The purpose of the association is to research and develop open-source software for decentralized protocols and to promote a community for the decentralized self-management of such protocols. The association may also conduct security audits for decentralized protocols and generally promote knowledge sharing and public relations in this area. The association is free to engage in any commercial and non-commercial activity that supports its main purpose. The association does not aim to make a profit. The association may participate in other ventures, acquire, utilize, manage and dispose of tokens, real estate and intellectual property rights, establish subsidiaries and branches at home and abroad, and furthermore carry out all other activities and legal transactions that may be necessary to achieve the purpose of the association.