao.fwtx.city, choose Enter Platform or Sign In, and use the account-creation option presented by the member portal. Read the constitution for membership expectations, then attend a public roundtable or workshop and connect with the community. For help, email [email protected].
What events does FWTX DAO host?
FWTX DAO hosts regular community roundtables, educational workshops on blockchain and cybersecurity, HackFW hackathons, and innovation bounty programs. Our events focus on growing a technologist culture in Fort Worth through digital assets, emerging tech, and information age first principles.
What is a Municipal DAO?
A municipal DAO is a community-led decentralized autonomous organization focused on a particular city or region. Fort Worth DAO uses Web3 principles such as transparency, decentralization, and shared participation to support education, digital sovereignty, workforce development, and public-interest technology in Fort Worth and Greater Texas.
Build the Future.
Drive and build the future of Fort Worth Web3 excellence with us.