Sponsor ETHDC Conference 2026
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MDP-212: Sponsor ETHDC Conference 2026

Author: Justin Park Date: 1/14/2026

Abstract

ETHDC brings together hundreds of crypto enthusiasts, including those involved in creating blockchain policy on Capital Hill. By sponsoring this event, MoonDAO will gain exposure to a new community of Web3 participants.

Problem

The DAO will eventually cease to exist if it doesn't keep growing and finding new members. We have very little representation in the United States capital.

Solution

We have identified an audience that already understands the benefits of a decentralized ecosystem. By sponsoring this conference, it will attract fresh ideas and fresh digital wallets to the organization. MoonDAO will identify 10 people at the conference to invite to a small dinner.

Benefits

The DAO stands to gain members who are working within the nation's capital, who have political influence on members of congress, and can give insight to the changing legal arena.

Risks

No one takes MoonDAO seriously and the funds simply go into supporting another Web3 organization.

Objectives

Objective #1: Get 5 people at the conference to join MoonDAO

  • Get at least 5 people to sign up for the newsletter or join the Discord
  • Ideally get them to purchase MOONEY and/or join the Marketplace
  • Objective #2: Engage with DC DAO
    • Get at least two members of the DC DAO organizing committee to start attending Moon DAO meetings

Member(s) responsible for OKR and their role:

  • Justin Park will be responsible for coordinating logo placement, making sure the banner is visible at the conference, and speaking on behalf of the DAO at the event
  • Austin Wilson will be responsible for taking photos and videos of the event

Team (Table A)

Project Lead: Justin Park

  1. Work with ETHDC organizing committee to make sure MoonDAO is advertised on the website and at the conference.
  2. Create a Final Report with metrics on the effectiveness of the sponsorship.

Initial Team: Team members are responsible for:

  1. Someone else needs to create a banner (if one doesn't exists already) and have it sent to Washington, DC so that it can be on display during the conference.
Project Lead@DiscordUsername
Initial Teamjustinpark01, thr33media
Multi-sig signers*

Timeline (Table B)

Days after Proposal PassesDescription
0Proposal Passes
14Start advertising
60ETHDC Conference

Deadline for the project: End of Q3.

Transactions (Table C)

Please write out the specific transactions that need to be executed if this proposal passes. Please include the exact amount and token type and the receiving address (this is the multi-sig if there is more than one transaction that needs to be executed throughout the lifetime of this project.)

Transaction TypeAmountToken TypeReceiving Address
Send1ETHTBD
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