# Overview

The Decentraland DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is the governance body that manages and controls the Decentraland virtual world. It's composed of all MANA, LAND, and NAME token holders who can participate in the decision-making process.

This section provides a comprehensive overview of how the DAO operates, its capabilities, and how you can participate in governing Decentraland.

## Quick Links

* [What is the DAO](https://docs.decentraland.org/dao/dao/what-is-the-dao) - Introduction to the Decentraland DAO
* [How does the DAO work](https://docs.decentraland.org/dao/dao/how-does-the-dao-work) - Understanding the governance mechanisms
* [What can you do with the DAO](https://docs.decentraland.org/dao/dao/what-can-you-do-with-the-dao) - Actions and capabilities
* [Participation Requirements](https://docs.decentraland.org/dao/dao/what-do-you-need-to-participate) - How to get involved
* [The DAO Fund](https://docs.decentraland.org/dao/dao/the-dao-fund) - Treasury and funding
* [DAO Limitations](https://docs.decentraland.org/dao/dao/the-daos-limitations) - Understanding boundaries
* [The DAO Smart Contracts](https://docs.decentraland.org/dao/dao/what-smart-contracts-does-the-dao-control) - Technical infrastructure