DAO Analytics: Measuring True Community Health Beyond Voting
Most DAOs track votes, but miss the real signals of community health. Learn how to measure engagement, debate, and contributor stickiness to build a DAO that thrives beyond the ballot box.
Beyond the Ballot
Most DAOs measure health by voter turnout. But real community health is about more than proposals and snapshots. It’s about engagement, discussion, and the invisible glue that keeps contributors coming back.
- Discord/Forum activity vs. on-chain votes
- Proposal discussion depth, not just count
- Retention of contributors over time
- Cross-DAO collaboration signals
New Metrics for DAOs
- “Silent Majority” Index: How many members participate off-chain but not on-chain?
- Proposal Maturity Score: How much debate and revision before a vote?
- Contributor Stickiness: Who keeps showing up, even when not paid?
DAOs that only track votes are missing the real story. The healthiest communities are noisy, messy, and full of debate. If your analytics don’t capture that, you’re flying blind.