Government Blockchain Association

What Government Blockchain Association does

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a non-profit, membership-based professional association founded in 2016 by Gerard Dache and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. GBA operates as an ecosystem convener and standards body for blockchain technology adoption in government and public-sector contexts, bridging civil servants from over 500 government offices worldwide with private-sector solution providers, consultants, and academics. The organization serves more than 15,000 members across 120 cities through 50+ domain-specific working groups (covering Energy, Healthcare, Voting, Identity Management, Cybersecurity, Budget Transparency, and others), regional chapters, and major events such as the Future of Money, Governance & the Law (FoMGL) summit and Government Blockchain Week.

GBA's core intellectual property is the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM), a proprietary assessment framework used by governments, enterprises, and investors for due diligence on blockchain solutions. The BMM is operationalized through certified training curricula (Blockchain Foundations, Intro to BMM, and domain-specific courses such as "Solving the Distributed Energy Dilemma with Blockchain") that feed a Directory of Certified Consultants. GBA has also drafted a Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Model Law shared with 150 jurisdictions lacking such regulation, and publishes an Emerging Technology Directory of production-ready blockchain, Web3, AI, and IoT solutions for government procurement.

Revenue is generated through a tiered membership model (Civil Servant free with verified government email, Academic $49/year, Professional $299/year, Organizational $5,000–$50,000/year depending on company size), paid training courses (e.g., Intro to BMM at $199), directory listing fees ($500 for non-members), and event ticketing for FoMGL and Government Blockchain Week. Distribution is primarily digital-first via gbaglobal.org, supplemented by a 120+ chapter network and a YouTube library of 280+ educational videos. The organization is founder-led with no disclosed institutional or venture capital backing.

Name

Government Blockchain Association

Legal name

Government Blockchain Association

Website

https://gbaglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a non-profit membership association that helps government agencies and private-sector professionals adopt blockchain technology through the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) standards framework, certified training, 50+ working groups, and global events like FoMGL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Consortium Networks & Governance (network setup, onboarding, rules, node operations) (FSAPAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Reporting, Tax & Audit Trails (reconciliation, provenance) (FSAPAJAI), Grants, Funding & Budget Allocation Platforms (FSAPAHAE)

Keywords

• Blockchain standards certification
• Government technology consulting
• Blockchain training programs
• Professional association services
• Digital asset policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: GBA generates revenue primarily through membership fees with tiered pricing: Professional ($299/year), Academic ($49/year), Civil Servant (free with government email verification), and Organizational memberships ($5,000-$50,000 depending on size). Organizational memberships include 5-40 professional user accounts, training access, event tickets, and onboarding support.
2. Training and Certification Courses: Revenue from certified training courses including Blockchain Foundations (free), Intro to BMM ($199), and specialized courses. Completion results in formal certification and listing in GBA's Directory of Certified Consultants.
3. Emerging Technology Directory: GBA publishes a directory of production-ready blockchain, web3, AI, and IoT solutions for government procurement. Non-members pay $500 registration fee; GBA members receive the listing fee waived. This serves government procurement officials seeking vetted technology solutions.
4. Events and Conferences: Revenue from premier GBA conferences, workshops, and networking events including FoMGL and Government Blockchain Week. Members receive exclusive discounts on event registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a non-profit professional membership organization that connects government officials and private-sector professionals to advance blockchain adoption in the public sector. Its core offerings include the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) certification framework, tiered membership (Professional, Academic, Civil Servant, Organizational), certified training courses, the Emerging Technology Directory for government procurement, and convening activities through 50+ working groups, 120+ chapters, and conferences such as the Future of Money, Governance & the Law (FoMGL) summit.

Product overview

Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a non-profit membership organization operating a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on advancing blockchain technology adoption in government and public sector contexts. The core offerings include the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) as the primary assessment and certification framework, complemented by educational products (Blockchain Foundations, Intro to BMM, Energy Dilemma courses), the GBA Emerging Technology Directory for solution discovery, and access to 50+ Working Groups focused on domain-specific applications (Energy, Healthcare, Voting, Identity, Budget Transparency). The organization facilitates adoption through events (FoMGL summit, Government Blockchain Week), multi-tier membership (Professional, Academic, Civil Servant, Organizational), and maintains 120+ chapters globally for regional community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BMM (Blockchain Maturity Model): A globally recognized standard for assessing blockchain strategy, governance, and implementation maturity of solutions, enterprises, and organizations.
• FoMGL (Future of Money, Governance & the Law)
• GBA Emerging Technology Directory
• GBA Annual Achievement Awards

Products and services

• GBA Membership
• Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM)
• Blockchain Foundations Course
• Intro to BMM Course
• Solving the Distributed Energy Dilemma with Blockchain
• GBA Emerging Technology Directory
• Working Groups
• Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Model Law
• Government Spending Transparency Solution

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ members engaged in blockchain professional community
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Edge Of Company, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025The Edge Of Company, Inc. co-organizes the 'Future of Money, Governance, and the Law' summit with GBA. This is an annual summit on Capitol Hill focused on digital assets, governance, and technology regulation. The partnership combines GBA's government blockchain expertise with The Edge Of Company's event coordination capabilities to deliver high-profile policy discussions.
• GoBlockchainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoBlockchain enables GBA Global members to publish business news, announcements, and updates directly into the GBA Global News Hub at no cost. Members also receive 10% off additional distribution packages extending placement into web3, blockchain, financial, technology, and mainstream media websites.
• EazyBotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEazyBot is an algorithmic trading software partnership offering GBA members a 50% software subscription discount. EazyBot helps members maximize crypto portfolios by executing automated trades.
• Alter New MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlter New Media offers GBA Global members complementary access to a Founder's Visibility Audit, designed to evaluate positioning across visibility, influence, and thought leadership. Supports members preparing for 2026 with strategic visibility assessments.
• The Blockchain AcademycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Blockchain Academy provides blockchain skills training to GBA Members. GBA members access training through the Certified Training section under GBA Resources dropdown menu. This partnership delivers GBA's educational content through a branded training platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• R3: Enterprise blockchain consortium (Corda) with a comparable member governance and working-group structure. Operates more as a vendor-led consortium but addresses similar financial-services/government use cases.
• World Economic Forum – Blockchain and Digital Assets: Hosts blockchain policy initiatives and council programs that convene government and industry stakeholders worldwide. Overlaps with GBA's government-engagement and standards work but at much larger institutional scale.
• IEEE Blockchain Initiative: Standards-driven body within IEEE developing blockchain technical standards and educational resources. Comparable to GBA's BMM/certification role but anchored in formal standards-setting infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Blockchain Association: U.S. advocacy group for the blockchain industry, building policy and education programs around digital assets. Overlaps directly with GBA on government engagement, standards, and member-driven working groups.
• Chamber of Digital Commerce: U.S. blockchain trade association that convenes policymakers, industry, and regulators on digital asset policy. Directly comparable to GBA in mission, membership-led GTM, and policy advocacy focus.
• Global Blockchain Business Council: International non-profit industry body fostering blockchain adoption through cross-sector collaboration and policy dialogue. Comparable mission and global working-group structure to GBA's 120-city footprint.
• Enterprise Ethereum Alliance: Member-led consortium advancing enterprise-grade Ethereum and blockchain adoption through working groups, certification programs, and standards efforts – structurally analogous to GBA's working-group model.
• Hyperledger Foundation: Linux Foundation-hosted open-source blockchain consortium with member governance, working groups, and certification-adjacent programs. Highly comparable membership and governance model for enterprise/government blockchain adoption.

Emerging players

• Crypto Council for Innovation: Global alliance of crypto industry participants focused on policy engagement and education. Similar advocacy and education orientation to GBA, with a more crypto-native (vs. government) emphasis.
• Hedera Governing Council: Distributed governance council overseeing a public ledger, with diverse enterprise and government members. Similar ethos of decentralized governance across organizations, though tied to a specific network rather than neutral convener.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GBAorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/government-blockchain-association
• Xx.com/gbaglobal

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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