Alex Scott
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I accelerate Solana adoption in the Middle East. Member of @SuperteamAE.
Dubai, UAE
Joined March 2007
i pitched solana to indonesian, korean and singaporean TV news stations from dubai today. the best part was tapping into our regional superteam leads who prepped me with data and insights from the frontlines. grateful for this global network
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if you work in crypto and live in the UK/EU then you need to leave. the solana economic zone has been designed for you to: > network w/ major crypto teams > observe local biz opportunities > meet others who moved it's a trial run before you decide where to go next
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REMINDER: UAE has no cap on stablecoin holdings, no personal income tax and no capital gains tax on crypto or any other asset
INTEL: The United Kingdom has proposed new regulations that would cap individual stablecoin holdings at £20,000
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we're looking for SEZ Demo Day sponsors on 5 dec. dm for more info. here's an overview: $5 to 15k sponsorship - $$ goes 100% to founders. 500+ people from 50 countries will be attending irl. the live video (and your brand) will reach to 50K+ viewers
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you can find all our upcoming events here:
luma.com
View and subscribe to events from Superteam Middle East on Luma. Made for Solana founders, operators and builders.
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2.5 years ago we held our first solana event in dubai. ~50 people applied and i approved almost everyone. our events are now typically 3x to 5x oversubscribed. my advice to getting in: > show proof of work in the solana eco > give a strong social profile > apply early
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if you're coming to the solana economic zone and you're a startup founder then you will also want to apply for the SEZ demo day: > live streamed to more than 30K people > cash prize money with no equity > live on stage in dubai register via the link:
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if you're coming to the solana economic zone and you're a startup founder then you will also want to apply for the SEZ demo day: > live streamed to more than 30K people > cash prize money with no equity > live on stage in dubai register via the link:
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if you're coming to the solana economic zone and you're a startup founder then you will also want to apply for the SEZ demo day: > live streamed to more than 30K people > cash prize money with no equity > live on stage in dubai register via the link:
luma.com
Solana Demo Day 2025 — Startup Application Presented by Solana Economic Zone 📅 Date: Friday, December 5th 🕓 Time: 4:00–9:00 PM 📍 Location: Shared upon…
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3 reasons to join the solana economic zone: 1/ hear the latest alpha from solana leaders 2/ cowork with food, caffine and fast wifi 3/ epic side events across dubai + AD https://t.co/aMJAEs08o6
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solana economic zone dubai preview: > 50%+ startup founders > 150 Superteam members > 500 people from 50+ countries > 220 people investing in solana startups 1 to 7 december, register now at https://t.co/5IuPilokyK
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COO of a prominent stablecoin neobank applied for UAE visa. stuck w/ no response for weeks. we escalated the case and unblocked within 24 hours. this is the power of superteam uae - we help solana builders win onchain and irl. no other ecosystem offers this.
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bookmark this if you’re coming to breakpoint. all the advice you need to get around the UAE capital
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just as Singapore was wide open and booming in the 2000s then turned inwards and protectionist in the 2020s — the UAE is in growth mode but will eventually make it much harder for new entrants. if you’re globally mobile then consider getting in while you still can
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Calling all builders - if you're participating in the @solana x402 hackathon. Or any hackathon happening right now. We're offering 1M free inference token grants for @eigenlayer verifiable inference (EigenAI) ⚡️ Reply to this tweet with an EOA address and tag @0xProtoCon and
The x402 Solana Hackathon is live 🔥 It’s time to build at the frontier of payments: internet native, designed for AI $50,000 in prizes across 5 tracks 👇
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many breakpoint side events are already on luma. register your interest now to avoid missing out.
luma.com
View and subscribe to events from Breakpoint 2025 Community Events on Luma. Community run side events happening during Breakpoint 2025.
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consider securing your UAE visa next time you transit through. the requirements are getting tougher every month: > 6 months proof of income is now required for remote work visa (prev 3 months) > freelancer visas in many freezones are 'suspended til further notice'
if you're a remote employee or contractor earning a fixed salary >USD $3,500/month from a company outside the UAE then you can get a Remote Work Visa for $2,000. now you are able to: > live in the UAE with no long term commitments > get a drivers license, bank account and
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solana events: meet great people, get fit and experience the future of onchain wearables
Won best ladies at the Solana padel match. Got the CUDIS wellness ring! 🎾💨💨 Thank you @SuperteamAE & @CudisWellness and @InnaK2305 for the great organization! ✨
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