At the heart of the Burning Man ethos is the principle of decommodification, meaning that commercial transactions are largely eschewed within the event. Instead, participants are encouraged to collaborate, create art, express themselves freely, and gift one another without the exchange of money. The event is guided by ten principles, including radical inclusion, gifting, civic responsibility, and leaving no trace. These principles form the foundation of the community that gathers at Burning Man each year, fostering an environment of cooperation, creativity, and openness.