What pa blockchain coalition does

The PA Blockchain Coalition (PBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in late 2021 and headquartered in Pennsylvania. Its mission is to promote blockchain adoption across the Commonwealth through three formal pillars — Advocacy, Connection, and Education (A.C.E.) — serving a multi-stakeholder audience that includes state legislators, blockchain professionals, educators, and the broader public (notably the 1.4 million cryptocurrency owners in Pennsylvania). PBC engages directly with policymakers on bills such as the Blockchain Basics Act and a proposed BitLicense-style regulatory framework, and is a member of the U.S. Blockchain Coalition, a multi-state alliance that now spans 46 states.

PBC does not develop proprietary blockchain technology. Its core offerings are membership products and event-driven programs. The organization sells three annual subscription tiers — Block (10% event discount), Chain (15%), and Ledger (25%) — supplemented by a separate corporate Sponsorship Program, a member portal that hosts foundational whitepapers (e.g., the Bitcoin whitepaper, Ethereum documentation, The Blockchain Revolution), and recurring community events including meetups, conferences, hackathons, monthly advisory-board AMAs, and participation in the America Loves Crypto Tour. Sponsoring organizations currently displayed include Coinflip, Bull Blockchain, Block, and NABA.

The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, targeting both the general public (educational outreach) and enterprise/government stakeholders (policy advocacy). Revenue is generated from membership fees and corporate sponsorships; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Governance is provided by a five-person board and a three-person advisory committee (expanding to ten), with leadership embedded across state-level blockchain councils and adjacent organizations (NABA, Texas Blockchain Council, USBC), giving PBC outsize policy reach relative to its operating scale.

Name

pa blockchain coalition

Legal name

PA BlockChain Coalition

Website

https://pablockchain.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PA Blockchain Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 that advances blockchain adoption in Pennsylvania through advocacy, education, and community programs, serving legislators, industry professionals, and the public via membership tiers, events, and direct legislative engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pennsylvania

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees and Sponsorships: The coalition generates revenue through membership fees at multiple tiers (Block, Chain, Ledger) with increasing event discounts, as well as corporate sponsorships from blockchain and crypto companies. Sponsors include Coinflip, Bull Blockchain, and other named sponsors shown on their website.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PA Blockchain Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition that promotes blockchain adoption in Pennsylvania through three mission pillars: Advocacy (supporting favorable policy frameworks), Connection (building a community of blockchain professionals, businesses, and policymakers), and Education (workshops, meetups, and accessible resources). Its sellable offerings consist of an annual membership program with three pricing tiers (Block, Chain, Ledger) providing networking, branding, event discounts, and advocacy tools, plus a corporate sponsorship program that supports coalition activities.

Product overview

The PA Blockchain Coalition is a nonprofit organization serving as a coalition focused on blockchain advocacy, education, and community building across Pennsylvania. The organization offers three membership tiers (Block, Chain, and Ledger) with increasing benefits and event discounts, a member portal with exclusive resources, and corporate sponsorship opportunities. The coalition does not offer a commercial product platform; instead, it provides advocacy services, educational resources, networking opportunities, and policy engagement for blockchain stakeholders.

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Products and services

• PBC Membership Program Annual subscription membership for blockchain professionals, businesses, educators, and enthusiasts in Pennsylvania, providing networking opportunities, branding on the PBC website, event discounts (10-25% depending on tier), access to an industry leaders network, invitations to membership meetings, and advocacy tools.
• PBC Sponsorship Program Paid sponsorship offering for blockchain, crypto, and adjacent companies that provides brand visibility on the PBC website, access to the coalition's professional network, and engagement with Pennsylvania policymakers.
• PBC Educational Events and Workshops In-person and virtual educational events, meetups, conferences, hackathons, and panel discussions held across Pennsylvania that introduce blockchain and cryptocurrency topics to professionals, students, and the general public.
• Blockchain Policy Advocacy Services Advocacy services delivered to Pennsylvania legislators and regulators, including education on blockchain technology, collaboration on bills such as the Blockchain Basics Act and BitLicense-style regulations, testimony before the Pennsylvania and Virginia legislatures, and engagement with Governor Shapiro's transition team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully educated Pennsylvania legislators on blockchain policy, with ongoing collaboration on BitLicense-style bill similar to New York's regulation
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Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021PA Blockchain Coalition joined forces with USBC, which was created in June 2021 when thirty U.S. states initially came together to enable blockchain and crypto policies. USBC now includes 46 states working on crafting legislation with a goal of all fifty states.
• North American Blockchain Association (NABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDominic Folino co-chairs NABA. Jessi Goostree, a PBC board member, serves as Board member and Treasurer of NABA. PBC writes open letters regarding legislation such as the CLARITY Act on behalf of NABA.
• LedgerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC has met with Ledger, a market leader in security solutions for crypto assets. Seth Hertlein, VP and Global Head of Policy at Ledger, serves as Chair of PBC's Advisory Board.
• GenesisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC has met with Genesis, a digital currency lending and trading firm, as part of their outreach to blockchain companies.
• VX TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC has met with VX Technologies. Brett Goldman, PBC board member, serves as Executive Director for Government and Strategic Affairs at VX Technologies.
• CoinbaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC collaborates with Coinbase through participation in events like the America Loves Crypto Tour. Kara Calvert, Head of US Policy at Coinbase, spoke at PBC-hosted events.
• Pennsylvania State LegislaturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBC works directly with Pennsylvania State legislators including Mike Cabell to educate them on blockchain policy and develop legislation like the Blockchain Basics Act and BitLicense-style regulations.
• Virginia Blockchain CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreg Leffel, Founder and Executive Director of Virginia Blockchain Council, serves on PBC's State Advisory Committee.
• CT Blockchain AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlan Deckman, Founder and President of CT Blockchain Association, serves on PBC's State Advisory Committee.
• Texas Blockchain CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJessi Goostree, Chief Operating Officer of Texas Blockchain Council, serves on PBC's Board of Directors.
• Key Sponsors (Coinflip, Bull Blockchain, others)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors including Coinflip and Bull Blockchain provide financial and marketing support, with logos displayed prominently on the PBC website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Blockchain Council: State-level nonprofit blockchain advocacy and education organization for Texas. Directly comparable to PBC in structure, mission (advocacy, education, community), tiered membership, and policy engagement. PBC board member Jessi Goostree is COO of TBC, evidencing direct operational overlap.
• Virginia Blockchain Council: Non-partisan nonprofit industry association in Virginia advocating for blockchain adoption through community building and education. Functionally identical model to PBC; founder Greg Leffel serves on PBC's State Advisory Committee, indicating tight cross-pollination.
• CT Blockchain Association: Connecticut-based nonprofit blockchain advocacy organization with similar membership and policy engagement model. Founder Alan Deckman serves on PBC's State Advisory Committee, confirming direct peer relationship.
• North American Blockchain Association (NABA): Industry association co-chaired by PBC's president Dominic Folino. Operates at a multi-state level but with the same advocacy/community/education mandate as PBC; writes open letters on legislation such as the CLARITY Act.

Broad incumbents

• Blockchain Association: National industry association for the crypto industry in Washington D.C., focused on policy advocacy. Larger and broader in scope than PBC's state-level focus, but operates in the same advocacy/policy domain with overlapping membership and sponsor base.
• Chamber of Digital Commerce: Long-standing national trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. Operates broader than PBC's Pennsylvania focus, with advocacy, education, and member services that overlap with PBC's mission.
• U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC): Multi-state coalition of 46 state-level blockchain advocacy organizations. PBC is a member; USBC coordinates federal/state legislative strategy across member organizations. Functionally a parent/aggregator of PBC and its state peers.
• Coin Center: Nonprofit crypto policy research and advocacy organization focused on U.S. federal policy. Operates in the same policy advocacy space as PBC but at the federal level with deep engagement on regulatory issues like the CLARITY Act.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pa_blockchain
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• Instagraminstagram.com/pa_blockchain

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Profiles19 records

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