​Led by Vitalik Buterin, d/acc is his vision for a more thoughtful approach to technological acceleration—one that prioritizes decentralization, defense, and democracy. In recent years, he has emphasized the need to advance technology without concentrating power, pushing back against models that rely on centralized control. ​d/acc is co-hosted by Berkeley RDI, a leading academic voice on safe, responsible and decentralized AI & blockchains since Fall 2021. ​Following DevconSEA, this first d/acc gathering of the year focuses on expanding the movement and forging alliances, shaping a future where technology strengthens autonomy rather than erodes it.

​Join to explore artificial intelligence and digital infrastructures as tool, expression, and shared resource of the commons. ​How we can fund, govern, and align these transformative technologies to serve as public goods? ​How can we center ethics, accessibility and scientific rigor across development and deployment? ​How can we balance creativity and safety to protect, steward and design digital and human systems? ​On March 15-16, join us at the iconic Internet Archive in San Francisco for Funding the Commons: San Francisco 2025, the 12th edition of our global conference series. This interdisciplinary gathering leaders, researchers, builders, and policymakers for discourse on bold ideas, actionable solutions, and coordinated interventions in funding and governance for open technologies.

Learn how to navigate the evolving relationship between technology and governance and understand how legislation impacts innovation. Join us for a 90-minute interactive workshop tailored to beginners, career changers, and those interested in a career in tech.