Membership Tiers

• An academic or researcher with a proven track record of contributions to teaching, research, and development in the virtual assets industry
• Minimum of 5 years experience in virtual assets, blockchain technology, or related fields
• Basic KYC requirement with a valid government-issued ID
• Annual membership fee payment of $50 per year
• Completion of a formal onboarding process, including an orientation session
• Interview meeting with the VASPA Board of Trustees

Education and Professional Development

• Access to monthly industry newsletters and quarterly market insights reports
• Access to VASPA's research repository and whitepapers
• 30% discount on VASPA-certified training programs
• Free access to all monthly webinars and workshops
• Annual professional development planning session
• Ability to create and lead VASPA-certified courses

Governance

• Eligibility for leadership positions in VASPA's governing organs, Board of Trustees, Governing Council, and Steering Committee, including standing and ad hoc committees
• Voting rights in the General Assembly
• Special access to the Annual General Meeting
• Digital membership badge and certificate
• Recognition in VASPA's annual industry excellence awards

Networking and Career Growth

• Access to VASPA's job board
• Access to business opportunities offered by VASPA's corporate and institutional members
• Exclusive access to quarterly Expert roundtables and networking events
• Participation in mentorship programs (as a mentor for Expert/Professional members, as a mentee for Associate members)
• CV or resume listing in VASPA's talent pool
• Eligibility for reference letters after one year of active membership
• Priority access to funding opportunities for research initiatives
• Speaking opportunities at VASPA events
• Priority consideration for international partnerships

Policy Engagement

• Monthly policy updates and regulatory briefings
• Participation in policy working groups with other industry players
• Access to VASPA Quarterly Policy Review
• Ability to lead VASPA research and policy working groups
• Invitation to policy and regulatory roundtables
• Opportunities to participate in policy consultation sessions
• Early access to draft regulations and guidelines

Membership Dashboard

• Access to a personalised VASPA membership dashboard with a secure login on our website

• An active professional providing services to the virtual assets industry
• Verified membership of a recognized professional body (legal, accounting, compliance, etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the virtual assets or related industry
• Basic KYC requirement with a valid government-issued ID
• Annual membership fee payment of $50 per year
• Completion of a formal onboarding process, including an orientation session
• Interview meeting with the VASPA Board of Trustees

Education and Professional Development

• Access to monthly industry newsletters and quarterly market insights reports
• Access to VASPA's research repository and whitepapers
• 15% discount on VASPA-certified training programs
• Free access to all monthly webinars and workshops
• Annual professional development planning session

Governance

• Eligibility for leadership roles in VASPA’s governing organs and committees
• Voting rights in the General Assembly
• Access to the Annual General Meeting
• Digital membership badge and certificate
• Recognition in VASPA's annual industry excellence awards

Networking and Career Growth

• Access to VASPA’s job board and business opportunities
• Free access to quarterly networking events and meetups
• Mentorship program participation as a mentor
• CV/Resume listing in the VASPA talent pool
• Eligibility for reference letters after 1 year of active membership
• Access to funding opportunities for research initiatives

Policy Engagement

• Monthly policy updates and regulatory briefings
• Participation in policy working groups and briefings
• Access to VASPA Quarterly Policy Review
• Early access to draft regulations and guidelines

Membership Dashboard

• Access to a secure, personalized VASPA membership dashboard

• Minimum of 1-year experience in financial services, tech, compliance, blockchain, or fintech OR currently enrolled in a relevant professional certification program
• Recommendation letter from an active individual, corporate, or institutional VASPA member in good standing
• Basic KYC verification with a government-issued ID
• Annual membership fee payment of $30/year
• Participation in a formal onboarding process including an orientation session

Education and Professional Development

• Access to monthly newsletters and quarterly market reports
• Access to VASPA's research repository and whitepapers
• 5% discount on VASPA-certified training programs
• Two free passes to monthly webinars and workshops

Governance

• Special access to the Annual General Meeting
• Digital membership badge and certificate

Networking and Career Growth

• Access to VASPA's job board
• Access to quarterly networking events and meetups
• Participation as a mentee in the mentorship program
• CV/Resume listing in VASPA's talent pool
• Reference letter eligibility after 1 year of active membership

Policy Engagement

• Participation in policy working groups
• Access to the VASPA Quarterly Policy Review

Membership Dashboard

• Access to a personalized and secure membership dashboard

• Must be an accredited academic institution, research centre, or think tank
• Must have active programs, projects, or interests in virtual assets and blockchain technology
• Must demonstrate commitment to research, education, and innovation in the virtual assets industry
• Must complete formal onboarding process including meeting with the VASPA Board of Trustees
• Must pay an annual membership fee of $300/year

Business Development

• Access to VASPA's African virtual assets industry network
• Premium discounts on conference attendance and sponsorships
• Facilitated introductions to industry partners for research collaboration
• Quarterly institutional spotlight features on VASPA's website and social platforms
• Priority promotion of research publications and academic achievements
• Access to exclusive networking receptions with industry leaders

Education & Resources

• Comprehensive monthly industry newsletters
• Full access to the VASPA research repository and industry papers
• 30% discount on training and certification programs
• Priority registration for VASPA conferences and webinars
• Opportunity to host academic workshops and seminars for the VASPA community
• Access to VASPA Experts for guest lectures

Governance & Policy

• Two votes at the General Assembly
• Eligibility for Board of Trustees and Committee positions
• Participation rights in standing and ad hoc committees
• Special access to the Annual General Meeting
• Policy working group participation rights
• Direct participation in policy development initiatives
• Access to policy roundtables with industry stakeholders
• Representation in regulatory discussions across Africa
• Access to member-only VASPA Quarterly Policy Review
• Opportunity to contribute academic perspectives to policy formation

Research & Development

• Direct access to industry partners for research projects
• Access to a platform for academia-industry knowledge exchange
• Research funding opportunity connections for R&D for virtual assets programs and projects
• Priority access to industry data for academic research
• Opportunity to lead VASPA-sponsored research initiatives
• Research presentation opportunities at VASPA events

Membership Dashboard

• Secure institutional access to the VASPA membership portal
• Research repository access

• Established and reputable industry player with track record in innovation and advocacy
• KYC with evidence of company or business registration and utility bill
• Demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the virtual assets industry
• Payment of the annual patronship fee of $5,000/year
• Formal onboarding + meeting with the VASPA Board of Trustees/ membership

Business Development

• Executive-level relationship manager
• Exclusive opportunity to join VASPA delegation on official missions
• Featured premium directory listing with superior brand projection and enhanced company profile
• Social media features and priority website placement
• Unlimited job postings with featured placement
• Free premium booth at all VASPA events with exhibitions
• Exclusive hosting rights for VASPA flagship events
• Custom quarterly market research reports
• Direct partner introductions (6 per quarter)
• Quarterly business development strategy meetings with VASPA's special team
• First-right-of-refusal for sponsorship opportunities
• Exclusive partnership opportunities across Africa
• Exclusive discounts on conference sponsorships
• Keynote speaking slots at VASP’s major events or partner events
• Dedicated press release and achievement amplification support

Education & Resources

• Exclusive early access to all VASPA research and content
• Custom industry analysis reports (monthly)
• 50% discount on all training programs
• Ten virtual events passes annually
• Premium legal advisory support (Upon request)
• Real-time market data access with custom analytics
• Authority to create and certify industry training content
• Priority access to all conferences and webinars

Governance & Policy

• Seven votes at the General Assembly
• Guaranteed seat on the Board of Trustees (Optional)
• Multiple committee leadership positions
• Working group creation and leadership rights
• Exclusive policymaker and regulator access secured by VASPA across African markets
• Private monthly regulatory briefings
• Policy drafting leadership role alongside a permanent seat on the Policy & Regulations Committee
• Quarterly compliance strategy meetings with VASPA's special team
• Priority access to policy and regulatory updates
• Executive roundtable participation rights
• Premium compliance advisory services
• Priority access to the VASPA Quarterly Policy Review

Membership Dashboard

• Access to a VASPA membership dashboard with secure login on our website
• Priority technical support
• Unlimited access to all website publications

• Strategic partners seeking enhanced collaboration
• KYC with evidence of company or business registration and utility bill
• Demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the virtual assets industry
• Payment of the annual membership fee of $1,000/year
• Formal onboarding and meeting with the VASPA Board of Trustees/membership

Business Development

• Special relationship manager
• Featured premium directory listing with enhanced company profile
• Priority website placement
• Unlimited job postings with featured placement
• Up to 50%-discounted premium booth at all VASPA events with exhibitions
• Special hosting rights for VASPA flagship events
• Special quarterly market research reports
• Direct partner introductions (3 per quarter)
• Half-yearly business development strategy meetings with VASPA's special team
• Second-right-of-refusal for sponsorship opportunities
• Special partnership opportunities across Africa
• Special discounts on conference sponsorships
• Special keynote speaking slots at major events
• Special press release and achievement amplification support

Education & Resources

• Special early access to all VASPA research and content
• Special industry analysis reports (quarterly)
• 30% discount on all training programs
• Six virtual events passes annually
• General legal advisory support (upon request)
• Special opportunity to create and certify industry training content
• Special access to all conferences and webinars

Governance & Policy

• Five votes at the General Assembly
• Up to two committee leadership positions
• Working group membership and leadership opportunity
• Special policymaker and regulator access secured by VASPA across African markets
• Special quarterly policy and regulatory briefings
• A special seat on the Policy & Regulations Committee
• Special quarterly compliance strategy meetings with VASPA's special team
• Special access to policy and regulatory updates
• Special roundtable participation rights
• Special compliance advisory services
• Special access to the VASPA Quarterly Policy Review

Membership Dashboard

• Access to a VASPA membership dashboard with secure login on our website
• Special technical support
• Unlimited access to website publications

• Major players with a significant market presence locally and internationally with annual revenue above $5,000,000
• KYC with evidence of company or business registration and utility bill
• Demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the virtual assets industry
• Payment of the annual membership fee of $300/year
• Formal onboarding + meeting with the VASPA Board of Trustees/membership

Business Development

• General relationship manager
• General directory listing
• Unlimited job postings
• Discounted booths at all VASPA events with booths
• General access to VASPA's institutional investor network
• Private event hosting rights
• General access to market research reports (quarterly)
• Direct partner introductions (2 per quarter)

Education & Resources

• Early access to all VASPA content
• General research reports
• 20% discount on training programs
• Three virtual events passes annually
• General legal support (upon request)
• Opportunity for speaking slots at major events

Governance & Policy

• Three votes at the General Assembly
• Committee leadership eligibility
• Working group membership rights
• General policymaker and regulator access secured by VASPA across African markets
• General regulatory briefings
• Policy drafting participation
• General roundtable participation
• General compliance advisory
• Access to member-only VASPA Quarterly Policy Review

Membership Dashboard

• Access to a VASPA membership dashboard with secure login on our website

• Growing companies and local players with annual revenue of up to $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
• KYC with evidence of company or business registration and utility bill
• Demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the virtual assets industry
• Payment of the annual membership fee of $200/year
• Formal onboarding + meeting with the VASPA Board of Trustees/ membership

Business Development

• Enhanced directory listing with company profile
• Website features on request
• Four job postings per quarter
• Access to VASPA's talent pool
• Discounted booths at annual events with booths
• Co-branding opportunities
• Member-exclusive marketplace listing
• Direct partner introductions (3 per quarter)

Education & Resources

• Newsletter access
• Comprehensive industry reports
• 15% discount on training programs
• Four virtual events passes annually
• Complete legal template library
• Advanced market data access
• Speaking opportunities at regional events

Governance & Policy

• Two votes at the General Assembly for representatives
• Committee membership eligibility for representatives
• Policy working group participation
• Quarterly regulatory briefings
• Input into policy positions
• Access to member-only VASPA Quarterly Policy Review

Membership Dashboard

• Access to a VASPA membership dashboard with secure login on our website

• Early-stage VASPs and new market entrants with annual revenue of less than $1,000,000
• KYC with evidence of company or business registration and utility bill
• Demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the virtual assets industry
• Payment of the annual membership fee of $100/year
• Formal onboarding + meeting with the VASPA Board of Trustees/membership

Business Development

• Basic listing in VASPA's member directory
• Access to quarterly networking events
• 10% discount on conference and event tickets
• One job posting per quarter
• Website highlight on request

Education & Resources

• Access to monthly newsletters
• Basic industry reports
• 15% discount on training programs
• Two virtual events passes annually
• Access to basic compliance templates
• Basic market data access

Governance & Policy

• One vote at the General Assembly
• Observer status in one committee
• General policy updates and basic regulatory alerts
• Participate in policy roundtables and discussions with other stakeholders
• Access to member-only VASPA Quarterly Policy Review

Membership Dashboard

• Access to a VASPA membership dashboard with a secure login on our website