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Crypto Commons Gathering 2026
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
Building the Future of Digital Commons Together
Event Website: cryptocommonsgather.ing Organization: Crypto Commons Association Contact: contact@crypto-commons.org
Executive Summary
The Crypto Commons Gathering 2026 is the flagship annual event of the Crypto Commons Association (CCA), bringing together leading researchers, developers, practitioners, and visionaries at the forefront of blockchain-based commons governance.
This is not another crypto conference. This is where the future of regenerative digital infrastructure is being designed—where market mechanisms meet the common good, and where distributed ledger technology becomes a tool for planetary stewardship.
Your sponsorship directly supports:
- Groundbreaking research in crypto commons
- Open-source tools for regenerative economies
- A global community building digital public goods
- Academic publications advancing the field
Why Crypto Commons?
The Opportunity
Crypto commons represent a paradigm shift in how we design economic systems. Unlike traditional crypto projects focused on extraction, crypto commons actively use market mechanisms and economic incentives to reward contributions to the common good.
This emerging interdisciplinary field combines:
- 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
Why Now?
As the crypto industry matures beyond speculation, organizations and communities are seeking sustainable models that create #RealValue. The CCA has been building the intellectual and practical foundation for this transition since 2021, publishing peer-reviewed research, developing frameworks, and convening practitioners.
The 2026 Gathering represents a pivotal moment to shape the direction of regenerative blockchain infrastructure.
Audience & Reach
Who Attends
| Segment | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Researchers & Academics | 25% | PhDs, professors, and research fellows studying commons, governance, and DLT |
| Developers & Technologists | 30% | Protocol engineers, smart contract developers, and infrastructure builders |
| Practitioners & Founders | 25% | Leaders of crypto commons projects, DAOs, and regenerative protocols |
| Policy & Governance Experts | 10% | Legal scholars, policy advisors, and institutional representatives |
| Investors & Funders | 10% | Impact investors, grant programs, and ecosystem funds |
Geographic Distribution
- Europe: 45%
- North America: 30%
- Global South / Asia Pacific: 15%
- Other: 10%
Organizational Affiliations
Attendees come from leading organizations including:
- Academic institutions (MIT, Oxford, WU Vienna, P2P Foundation)
- Protocol foundations (Ethereum, Tezos, Cosmos ecosystem)
- Regenerative projects (Regen Network, Giveth, Commons Stack)
- Cooperative economies (Bread Cooperative, Platform Cooperatives)
- Research institutions (BlockScience, Metagov, RadicalxChange)
What Makes This Event Unique
1. Academic Rigor Meets Practical Implementation
Unlike typical crypto events, the CCA Gathering bridges peer-reviewed research with working implementations. Our community has published in journals like Frontiers in Blockchain and simultaneously shipped production systems.
2. Values-Aligned Community
This is a curated gathering of individuals and organizations committed to:
- Democratic governance over plutocratic control
- Regeneration over extraction
- Public goods over private capture
- Collective benefit over individual enrichment
3. Interdisciplinary Synthesis
Crypto commons sits at the intersection of:
- Computer science and cryptography
- Economics and game theory
- Political science and governance
- Environmental science and ecology
- Philosophy and ethics
4. Long-Term Relationship Building
The Gathering is designed for deep connection and collaboration, not transactional networking. Many partnerships formed at previous events have resulted in:
- Joint research publications
- Protocol integrations
- Governance experiments
- Funded initiatives
Sponsorship Tiers
Steward Partner — €25,000+
For organizations deeply committed to the crypto commons mission
Recognition:
- Premier logo placement on all event materials
- Featured in event announcement press release
- Dedicated sponsor profile on event website
- Recognition from main stage during opening and closing
Engagement:
- Keynote speaking opportunity (20 min)
- Dedicated workshop slot (90 min)
- Private dinner with CCA leadership and key speakers
- 10 complimentary event passes
Brand Integration:
- Sponsored research track or theme
- Named fellowship or grant program
- Co-branded research publication
Duration:
- Year-round visibility on CCA website as Steward Partner
- Priority access to 2027 sponsorship
Commons Builder — €15,000
For organizations actively building in the crypto commons space
Recognition:
- Prominent logo on event materials and website
- Mentioned in event communications
- Sponsor profile on event website
Engagement:
- Panel speaking opportunity
- Workshop or breakout session slot (60 min)
- Invitation to speaker dinner
- 6 complimentary event passes
Brand Integration:
- Sponsored coffee break or networking session
- Logo on session recordings
Regenerative Supporter — €7,500
For organizations supporting the commons ecosystem
Recognition:
- Logo on event website and printed materials
- Listed in sponsor acknowledgments
Engagement:
- Lightning talk opportunity (10 min)
- Participation in sponsor showcase
- 4 complimentary event passes
Brand Integration:
- Logo on event swag
- Mention in post-event report
Community Contributor — €3,000
For smaller organizations and projects aligned with our mission
Recognition:
- Logo on event website
- Listed in sponsor acknowledgments
Engagement:
- 2 complimentary event passes
- Table at project showcase
In-Kind & Alternative Contributions
We welcome creative partnerships beyond financial sponsorship:
- Venue sponsorship — Provide or subsidize event space
- Travel grants — Fund attendance for Global South participants
- Research grants — Support specific research initiatives
- Media partnerships — Amplify event through your channels
- Technology partnerships — Provide tools or infrastructure
Current Partners & Supporters
The Crypto Commons Association is proud to work with organizations leading the regenerative blockchain movement:
| Partner | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Bread Cooperative | Worker-owned cooperative, CCA membership sponsor |
| Regen Network | Ecological regeneration on blockchain |
| Holochain | Agent-centric distributed computing |
| Tezos | Energy-efficient proof-of-stake blockchain |
| Namada | Privacy-focused asset-agnostic protocol |
| EthicHub | DeFi for agricultural communities |
| Grassroots Economics | Community currencies and mutual credit |
| Breadchain | Cooperative blockchain ecosystem |
| Informal Systems | Blockchain infrastructure and research |
| One Project | Systems change philanthropy |
| Telos | High-performance EVM blockchain |
| Poetic Technologies | Human-centered technology design |
| Ledgerloops | Interledger and payment networks |
What Your Sponsorship Supports
Open Research
CCA funds and publishes peer-reviewed research on crypto commons, freely available to all. Recent publications include:
- "Challenges and Approaches to Scaling the Global Commons" — Frontiers in Blockchain
- "The Commons Stack: Realigning Incentives Towards Public Goods"
- "Commons Economy Roadmap"
Open-Source Development
We support tools and frameworks for regenerative economics:
- Token engineering methodologies
- Commons governance patterns
- Impact measurement systems
Global Community
Your sponsorship helps ensure accessibility:
- Travel grants for underrepresented regions
- Scholarship tickets for students and researchers
- Translation and accessibility services
- Hybrid participation options
Knowledge Commons
All event recordings, research, and resources are made freely available, contributing to the intellectual commons.
The CCA Mission
The Crypto Commons Association was founded in April 2021 with the mission to:
Actively promote the development of digital common goods and infrastructure in distributed ledger technology
We pursue this mission through:
- Research — Academic analysis advancing the crypto commons field
- Convening — Bringing together practitioners, researchers, and builders
- Education — Low-threshold access to knowledge and interpretation
- Development — Supporting tools and protocols for the common good
As a registered association, CCA operates with transparent governance and reinvests all proceeds into advancing our mission.
Return on Investment
For Protocol Foundations
- Ecosystem positioning as a regenerative, commons-oriented project
- Developer mindshare among values-aligned builders
- Research partnerships with leading academics
- Governance insights from practitioners and theorists
For Impact Investors
- Deal flow with vetted, mission-aligned projects
- Due diligence support from technical community
- Portfolio company visibility among builders and researchers
- Thesis validation through academic research
For Academic Institutions
- Research collaboration with practitioners
- Student engagement with real-world applications
- Publication opportunities in emerging field
- Industry connections for applied research
For Cooperatives & DAOs
- Governance learning from diverse models
- Technical partnerships for implementation
- Community building with aligned organizations
- Visibility among crypto-native audiences
How to Proceed
1. Express Interest
Reach out to discuss your goals and find the right partnership level:
Email: contact@crypto-commons.org Subject: CCA 2026 Sponsorship Inquiry
2. Alignment Conversation
We'll schedule a call to discuss:
- Your organization's mission and goals
- Specific engagement opportunities
- Customization of sponsorship benefits
3. Partnership Agreement
We'll formalize the partnership with:
- Detailed benefit package
- Payment schedule
- Deliverables and timeline
4. Activation
Our team will work with you on:
- Logo and brand asset collection
- Speaker and content coordination
- Promotional material development
- On-site logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When and where is the 2026 Gathering? A: Final dates and venue will be announced soon. Subscribe to our newsletter and visit cryptocommonsgather.ing for updates.
Q: Is this event in-person, virtual, or hybrid? A: We're planning a primarily in-person event with select hybrid components to maximize global accessibility.
Q: Can we sponsor specific themes or tracks? A: Yes! Steward Partners and Commons Builders can sponsor specific research tracks or themes aligned with their interests.
Q: Do you accept cryptocurrency payments? A: Absolutely. We can accept payment in major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Contact us for wallet details.
Q: What if our budget doesn't fit these tiers? A: We're happy to discuss custom arrangements, in-kind contributions, and alternative partnership models. Every contribution matters.
Q: How do you ensure sponsor alignment with CCA values? A: We engage in values-alignment conversations with all potential sponsors to ensure mutual fit. We reserve the right to decline partnerships that conflict with our mission.
Contact
Crypto Commons Association Producing #RealValue
Website: crypto-commons.org Event: cryptocommonsgather.ing Email: contact@crypto-commons.org
Join us in building digital infrastructure for the common good.
The future is commons. The future is now.