# Crypto Commons Gathering 2026
## Sponsorship Package

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# A Recurring Temporary Refuge from Late-Capitalism

**August 16-22, 2026 | Commons Hub, Austrian Alps**

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## Executive Summary

The **Crypto Commons Gathering (CCG)** is an annual week-long retreat where genuine desire for postcapitalist change meets blockchain innovation, commons building, and radical imagination. Now in its **6th edition**, CCG has established itself as the premier gathering for builders, researchers, and activists working at the intersection of crypto, regenerative finance, and cooperative economics.

### At a Glance

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| **Dates** | August 16-22, 2026 |
| **Location** | Commons Hub, Reichenau an der Rax, Austrian Alps |
| **Expected Attendance** | 100+ participants |
| **Format** | Week-long unconference retreat |
| **Edition** | 6th annual gathering |
| **Organizers** | Crypto Commons Association & Commons Hub |

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## Why Sponsor CCG 2026?

### 1. Reach Influential Builders & Thought Leaders

CCG attracts a unique, highly engaged audience that you won't find at traditional crypto conferences:

- **ReFi & DeFi Builders** – Teams from Regen Network, EthicHub, Circles UBI, ReFi DAO
- **Governance Innovators** – Contributors to Holochain, Economic Space Agency, DAOs
- **Academic Researchers** – PhD researchers, professors, and policy experts
- **Artists & Game Designers** – Solarpunk creators, economic worldbuilders, speculative fiction writers
- **Activists & Organizers** – Degrowth advocates, cooperative founders, commons practitioners

### 2. Association with Real Impact

CCG has catalyzed movements that continue to shape the regenerative finance landscape:

- **#CoFi (Cooperative Finance)** – A movement redefining collaborative financial infrastructure
- **#MycoFi (Mycelial Finance)** – Biomimetic approaches to economic design
- **New Digital Public Infrastructures** – Experimental protocols and frameworks incubated at CCG

### 3. Values-Aligned Audience

CCG attendees aren't casual observers—they're committed builders who:

- Lead projects with **real traction** in ReFi, DAOs, and cooperative economics
- Make **purchasing decisions** for their organizations
- **Influence discourse** in crypto-commons, open source, and regenerative communities
- Seek **genuine partnerships** over superficial marketing

### 4. Six Years of Trust & Credibility

Since 2020, CCG has grown from a small Austrian gathering to an internationally recognized annual event. We've built trust through:

- **Complete financial transparency** – Full budget breakdowns published publicly
- **Non-extractive economics** – Organizers cover their own expenses; no one profits
- **Participant-driven format** – Authentic community co-creation, not keynote theater
- **Long-term relationships** – Many attendees return year after year

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## Audience Profile

### Who Attends CCG?

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100+ participants from 20+ countries
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| Segment | % | Description |
|---------|---|-------------|
| **Builders & Developers** | 35% | Protocol engineers, smart contract devs, infrastructure builders |
| **Researchers & Academics** | 25% | PhD students, professors, think tank members |
| **Artists & Designers** | 15% | Game designers, solarpunk creators, UX/UI specialists |
| **Activists & Organizers** | 15% | Cooperative founders, community organizers, policy advocates |
| **Investors & Funders** | 10% | Impact investors, grant makers, ecosystem funders |

### Attendee Interests

- Regenerative Finance (ReFi)
- Decentralized Governance & DAOs
- Cooperative Economics & Mutual Aid
- Commons Theory & Practice
- Degrowth & Post-capitalism
- Solarpunk & Speculative Worldbuilding
- Mycelial & Biomimetic Design
- Community Currencies & UBI
- Open Source & Digital Commons

### Geographic Distribution

- **Europe:** 60%
- **North America:** 20%
- **Global South:** 15%
- **Asia-Pacific:** 5%

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## Sponsorship Tiers

### MYCELIUM PARTNER | €10,000
*Become part of the CCG ecosystem*

**Recognition & Visibility**
- Logo placement on website hero section and all pages
- Featured sponsor section on event materials
- Acknowledgment at opening and closing ceremonies
- Social media recognition across all CCG channels
- Logo on participant badges and signage

**Engagement**
- **4 complimentary full-access passes** (€600 value)
- Dedicated 60-minute sponsored session slot
- Private dinner with CCG organizers and community leaders
- First access to participant list (with consent) for networking
- Booth/table space in main gathering area

**Content & Media**
- Sponsor spotlight in pre-event communications
- Feature in post-event summary and report
- Rights to use "Official Sponsor of CCG 2026" in marketing
- Photo/video content from the event

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### SPORE PARTNER | €5,000
*Plant seeds for regenerative futures*

**Recognition & Visibility**
- Logo on website sponsor section
- Logo on event signage and materials
- Social media recognition
- Acknowledgment at ceremonies

**Engagement**
- **2 complimentary full-access passes** (€300 value)
- 30-minute workshop or presentation slot
- Access to participant introductions (with consent)

**Content & Media**
- Mention in event communications
- Inclusion in post-event summary

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### SYMBIONT SUPPORTER | €2,500
*Support commons-building infrastructure*

**Recognition & Visibility**
- Logo on website sponsor section
- Logo on event signage
- Social media mention

**Engagement**
- **1 complimentary full-access pass** (€150 value)
- Priority registration access

**Content & Media**
- Mention in event newsletter

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### FRIEND OF THE COMMONS | €1,000
*Show solidarity with the movement*

**Recognition & Visibility**
- Name/logo listed on website supporters section
- Social media thank-you post

**Engagement**
- **1 discounted pass** (50% off)

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## Alternative Partnership Opportunities

Beyond financial sponsorship, we welcome in-kind contributions and creative partnerships:

### Track Sponsorship | Custom
Sponsor a specific theme track (e.g., "Regenerative Finance Day" or "Governance Innovation Sessions") with naming rights and session curation involvement.

### Accommodation Sponsorship | ~€3,000-5,000
Cover accommodation costs for participants who need financial support, enabling broader access.

### Meal Sponsorship | ~€2,000-4,000
Sponsor catered meals for a day or the entire event—your name becomes synonymous with nourishment and community care.

### Documentation Sponsorship | ~€1,500
Support professional documentation (photography, videography, written summaries) with credit and content rights.

### Travel Grants | Custom
Fund travel scholarships for participants from underrepresented regions or backgrounds.

### Technology Partnership | In-Kind
Provide tools, platforms, or infrastructure (livestreaming, collaboration tools, etc.) in exchange for recognition.

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## Impact Metrics (Previous Editions)

| Metric | Value |
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| Editions held | 5 (2020-2025) |
| Total attendees (all editions) | 400+ |
| Countries represented | 25+ |
| Projects incubated/catalyzed | 15+ |
| Active community members | 500+ |
| Movements spawned | #CoFi, #MycoFi |
| Return attendee rate | ~40% |

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## What Makes CCG Different?

### It's Not a Conference—It's a Convivium

Unlike traditional crypto events with keynote speakers and expo floors, CCG is:

- **Fully participant-driven** – No pre-set agenda; schedule co-created daily
- **Deeply relational** – Week-long format enables genuine connection
- **Off-grid & intimate** – Mountain retreat setting, away from distractions
- **Non-extractive** – Built on commons principles, not corporate incentives

### Attendees Contribute, Not Just Consume

Everyone who attends CCG joins a **Commons Crew**:
- Kitchen crew
- Cleaning crew
- Documentation crew
- Fire/Water crew
- Atmosphere care crew

This creates a fundamentally different relationship between participants and the event—one of mutual care and shared responsibility.

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## Testimonials

> *"CCG is where I found my people—the ones who actually believe another world is possible and are building it together."*
> — Returning participant, 2024

> *"The ideas I encountered at CCG completely changed how I think about protocol design. It's like nothing else in the crypto space."*
> — ReFi builder, 2023

> *"I came for the unconference, I stayed for the community. Four years later, my closest collaborators are people I met at CCG."*
> — Cooperative founder, 2022

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## Event Budget Overview

In the spirit of transparency that defines CCG, here's how funds are typically allocated:

| Category | Allocation |
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| Venue & Infrastructure | 40% |
| Food & Catering | 30% |
| Documentation & Media | 10% |
| Accessibility & Support | 10% |
| Communications & Admin | 10% |

**Note:** No CCG organizing team members are paid from event funds. All organizers cover their own travel, accommodation, and food expenses.

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## Contact & Next Steps

We'd love to discuss how a partnership could work for your organization.

**Primary Contact:**
- **Email:** contact@cryptocommonsgather.ing

**Event Website:**
- https://cryptocommonsgather.ing

**Community:**
- Telegram (CCG26): https://t.me/+n5V_wDVKWrk1ZTBh
- Telegram (CCA): https://t.me/+gZjhNaDswIc0ZDg0

**Partner Organizations:**
- Crypto Commons Association: https://crypto-commons.org
- Commons Hub: https://www.commons-hub.at

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## Key Dates

| Date | Milestone |
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| **Now** | Sponsorship discussions open |
| **April 30, 2026** | Early bird registration closes |
| **June 30, 2026** | Regular registration closes |
| **August 1, 2026** | Final sponsor deliverables due |
| **August 16-22, 2026** | CCG 2026 |
| **September 2026** | Post-event report and media shared |

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## Closing Note

CCG isn't seeking sponsors who want logo placement in exchange for attention. We're seeking **partners** who share our vision of regenerative, cooperative, and commons-based futures.

If your organization is building toward a world where value flows differently, where technology serves human and ecological flourishing, and where economic systems are designed for mutual benefit—we want to collaborate.

Join us in the Austrian Alps for a week that might just change how you see what's possible.

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*This sponsorship package was prepared by the Crypto Commons Association. CCG operates under a Creative Commons ethos—feel free to share this document with potential partners who might be aligned.*

**Last updated:** February 2026
