# Crypto Commons Gathering 2026 ## Google Slides Deck Content **Instructions:** Copy each slide's content into Google Slides. Use the suggested layouts and speaker notes provided. --- ## SLIDE 1: Title Slide **Layout:** Title slide (centered) ### Content: ``` CRYPTO COMMONS GATHERING 2026 Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities Building the Future of Digital Commons Together ``` **Footer:** cryptocommonsgather.ing | contact@crypto-commons.org **Speaker Notes:** Welcome. Today I'm presenting sponsorship opportunities for the Crypto Commons Gathering 2026 — the flagship event of the Crypto Commons Association. This isn't another crypto conference. This is where regenerative blockchain infrastructure is being designed. --- ## SLIDE 2: What is Crypto Commons? **Layout:** Title + body text ### Content: ``` WHAT IS CRYPTO COMMONS? A paradigm shift in economic system design • Distributed Ledger Technology — Trustless, transparent infrastructure • Commons Governance — Collective stewardship of shared resources • Tokenomics — Incentive alignment for public goods • Regenerative Economics — Systems that restore rather than deplete ``` **Visual suggestion:** Abstract network/mycelium graphic **Speaker Notes:** Crypto commons represent a fundamental shift. Unlike traditional crypto focused on extraction, crypto commons use market mechanisms to reward contributions to the common good. We're building systems that regenerate rather than deplete. --- ## SLIDE 3: Why Now? **Layout:** Title + quote/callout ### Content: ``` WHY NOW? "As the crypto industry matures beyond speculation, organizations are seeking sustainable models that create #RealValue" The CCA has been building the intellectual and practical foundation since 2021: ✓ Peer-reviewed research ✓ Working implementations ✓ Global practitioner community ``` **Speaker Notes:** The timing is critical. The industry is ready for models that work. We've been building this foundation for years, and 2026 is a pivotal moment to shape the direction of regenerative blockchain. --- ## SLIDE 4: By the Numbers **Layout:** 4-box grid layout ### Content: ``` BY THE NUMBERS ┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┐ │ 200+ │ 25+ │ │ Attendees │ Countries │ ├─────────────────┼─────────────────┤ │ 10+ │ 13 │ │ Publications │ Partners │ └─────────────────┴─────────────────┘ ``` **Visual:** Large numbers with labels underneath in colored boxes **Speaker Notes:** 200+ decision-makers and builders from over 25 countries. Our community has published 10+ peer-reviewed papers and includes 13 leading partner organizations already. --- ## SLIDE 5: Who Attends **Layout:** Title + pie chart or horizontal bars ### Content: ``` WHO ATTENDS 30% Developers & Protocol Engineers 25% Researchers & Academics 25% Founders & Practitioners 10% Policy & Governance Experts 10% Impact Investors & Funders ``` **Visual:** Pie chart or horizontal bar chart with percentages **Speaker Notes:** Our audience is uniquely balanced — nearly equal parts builders, researchers, and practitioners. Plus decision-makers in policy and investment who can turn ideas into action. --- ## SLIDE 6: Geographic Reach **Layout:** World map visual ### Content: ``` GLOBAL REACH Europe 45% North America 30% Global South 15% Other 10% ``` **Visual:** World map with regions highlighted, dots showing attendee locations **Speaker Notes:** We have strong European and North American presence, with intentional efforts to include Global South participants through travel grants and hybrid options. --- ## SLIDE 7: What Makes Us Different **Layout:** 4 icons with labels ### Content: ``` WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT 🎓 Academic Rigor + Practical Implementation Published research meets working systems 🤝 Values-Aligned Community Regeneration over extraction 🔀 Interdisciplinary Synthesis Tech, economics, governance, ecology 🌱 Long-Term Relationship Building Deep collaboration, not transactional networking ``` **Speaker Notes:** Four things set us apart: We bridge theory and practice. We're values-driven. We're interdisciplinary. And we build lasting relationships that turn into real collaborations. --- ## SLIDE 8: Current Partners **Layout:** Logo grid ### Content: ``` TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS [Logo grid - 4x4] Bread Cooperative Regen Network Holochain Tezos Namada EthicHub Grassroots Eco Breadchain Informal Systems One Project Telos Poetic Tech Ledgerloops [Your Logo?] [Your Logo?] [Your Logo?] ``` **Visual:** Partner logos arranged in grid **Speaker Notes:** We're proud to partner with organizations leading the regenerative movement — from Regen Network to Tezos to cooperatives like Bread. Your organization could be next. --- ## SLIDE 9: Sponsorship Tiers Overview **Layout:** 4-column comparison ### Content: ``` SPONSORSHIP TIERS Steward Commons Regenerative Community Partner Builder Supporter Contributor ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Investment €25,000+ €15,000 €7,500 €3,000 Keynote/Panel Keynote Panel Lightning — (20 min) speaking talk (10 min) Workshop 90 min 60 min — — Event Passes 10 6 4 2 Logo Placement Premier Prominent Standard Website ``` **Speaker Notes:** We have four tiers designed for organizations of different sizes. From €3,000 Community Contributor to €25,000+ Steward Partner with keynote opportunities and 10 passes. --- ## SLIDE 10: Steward Partner (€25,000+) **Layout:** Feature highlight with checkmarks ### Content: ``` STEWARD PARTNER | €25,000+ For organizations deeply committed to the mission Recognition ✓ Premier logo on all materials ✓ Press release feature ✓ Main stage recognition Engagement ✓ Keynote speaking (20 min) ✓ Workshop slot (90 min) ✓ Private dinner with leadership ✓ 10 complimentary passes Brand Integration ✓ Sponsored research track ✓ Named fellowship program ✓ Year-round CCA visibility ``` **Visual:** Highlight/featured styling **Speaker Notes:** Steward Partners get the full experience — keynote slot, workshop, private dinner with leadership, and year-round visibility. This is for organizations making a statement about their commitment to regenerative crypto. --- ## SLIDE 11: Commons Builder (€15,000) **Layout:** Feature list ### Content: ``` COMMONS BUILDER | €15,000 For organizations actively building in the space ✓ Prominent logo placement ✓ Panel speaking opportunity ✓ 60-minute workshop slot ✓ Speaker dinner invitation ✓ 6 complimentary passes ✓ Sponsored networking session ``` **Speaker Notes:** Commons Builder is our most popular tier — great visibility, panel speaking, a full workshop, and 6 passes to bring your team. --- ## SLIDE 12: Supporter Tiers **Layout:** Two-column comparison ### Content: ``` REGENERATIVE SUPPORTER COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR €7,500 €3,000 ✓ Logo on all materials ✓ Website logo ✓ Lightning talk (10 min) ✓ Sponsor acknowledgment ✓ Sponsor showcase ✓ Project showcase table ✓ 4 passes ✓ 2 passes ✓ Swag logo placement ``` **Speaker Notes:** For smaller organizations, we have Regenerative Supporter at €7,500 with a lightning talk, or Community Contributor at €3,000 — perfect for early-stage projects wanting to connect with our community. --- ## SLIDE 13: What Your Sponsorship Supports **Layout:** 4-icon grid ### Content: ``` WHAT YOUR SPONSORSHIP SUPPORTS 📚 Open Research Peer-reviewed publications, freely available 💻 Open-Source Development Tools for regenerative economics 🌍 Global Accessibility Travel grants, scholarships, hybrid options 🎓 Knowledge Commons All recordings and resources made public ``` **Speaker Notes:** Every sponsorship dollar goes toward open research, open-source tools, global accessibility, and building the knowledge commons. This isn't about profit — it's about advancing the field. --- ## SLIDE 14: ROI — Protocol Foundations **Layout:** Benefits list ### Content: ``` ROI: PROTOCOL FOUNDATIONS Position your protocol as regenerative and commons-oriented • Developer mindshare among values-aligned builders • Research partnerships with leading academics • Governance insights from practitioners • Ecosystem differentiation in crowded market ``` **Visual:** Relevant icon or illustration **Speaker Notes:** For protocol foundations, this is about positioning and mindshare. You'll connect with the most thoughtful builders and researchers in the space, and differentiate from extraction-focused projects. --- ## SLIDE 15: ROI — Investors & Institutions **Layout:** Two-column ### Content: ``` IMPACT INVESTORS ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS • Curated deal flow • Research collaboration • Due diligence support • Student engagement • Portfolio visibility • Publication opportunities • Thesis validation • Industry connections ``` **Speaker Notes:** Investors get deal flow and thesis validation. Academic institutions get research collaboration and real-world applications for their work. --- ## SLIDE 16: The CCA Mission **Layout:** Quote/mission statement ### Content: ``` THE CCA MISSION "Actively promote the development of digital common goods and infrastructure in distributed ledger technology" Founded April 2021 Research → Convening → Education → Development ``` **Visual:** Mission statement styled as quote **Speaker Notes:** The CCA was founded in 2021 with a clear mission. We pursue it through research, convening events like this gathering, education, and supporting development of commons tools. --- ## SLIDE 17: How to Proceed **Layout:** Numbered steps ### Content: ``` HOW TO PROCEED 1️⃣ Express Interest Email us to start the conversation 2️⃣ Alignment Conversation We'll discuss goals and customize benefits 3️⃣ Partnership Agreement Formalize details and timeline 4️⃣ Activation Our team handles logistics and coordination ``` **Speaker Notes:** The process is simple: reach out, we'll have an alignment conversation to ensure mutual fit, formalize the partnership, then our team handles activation. --- ## SLIDE 18: Contact / CTA **Layout:** Centered call-to-action ### Content: ``` LET'S BUILD TOGETHER contact@crypto-commons.org crypto-commons.org cryptocommonsgather.ing The future is commons. The future is now. ``` **Visual:** Clean, bold contact info **Speaker Notes:** I'd love to continue this conversation. Reach out at contact@crypto-commons.org or visit cryptocommonsgather.ing for more details. The future is commons — let's build it together. --- ## SLIDE 19: Appendix — Tier Comparison (Optional) **Layout:** Full table ### Content: ``` TIER COMPARISON Benefit Steward Builder Supporter Contributor €25k+ €15k €7.5k €3k ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Logo (Premier) ✓ Logo (Prominent) ✓ Logo (Standard) ✓ ✓ Press Release ✓ Keynote (20 min) ✓ Panel Speaking ✓ Lightning Talk ✓ Workshop (90 min) ✓ Workshop (60 min) ✓ Speaker Dinner ✓ ✓ Sponsor Showcase ✓ ✓ Project Table ✓ Passes 10 6 4 2 Swag Logo ✓ Year-round Visibility ✓ ``` **Speaker Notes:** Here's the full comparison for reference. Happy to walk through any specific benefits you're interested in. --- ## Design Notes for Google Slides ### Suggested Color Palette: - **Primary (dark):** #1a1a2e - **Secondary:** #16213e - **Accent:** #0f3460 - **Highlight (CTA):** #e94560 - **Light background:** #f5f5f5 ### Fonts: - **Headings:** Inter Bold or Montserrat Bold - **Body:** Inter Regular or Open Sans ### Visual Elements: - Use mycelium/network imagery (aligns with "commons" theme) - Geometric patterns suggesting interconnection - Green/earth tones for "regenerative" slides - Keep slides clean and minimal — let content breathe ### Slide Master Setup: 1. Create consistent header with CCA logo (small, top-left) 2. Page numbers bottom-right 3. cryptocommonsgather.ing as footer on all slides