Join ATX DAO
ATX DAO is for people who want to help shape Austin's Web3 future — contributing to community projects, governance, events, public policy, art, and the day-to-day work of building a local crypto network.
Next round
The last membership round closed on May 1, 2025. ATX DAO is collecting interested candidates for the next round — join the Discord to be notified when applications reopen.
Figures reflect the last membership round and may change.
ATX DAO may be a fit if you are…
Builders
Working in crypto, Web3, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, or adjacent technology.
Austin contributors
Artists, founders, operators, investors, developers, educators, and community builders.
Web3 advocates
Interested in helping Austin become a leading city for responsible Web3 innovation.
Contributors, not speculators
Looking to build community projects rather than treat membership as a speculative asset.
What membership includes
Membership gives contributors a way to participate in the work and direction of the DAO. Confirm current governance rights on application.
Governance & proposals
Participate in DAO governance and submit proposals to the community.
Voting power
Voting tied to membership, where the current NFT model remains active (1 NFT = 1 vote).
Member projects
Join member-led projects and working groups across the DAO.
Events & networking
Access to community events and networking with Austin builders, artists, and founders.
What members have built
ATX REP
An on-chain reputation system that tracks trust between entities through Reputation Tokens and awards Roles via the Hats Protocol — granting authority based on tracked trust.
ATX DAO Podcast
A member-led podcast connecting voices from ATX DAO with the broader Web3 ecosystem.
ListenAvalanche Artist Residency
A program that introduced 22 local Austin artists to cryptocurrency and NFT creation.
Art programThe application process
- 01
Check the fit
Confirm you're building in or around Austin's crypto ecosystem and want to contribute to community work.
- 02
Submit interest
A working group of DAO members reviews applications and filters incomplete or spam submissions.
- 03
Member review & vote
Eligible applications are shared with DAO members for review and a membership vote.
- 04
Welcome to the DAO
Approved members can submit proposals, join projects, organize meetups, and vote on governance.
The last membership round closed on May 1, 2025, and ATX DAO has been collecting interest for the next round. Join the Discord to be notified when applications reopen.
A working group of DAO members reviews applications, filters incomplete or spam submissions, and shares eligible applications with DAO members for review and voting.
We value complete applications and thoughtful responses. Locality is a key criterion — we prioritize applicants from Austin and the surrounding area, though people who regularly visit may also apply.
We aim to discourage applicants who view the membership NFT as a speculative investment rather than a way to contribute to the community.
The membership NFT was priced at 1 ETH. This cost helps protect the DAO from speculators and ensures applicants have a genuine interest in the community. The NFTs may look different, but they all carry the same value — membership in the DAO.
The Memorial NFT is awarded to an applicant experiencing financial hardship. It honors a valued ATX DAO member who passed away and is granted to one applicant who submits an impressive application but faces financial barriers.
The DAO has around 230 members, and during the last round planned to onboard a maximum of 70 new members.
The majority goes into the treasury to fund DAO initiatives. A smaller portion (up to $10,000) goes to the Membership Round Working Group to cover marketing, operations, onboarding, and IT.
Join the Discord and post in the public "🤠 chat" channel, or attend a public event. You can also get to know the community through the ATX DAO Podcast.
Help shape Austin's Web3 future
Join the waitlist, attend public events, or listen to the podcast to get to know the community before you apply.