Membership

Our members are industry participants ranging from pre-revenue startups to the enterprise sector.

Business members and partners are organisations that are implementing, researching, or leveraging Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), digital assets, and blockchain in any capacity within their operations. These businesses are at the forefront of technological innovation, integrating these transformative technologies to enhance their services, products, and overall strategies, thus driving the digital economy forward.

DECA members encompass a diverse range of businesses, both globally and across Australia. This includes startups and scaleups, educational institutions, consultants, digital asset exchanges, financial industry service providers, and the developers who are coding our future success. Collectively, they represent the vanguard of the digital economy, shaping its growth and evolution.

Business Membership

Digital Assets

This category is for businesses and members involved in the digital asset ecosystem. Members can fall into one of three groups. If your business is engaged in any of the following activities, you belong to the Digital Assets membership category:

Group One

  • Exchanges: Platforms facilitating the buying, selling, and trading of digital assets.
  • Management: Firms managing investment portfolios of digital assets.
  • Custody: Secure storage services for digital assets.

Group Two

  • Tokenisation: Art, Carbon Credits, Commodities, Real Estate, Intellectual Property.
  • DeFi: Decentralised financial services and products.

Group Three

  • Issuance: Platforms for issuing digital assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs.

For more information

Download an application

Financial Services, AML, Payments and Banking

If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the Financial Services, AML, Payments and Banking category:

Group One
Financial Services, Payments and Banking

  • Banking & Financial Services: Traditional banks, financial institutions, and credit unions.
  • Payment Providers & Fintech: Payment processors, fintech companies, and digital wallet providers.
  • Trading Platforms: Forex trading companies, derivatives trading platforms, and traditional brokerage firms.

    Group Two
    AML, Data, Identity, Security & Intelligence

    • AML
    • Digital ID
    • Cyber Security
    • Security & Audits
    • Data Management, Analytics & Privacy

    For more information

    Download an application

    Technology & Infrastructure

    This category is for businesses engaged in specific technologies and infrastructure, focusing on the development and implementation of technologies. If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the Technology and Infrastructure category:

    Group One
    Technologies, Infrastructure, Software & Platforms

    • Software (Including development)
    • Platforms
    • Infrastructure
    • Layer 1s
    • Cloud, AI, Smart Devices & IoT, Telecommunications
    • Sustainability, Energy & Green Tech
    • HealthTech, MedTech & BioTech
    • Supply Chain, Trade & Logistics
    • InsurTech & RegTech

      For more information

      Download an application

      Community, Education & Engagement

      This category is for businesses engaging with people through technology.  If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the Technology and Infrastructure category:

      • Gaming
      • Education
      • Research
      • Events
      • Community & Community Building
      • Content & Streaming
      • Social Media
      • Decentralised Communities & DAOs
      • Media & Entertainment
      • Travel & Hospitality Tech

      For more information

      Download an application

      Professional Services

      This category is for businesses providing specialised professional services.  If your business falls into any of the following activities, you belong to the Professional Services category:

      • Tax
      • Legal
      • Compliance & Risk management
      • Funding & Investment
      • Marketing
      • Recruitment

      For more information

      Download an application

      Partnerships

      Partnership Opportunities with DECA

      DECA offers exclusive partnership opportunities that go beyond traditional business memberships. These partnerships are designed to provide enhanced visibility, engagement, and strategic positioning within the digital economy landscape. Partnership with DECA integrates your brand deeply into the core of our activities, allowing for greater influence across our key initiatives. 

      Partnerships include sponsorship of all our major events for one year as well as membership for one year.

      For more information

      Download an application

      Individual Professional Membership

      Professional Membership

      Professional membership is designed for individuals seeking to leverage our network, promotions, news and events.

      Membership Benefits

      • Subscription to our news & bulletins
      • Membership voting rights
      • Discounted tickets to events
      • Opportunity to nominate for the Board of Directors
      • Opportunity to apply to participate in a working group