In November 2024, SEED Latam embarked on a mission to empower Latin American enthusiasts to attend Devcon in Bangkok, Thailand. 🇹🇭
The Scholarship Program provided 10 selected builders with financial support and complimentary tickets to the conference, enabling them to immerse themselves in the vibrant Web3 ecosystem.
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Wildcat's Adventure
Wildcat's journey led him to The Mu in Chiang Mai, a co-working space uniting blockchain enthusiasts. He participated in the Lanna Hackathon, discovering initiatives like FindSpaceTime and Syntonikka. In Bangkok, he attended the DeFi Security Summit and Governance Day, collaborating with fellow scholars and academics.
https://paragraph.xyz/@wild-tales/the-devcon-experience
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Valentina's Inspiration
Valentina found Devcon to be an overwhelming and incredibly inspiring experience. She attended side events like SheFi and Governance Day, highlighting the diverse topics covered at Devcon, from Layer 2 solutions to real-world applications bridging TradFi and DeFi.
https://medium.com/@valenlucianade/my-devcon-journey-a-week-of-inspiration-in-bangkok-9d2a1eff3f30
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Jisto's Exploration
Jisto ventured into pop-up cities like Invisible Garden and MuChiangMai in Chiang Mai, presenting his project "Gardens," a platform dedicated to capital distribution and governance for public goods. At the Edge City Lanna Hackathon, his team developed "PopupPass," an on-chain certification solution for event passes, securing third place in the WorldCoin category.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cnZHclfrtQvlyzKst0JsA7lTYGZNjXjuL9bwo_OoLDE/edit?usp=sharing
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Carlos' Transformation
Carlos described his Devcon experience as transformative, allowing him to delve into the global Web3 ecosystem and connect with professionals across various disciplines. Engaging in hackathons and events expanded his perspective and deepened his crypto knowledge.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iUAi91DfLwFoNF2cMWd1oh9GIAg-Z7oZWvZOntVF1Cg/edit?usp=sharing
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Lucho's Contributions
Lucho engaged in pop-up cities in Chiang Mai, presenting his project "Gardens." At the Edge City Lanna Hackathon, his team developed "PopupPass," earning third place in the WorldCoin category. He also participated in EthGlobal Bangkok, creating "AruSwap," a cross-chain swap platform utilizing Circle's CCTP protocol.
Reporte de Experiencia DevCon 2024 - Tailandia
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The Scholarship Program did more than just enable attendance at Devcon; it served as a catalyst for professional advancement and opened new horizons for our scholars.
Through active participation in hackathons, workshops, and networking events, they forged meaningful connections with industry leaders, potential collaborators, and peers from around the globe.
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The scholars returned home not only with enhanced technical knowledge but also with a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration. They are now poised to contribute more significantly to their local communities, bringing global insights to regional challenges and fostering growth within the Latin American tech ecosystem.
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The success of our Scholarship Program highlights the profound impact that support and inclusion can have within the tech community. Inspired by our scholars' achievements and the connections they've made, we are committed to expanding our efforts to empower more individuals from Latin America.
Together, we can shape a future where diversity drives innovation and where opportunities are accessible to all.