Decentralized autonomous organization and blockchain-based incentivization framework for community-based facilities management

TL;DR

This paper introduces a blockchain and DAO-based framework for community-driven facilities management in smart buildings, enhancing stakeholder participation and incentivizing occupant contributions.

Contribution

It presents a novel decentralized governance and incentivization system combining blockchain voting and token rewards for facility management.

Findings

Framework shows potential for stakeholder engagement and improved facility upkeep.

System evaluation indicates good scalability and security considerations.

User feedback suggests high usability and interest in adoption.

Abstract

Traditional facility management often relies on centralized decision-making structures that limit stakeholder participation, leading to misalignment with occupant needs and reduced satisfaction. This paper proposes a novel blockchain- and Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)-based framework for community-based facilities management in smart buildings. The framework comprises two key components: a decentralized governance platform that facilitates transparent collective decision-making through blockchain-based voting, and a maintenance management platform with an incentivization mechanism that encourages building occupants to actively contribute to facility upkeep through tokenized rewards. System evaluation includes cost analysis, scalability, data security considerations, usability testing, and semi-structured interviews with facility managers and researchers to assess the platform's usefulness, challenges, and adoption potential. The findings demonstrate the framework's potential as a viable incentivization solution for engaging stakeholders in the collective upkeep and improvement of building infrastructure.