JOIN LF DECENTRALIZED TRUST
Fuel the future of decentralized technologies
We are a global community of tech leaders, service providers, and forward-looking enterprises working together to build a decentralized future. LF Decentralized Trust is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation.
Technology investment stewardship
Decentralized technologies are quickly reshaping markets and disrupting traditional business models and systems. Our members are the stewards of the technologies ensuring the resilience, security, and longevity of critical systems.
Membership options
Premier
Companies interested in the highest level of community investment can take a foundation leadership role as premier members.
General
Organizations that provide solutions developed on or incorporating LF Decentralized Trust projects can become general members.
Associate
Non-profits, open source projects and government entities are candidates for association membership. Organizations need to be pre-qualified before applying.
For the complete list of membership benefits please download the membership deck
Find the Right Level of Involvement
LF Decentralized Trust offers Premier, General, and Associate membership, each with a different level of governance, visibility, and participation.
Member Benefits: Influence & Brand
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| LF Decentralized Trust Governing Board & Technical Oversight Committee
Meet and learn from other members to drive the direction of the LF Decentralized Trust Foundation. |
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None | None |
| Brand Positioning
Enjoy positioning in LF Decentralized Trust announcements, web properties and collateral. |
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| Press Releases, Case Studies, Newsletters, Blogs and More
We use a number of tools to highlight participation in our projects and community. |
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Pending active contributions and releases |
Membership Benefits: Events and Member Success
| Member Benefits | Premier | General | Associate | Non-member |
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| Member Success
Leverage our Ecosystem staff to identify opportunities and make the most of your membership. |
Member success meetings and quarterly engagement planning | Member success meetings and bi-annual engagement planning | None — only for specific opportunities for collaboration | None |
| Members-Only Meetings & Summits
Bring members together to openly discuss existing projects and new opportunities under Chatham House Rules. |
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| LFDT Branded In-Depth Webinars
Anyone can attend but members can co-host and propose topics. |
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| Industry Events
Get invited to present with LF Decentralized Trust Foundation at industry events. |
By invitation — up to 3 listed Speaker Bureau placements | By invitation — up to 2 listed Speaker Bureau placements | By invitation | By exception |
| Access to Member Network
LFDT provides access to other members and helps members socialize collaboration ideas. |
LFDT leads socialization with Board and Members distribution lists, hosting dedicated roundtables when applicable | LFDT leads socialization with members-only distribution list and member portal | Member leads socialization with member events and member portal | None |
| Meetups
Frequent, interactive, community-focused events on industry relevant topics. |
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| Project Formation & Support
We help our members successfully identify, nurture and contribute open source projects. |
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| Training
Members enjoy premium access to LF Open Source Training and Certification. |
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None | None |
Linux Foundation Membership Benefits
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Linux Foundation & LFDT annual fees
| Membership Level | LF Decentralized Trust Only
Must already be a Linux Foundation Member |
Including Linux Foundation Membership*
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| Premier Member | $250,000 (USD) | $270,000 (USD)
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| General
Annual fee based on employee headcount |
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| Associate
Pre-approved non-profits, open source projects and government entities |
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* Combined fee based on total consolidated employee headcount. Must qualify for Linux Foundation membership.
Organizations join LF Decentralized Trust to be leaders
Your membership:
Provides a seat at the table
Shaping the future of decentralized technologies and influencing how they transform industries, make markets, and impact communities worldwide.
Puts you on the front lines
Leading the development and deployment of new technologies driving the next wave of innovation and progress toward a digital-first economy.
Opens doors through networking
Connecting your organization with a collaborative global ecosystem of visionary leaders, innovators, and world-class developers.
Creates thought leadership
Opportunities for establishing your organization as a market and thought leader, showcasing your expertise in bleeding-edge technologies.
Exemplifies prudent stewardship
In the long-term investment of developing strong foundational infrastructure and the success of the communities and technologies that maintain it.
Enhances credibility and influence
By association with the Linux Foundation's leadership in open source boosting your organizations credibility with current and new customers.
Questions about membership?
Our leadership team is ready to assist. Looking to advocate for membership?
Daniela Barbosa
General Manager of Decentralized Technologies at the Linux Foundation & Executive Director of LF Decentralized Trust
Julian Gordon
VP, Asia Pacific and Middle East
Hart Montgomery
Chief Technical Officer
David Boswell
Senior Director of Community Architecture
Committed to collaborating with fellow members
Trust is essential for the widespread adoption of DLT and decentralized systems, and we are committed to collaborating with fellow members and projects to build innovative, scalable solutions. We see significant potential in enhancing interoperability and are eager to advance these initiatives.
Strong governance and project longevity
The governance protocols in place help members trust that it’s not just a project today, but one that will remain reliable and valuable for 10 years or more. It will continue to be a dependable part of your software system well into the future.
Pushing the boundaries of what's possible
Joining LF Decentralized Trust fits with our goal of making web3 more accessible and shaping a new, more democratic internet.
The collection power of diverse contributions
It's the fact that you have like-minded individuals from around the world, across industries, vast experiences and backgrounds, that come together and work on projects that help drive and benefit everyone.
A breadth of ideas and approaches
I love that our community consistently challenges what we're doing. I think that it's good to not have a community-led project that's spearheaded by specific individuals, that we get a breadth of ideas, a breadth of approaches, and also because it forces us to keep Besu as an open technology.
Membership helps partner with customers
We believe blockchain is a foundational technology that will see widespread adoption by governments, businesses, and society. This engagement will help us partner with our customers in the creation of innovative business ecosystems that can benefit from the trust and transparency this technology delivers.”
Defining the future of Web3 ecosystems
We expect our membership to demonstrate how open collaboration can transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world applications, fostering a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive digital economy.
Breaking out of the silos
By joining forces with the industry’s brightest minds, we are committed to connecting ecosystem participants that are currently operating in silos. We’re excited about the potential impact our collective work will have on the future of finance.












