Imeri, AdnanAdnanImeriRoth, UweUweRothKourtis, Michail AlexandrosMichail AlexandrosKourtisOikonomakis, AndreasAndreasOikonomakisEconomopoulos, AchilleasAchilleasEconomopoulosFogli, LorenzoLorenzoFogliCadeddu, AntonellaAntonellaCadedduBianchini, AlessandroAlessandroBianchiniIglesias, DanielDanielIglesiasTavernier, WouterWouterTavernier2026-04-152026-04-1520261999-5903https://imec-publications.be/handle/20.500.12860/59098Reliable data availability and transparent governance are fundamental requirements for distributed edge-to-cloud systems that must operate across multiple administrative domains. Conventional cloud-centric architectures centralize control and storage, creating bottlenecks and limiting autonomous collaboration at the network edge. This paper introduces a decentralized governance and service-management framework that leverages Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and Decentralized Applications (DApps) to to govern and orchestrate verifiable, tamper-resistant, and continuously accessible data exchange between heterogeneous edge and cloud components. By embedding blockchain-based smart contracts within swarm-enabled edge infrastructures, the approach enables automated decision-making, auditable coordination, and fault-tolerant data sharing without relying on trusted intermediaries. The proposed OASEES framework demonstrates how DAO-driven orchestration can enhance data availability and accountability in real-world scenarios, including energy grid balancing, structural safety monitoring, and predictive maintenance of wind turbines. Results highlight that decentralized governance mechanisms enhance transparency, resilience, and trust, offering a scalable foundation for next-generation edge-to-cloud data ecosystems.engJournal article10.3390/fi18010037WOS:001671196600001BLOCKCHAINROBOTICS