Startup Bundle Accreditation Criteria

Read the below accreditation criteria, terms and conditions to attend and participate with a Startup Pass at Consensus 2025

Elevate your startup at Consensus 2025, where we are committed to fostering your success in the crypto and blockchain industry. Tailored ticket options are available for blockchain and crypto startups aiming to create an impact.

Accreditation Information

Consensus 2025 Startup Accreditation includes the following benefits:
  • A special 3-for-1 ticket deal, maximizing your team's presence
  • A dedicated company profile within our event app to boost visibility
  • Access to our private Startup x Investor lounge for premium networking opportunities
  • A chance to apply to showcase your innovations in CoinDesk's PitchFest competition
Eligibility:
  • Your startup should be less than 5 years old
  • Have received funding under $5M
  • Operate within the blockchain/Web3 space
Criteria:
  • AI/Blockchain Interface
  • Creator Economy | NFTs
  • Decentralized IOT networks
  • Digital Identity/Credentials
  • Enterprise Data Solutions – Tracking/Sustainability
  • Metaverse Life
  • Open Payment and Exchange Systems
  • Organization Resilience
  • Organized Governance (DAOs)
  • Web3 and Blockchain Infrastructure

The Accreditation Process

The Consensus Team oversees the assessment and approval process to verify Startup Accreditation.

Consensus reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation via the online application process. Startups who cannot provide sufficient proof of investment or the required information may be declined accreditation for Consensus 2025 and possible future events.

Consensus also reserves the right to cancel any Startup Accreditation at its discretion at any time. This includes revoking invitations for applicants facing a change in their circumstances and no longer meet the criteria or standards detailed above.

Attendees of Consensus 2025, including startups must adhere to our inclusive, anti-harassment and accessibility policies, as well as our terms and conditions.

We do not tolerate anything that contradicts, compromises, violates or defames the following:
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion (e.g. discrimination against a person’s gender identity, sexuality, race, religious beliefs and ideologies, etc.)
  • Any real, verified or factual truths (e.g. fake news or conspiracy theories)
  • People’s rights to individual privacy and dignity
Consensus reserves the right to blacklist attendees who violate our policies.