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# Crypto Commons Gathering 2026
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## Sponsorship Package
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# A Recurring Temporary Refuge from Late-Capitalism
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**August 16-22, 2026 | Commons Hub, Austrian Alps**
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## Executive Summary
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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.
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### At a Glance
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| **Dates** | August 16-22, 2026 |
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| **Location** | Commons Hub, Reichenau an der Rax, Austrian Alps |
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| **Expected Attendance** | 100+ participants |
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| **Format** | Week-long unconference retreat |
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| **Edition** | 6th annual gathering |
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| **Organizers** | Crypto Commons Association & Commons Hub |
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## Why Sponsor CCG 2026?
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### 1. Reach Influential Builders & Thought Leaders
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CCG attracts a unique, highly engaged audience that you won't find at traditional crypto conferences:
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- **ReFi & DeFi Builders** – Teams from Regen Network, EthicHub, Circles UBI, ReFi DAO
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- **Governance Innovators** – Contributors to Holochain, Economic Space Agency, DAOs
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- **Academic Researchers** – PhD researchers, professors, and policy experts
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- **Artists & Game Designers** – Solarpunk creators, economic worldbuilders, speculative fiction writers
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- **Activists & Organizers** – Degrowth advocates, cooperative founders, commons practitioners
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### 2. Association with Real Impact
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CCG has catalyzed movements that continue to shape the regenerative finance landscape:
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- **#CoFi (Cooperative Finance)** – A movement redefining collaborative financial infrastructure
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- **#MycoFi (Mycelial Finance)** – Biomimetic approaches to economic design
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- **New Digital Public Infrastructures** – Experimental protocols and frameworks incubated at CCG
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### 3. Values-Aligned Audience
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CCG attendees aren't casual observers—they're committed builders who:
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- Lead projects with **real traction** in ReFi, DAOs, and cooperative economics
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- Make **purchasing decisions** for their organizations
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- **Influence discourse** in crypto-commons, open source, and regenerative communities
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- Seek **genuine partnerships** over superficial marketing
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### 4. Six Years of Trust & Credibility
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Since 2020, CCG has grown from a small Austrian gathering to an internationally recognized annual event. We've built trust through:
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- **Complete financial transparency** – Full budget breakdowns published publicly
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- **Non-extractive economics** – Organizers cover their own expenses; no one profits
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- **Participant-driven format** – Authentic community co-creation, not keynote theater
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- **Long-term relationships** – Many attendees return year after year
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## Audience Profile
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### Who Attends CCG?
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100+ participants from 20+ countries
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| Segment | % | Description |
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| **Builders & Developers** | 35% | Protocol engineers, smart contract devs, infrastructure builders |
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| **Researchers & Academics** | 25% | PhD students, professors, think tank members |
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| **Artists & Designers** | 15% | Game designers, solarpunk creators, UX/UI specialists |
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| **Activists & Organizers** | 15% | Cooperative founders, community organizers, policy advocates |
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| **Investors & Funders** | 10% | Impact investors, grant makers, ecosystem funders |
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### Attendee Interests
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- Regenerative Finance (ReFi)
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- Decentralized Governance & DAOs
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- Cooperative Economics & Mutual Aid
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- Commons Theory & Practice
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- Degrowth & Post-capitalism
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- Solarpunk & Speculative Worldbuilding
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- Mycelial & Biomimetic Design
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- Community Currencies & UBI
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- Open Source & Digital Commons
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### Geographic Distribution
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- **Europe:** 60%
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- **North America:** 20%
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- **Global South:** 15%
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- **Asia-Pacific:** 5%
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## Sponsorship Tiers
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### MYCELIUM PARTNER | €10,000
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*Become part of the CCG ecosystem*
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**Recognition & Visibility**
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- Logo placement on website hero section and all pages
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- Featured sponsor section on event materials
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- Acknowledgment at opening and closing ceremonies
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- Social media recognition across all CCG channels
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- Logo on participant badges and signage
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**Engagement**
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- **4 complimentary full-access passes** (€600 value)
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- Dedicated 60-minute sponsored session slot
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- Private dinner with CCG organizers and community leaders
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- First access to participant list (with consent) for networking
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- Booth/table space in main gathering area
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**Content & Media**
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- Sponsor spotlight in pre-event communications
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- Feature in post-event summary and report
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- Rights to use "Official Sponsor of CCG 2026" in marketing
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- Photo/video content from the event
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### SPORE PARTNER | €5,000
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*Plant seeds for regenerative futures*
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**Recognition & Visibility**
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- Logo on website sponsor section
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- Logo on event signage and materials
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- Social media recognition
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- Acknowledgment at ceremonies
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**Engagement**
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- **2 complimentary full-access passes** (€300 value)
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- 30-minute workshop or presentation slot
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- Access to participant introductions (with consent)
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**Content & Media**
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- Mention in event communications
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- Inclusion in post-event summary
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### SYMBIONT SUPPORTER | €2,500
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*Support commons-building infrastructure*
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**Recognition & Visibility**
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- Logo on website sponsor section
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- Logo on event signage
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- Social media mention
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**Engagement**
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- **1 complimentary full-access pass** (€150 value)
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- Priority registration access
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**Content & Media**
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- Mention in event newsletter
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### FRIEND OF THE COMMONS | €1,000
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*Show solidarity with the movement*
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**Recognition & Visibility**
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- Name/logo listed on website supporters section
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- Social media thank-you post
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**Engagement**
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- **1 discounted pass** (50% off)
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## Alternative Partnership Opportunities
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Beyond financial sponsorship, we welcome in-kind contributions and creative partnerships:
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### Track Sponsorship | Custom
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Sponsor a specific theme track (e.g., "Regenerative Finance Day" or "Governance Innovation Sessions") with naming rights and session curation involvement.
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### Accommodation Sponsorship | ~€3,000-5,000
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Cover accommodation costs for participants who need financial support, enabling broader access.
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### Meal Sponsorship | ~€2,000-4,000
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Sponsor catered meals for a day or the entire event—your name becomes synonymous with nourishment and community care.
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### Documentation Sponsorship | ~€1,500
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Support professional documentation (photography, videography, written summaries) with credit and content rights.
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### Travel Grants | Custom
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Fund travel scholarships for participants from underrepresented regions or backgrounds.
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### Technology Partnership | In-Kind
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Provide tools, platforms, or infrastructure (livestreaming, collaboration tools, etc.) in exchange for recognition.
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## Impact Metrics (Previous Editions)
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| Metric | Value |
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| Editions held | 5 (2020-2025) |
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| Total attendees (all editions) | 400+ |
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| Countries represented | 25+ |
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| Projects incubated/catalyzed | 15+ |
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| Active community members | 500+ |
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| Movements spawned | #CoFi, #MycoFi |
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| Return attendee rate | ~40% |
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## What Makes CCG Different?
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### It's Not a Conference—It's a Convivium
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Unlike traditional crypto events with keynote speakers and expo floors, CCG is:
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- **Fully participant-driven** – No pre-set agenda; schedule co-created daily
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- **Deeply relational** – Week-long format enables genuine connection
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- **Off-grid & intimate** – Mountain retreat setting, away from distractions
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- **Non-extractive** – Built on commons principles, not corporate incentives
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### Attendees Contribute, Not Just Consume
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Everyone who attends CCG joins a **Commons Crew**:
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- Kitchen crew
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- Cleaning crew
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- Documentation crew
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- Fire/Water crew
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- Atmosphere care crew
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This creates a fundamentally different relationship between participants and the event—one of mutual care and shared responsibility.
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## Testimonials
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> *"CCG is where I found my people—the ones who actually believe another world is possible and are building it together."*
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> — Returning participant, 2024
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> *"The ideas I encountered at CCG completely changed how I think about protocol design. It's like nothing else in the crypto space."*
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> — ReFi builder, 2023
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> *"I came for the unconference, I stayed for the community. Four years later, my closest collaborators are people I met at CCG."*
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> — Cooperative founder, 2022
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## Event Budget Overview
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In the spirit of transparency that defines CCG, here's how funds are typically allocated:
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| Category | Allocation |
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| Venue & Infrastructure | 40% |
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| Food & Catering | 30% |
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| Documentation & Media | 10% |
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| Accessibility & Support | 10% |
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| Communications & Admin | 10% |
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**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
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We'd love to discuss how a partnership could work for your organization.
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**Primary Contact:**
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- **Email:** contact@cryptocommonsgather.ing
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**Event Website:**
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- https://cryptocommonsgather.ing
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**Community:**
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- Telegram (CCG26): https://t.me/+n5V_wDVKWrk1ZTBh
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- Telegram (CCA): https://t.me/+gZjhNaDswIc0ZDg0
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**Partner Organizations:**
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- Crypto Commons Association: https://crypto-commons.org
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- Commons Hub: https://www.commons-hub.at
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## Key Dates
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| Date | Milestone |
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| **Now** | Sponsorship discussions open |
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| **March 31, 2026** | Early bird registration closes |
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| **June 30, 2026** | Regular registration closes |
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| **August 1, 2026** | Final sponsor deliverables due |
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| **August 16-22, 2026** | CCG 2026 |
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| **September 2026** | Post-event report and media shared |
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## Closing Note
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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.
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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.
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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.*
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**Last updated:** February 2026
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