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Based on models that promote mass participation, mass acceptance and mass involvement, the Bitcoin Alliance of Canada has been structured as a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of Bitcoin among Canadian consumers, merchants, and policy makers; to promoting Bitcoin adoption in Canada; and to furthering study and research in Bitcoin and other virtual currencies. The BAC leadership consists of a seven member board, elected by an independent committee of Bitcoin enthusiasts from across the country. Also joining the team is Stu Hoegner as Legal Counsel, as well as accountants, and executive director Anthony Di Iorio.
Along with the new website the BAC is also making an announcement regarding membership. "After months of discussion between the board and the Bitcoin community, the BAC is excited to announce its membership structure", says Executive Director Anthony Di Iorio. "The idea is to have a free base BAC membership, with upgraded paid memberships that will offer voting rights and other perks. We feel it's important to always offer a free option for whatever we are organizing", continues Di Iorio. "Our goal is to represent a large portion of the Bitcoin community in Canada and nothing gets more numbers behind you than free memberships and actions the garner mass participation", For those wanting a say in various voting situations and for added benefits, yearly paid memberships are offered at the equivalent of $25 paid in BTC, and lifetime memberships of $125 equivalent in BTC. Industry membership structure will be determined in the upcoming weeks with the input from the Canadian Bitcoin community and the membership base.