# About Commons Hub Brussels

## What is Commons Hub Brussels?

Commons Hub Brussels is a coworking and event space located at **Rue de la Madeleine 51, 1000 Brussels, Belgium**, right in front of Brussels Central Station.

It is more than just a space — it is a living ecosystem where community builders come together to share resources, knowledge, and inspiration. We provide the infrastructure and support for communities to gather, collaborate, and thrive. Whether you're hosting an event, looking for a workspace, or seeking to connect with like-minded individuals, Commons Hub is your home.

## Mission

We are dedicated to rediscovering and nurturing the commons — shared resources managed by communities for the benefit of all. Our mission is to provide a physical space where communities can experiment with new models of collaboration, governance, and economics.

## The Commons Hub Token (CHT)

We have developed our own community token — the **Commons Hub Token (CHT)** — an ERC20 token on the Celo blockchain.

Unlike traditional currency, CHT is an abundant currency that comes into existence when a member contributes time, energy, and care to the community. Tokens can be used to book rooms, get coffee or drinks, and can be exchanged between members.

- Token contract: [0x65dd32834927de9e57e72a3e2130a19f81c6371d](https://celoscan.io/token/0x65dd32834927de9e57e72a3e2130a19f81c6371d)
- Chain: Celo (Chain ID: 42220)
- Symbol: CHT

Learn more: [Economy](https://commonshub.brussels/economy)

## Transparency

All our finances are publicly visible. We use blockchain-based accounts (Gnosis Chain with EURe stablecoin) alongside traditional payment processing (Stripe) to ensure full financial transparency.

- [View our finances](https://commonshub.brussels/finance)

## Spaces

We have multiple rooms available for events, workshops, meetings, and community gatherings. See all rooms at [rooms.md](https://commonshub.brussels/rooms.md).

## Featured Community Partners

- [BeImpact](https://www.be-impact.org): National platform for impact entrepreneurs in Belgium, helping them fundraise, access opportunities, and gain visibility.
- [BeDonut](https://bedonut.be): Bringing Doughnut Economics to Belgium, promoting a regenerative and distributive economy.
- [Commons Lab](https://commonslab.be): Research and practice lab dedicated to developing and studying commons-based initiatives.
- [DAO.brussels](https://dao.brussels): Crypto community exploring decentralized autonomous organizations and Web3 governance in Brussels.
- [Innerpreneurs](https://innerpreneurs.org): Community of entrepreneurial leaders who embody leadership from within, serving current and future generations.
- [North Star AGI](https://www.ns2agi.com): AI & robotics education through hackathons and community events across Belgium.
- [Open Collective](https://opencollective.com): Platform enabling communities to collect and spend money transparently.
- [RCR2](https://asblrcr.be/): RCR2 - Reseau de Collectifs en Recherche de Resilience.
- [Rebel](https://rebel.studio): Creative community initiative driving social and cultural innovation in Belgium.
- [Regens Unite](https://regensunite.earth): Global community uniting regenerators to heal the planet and build regenerative systems.
- [Steward Owned](https://purpose-economy.org/en/): Promoting purpose-driven ownership models where companies serve their mission, not shareholders.

## All Partners

- [Apus et les Cocottes Volantes](https://apusetlescocottesvolantes.com/): Creative collective bringing art and community together through collaborative projects.
- [BeImpact](https://www.be-impact.org): National platform for impact entrepreneurs in Belgium, helping them fundraise, access opportunities, and gain visibility.
- [BeDonut](https://bedonut.be): Bringing Doughnut Economics to Belgium, promoting a regenerative and distributive economy.
- [BeesCoop](https://bees-coop.be): Brussels' first participative supermarket, a social cooperative managed by and for its members.
- [Commons Lab](https://commonslab.be): Research and practice lab dedicated to developing and studying commons-based initiatives.
- [DAO.brussels](https://dao.brussels): Crypto community exploring decentralized autonomous organizations and Web3 governance in Brussels.
- [Fondation Mycelium](https://fondation-mycelium.be): Foundation supporting regenerative initiatives and interconnected community projects.
- [Inflights](https://inflights.com): Community of drone pilots in 130 different countries.
- [Innerpreneurs](https://innerpreneurs.org): Community of entrepreneurial leaders who embody leadership from within, serving current and future generations.
- [North Star AGI](https://www.ns2agi.com): AI & robotics education through hackathons and community events across Belgium.
- [Open Collective](https://opencollective.com): Platform enabling communities to collect and spend money transparently.
- [RCR2](https://asblrcr.be/): RCR2 - Reseau de Collectifs en Recherche de Resilience.
- [Rebel](https://rebel.studio): Creative community initiative driving social and cultural innovation in Belgium.
- [Regens Unite](https://regensunite.earth): Global community uniting regenerators to heal the planet and build regenerative systems.
- [Steward Owned](https://purpose-economy.org/en/): Promoting purpose-driven ownership models where companies serve their mission, not shareholders.

## How to Get Involved

- **Visit us**: Drop by at Rue de la Madeleine 51, 1000 Brussels every Friday for our community potluck at 12:30pm.
- **Become a member**: [Apply for membership](https://commonshub.brussels/apply)
- **Book a room**: [View our rooms](https://commonshub.brussels/rooms)
- **Attend an event**: [See upcoming events](https://commonshub.brussels/events.md)
- **Join our Discord**: [discord.commonshub.brussels](https://discord.commonshub.brussels)

## Workshops

Come play the game of the Commons to learn about the 8 principles of Elinor Ostrom to manage our common resources.
Book the workshop for you or for your team or community.

[View all our workshops](https://commonshub.brussels/workshops)

## Contact

- **Email**: hello@commonshub.brussels
- **Address**: Rue de la Madeleine 51, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- **Discord**: https://discord.commonshub.brussels
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/commonshub_bxl/
- **LinkedIn**: https://be.linkedin.com/company/commonshub-brussels/
- **X/Twitter**: https://x.com/commonshub_bxl
- **Newsletter**: https://paragraph.com/@commonshub_bxl
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