1\ 🧵 36h are so short to digest the magic last weekend in Rome... But let's try. A little dream came true after years of crazy efforts. Being surrounded by so many beautiful minds & hearts, all driving change for good - pure energy! The convergence has just started. ⚡️

UNITED IN PRIVACY The importance of collaboration 🧩🧩 @vpavlin x @Logos_network, @brewster_kahle x @internetarchive, T. Brown x @germnetwork, A. Ozdemir x @Stanford, @NanakNihal x @humntech, R. Fraser x @BKCHarvard, @AndyGuzmanEth x @PrivacyEthereum, @jaromil x @DyneOrg,

@naval @MindsFiction @zooko Markets are indeed plutocracies, which is exactly why they are terrible at preserving civil liberties. A plutocracy optimizes for 'number go up' in the short term. If removing privacy pumped the bag 20%, the market would vote for it tomorrow. The 'virtue signaling' you dismiss

Yesterday, we had the chance to host a meaningful conversation at the Hub about Network States and Network Societies. It was a pleasure to join forces with other hubs around the world for this global, plural event. Big thanks to @RadxChange, Community Gardening,

Network State or Network Society? Debate on the new perspective of social organization after the Peace of Westphalia. In @urbeEth HUB with @xcryptonomad by @veracuranetwork and @hubs_network_

Network States or Network Societies (plural event) - Rome 🇮🇹 Together with @RadxChange, Community Gardening, @hubs_network_ and @v_era3, we’re bringing the conversation IRL directly at Urbe Hub. This is a plural event in coordination with other hubs too. Wondering when where

While everyone's at Devconnect 🇦🇷 a reminder that IRL next phase is atomic and decentralized. Last month in Rome, at Urbe Village, we ran an experiment: Can a small conference create real value for a DAO? ⌐◨-◨ Nouns gave us 1.5 ETH → we returned 2.45 ETH + 2 new members

THE WORD IS OUT! huge congrats to @ethereumfndn, @VitalikButerin, @kassandraETH for demoing the Kohaku wallet. onchain privacy is entering a new stage, and we’re honoured to be a part of it. privacy, by default, right in the comfort of your wallet. Ethereum is for privacy.

Europe’s problem is not overregulation, it is the lack of digitalisation. => read our latest policy brief

It’s critical for policy to reflect the pragmatic and technical realities of securing $100B+ onchain, without intermediaries. Meet the Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance.

Octant DeFi Summit

It’s official! Yesterday’s high-level roundtable marked the launch of the European Decentralisation Institute With the @lisboncouncil , we explored how decentralisation turns sovereignty from ambition into capability. Five key takeaways👇 🧵

🎥 Full recordings of the Web3 x Good Conference are live! Relive all panels & keynotes - ReFi, DAOs, Public Goods, AI for Good & more. 👉 https://t.co/BKTIfScywI Next up: the aftermovie + impact report. For Good 💚

We’re excited to share our 2025 State of Crypto report. This year’s story: the maturation of the crypto industry — with growing institutional adoption, the rise of stablecoins, better infrastructure, new consumer experiences, and long-awaited regulatory clarity. Read the full

The @a16z report is super interesting. My favorite slide: Developing countries account for the majority of actual on-chain activity through mobile wallet usage. Countries like India, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Argentina collectively represent over 50% of monthly active mobile

And what's next is even better. Can't wait 🐺✌🏻💚 CC: @EFDevcon @farcaster_xyz

1/🧵 Web3 for Good Is Real. Just Getting Started ⚡🌍 What a day: full of energy, emotion, and purpose. The first Web3 x Good Conference brought together some of the most inspiring minds using Web3 to make a positive impact in the real world. More... 👇

3\ 🧵 Huge kudos to all orgs & 20+ speakers who shared groundbreaking work. 🙌 Stay tuned for photos, recordings & impact report. Because this isn’t fluff... It’s real energy convergence turning into action. For all, for good. 💚

2\ 🧵 The first event of its kind, organized by @v_era3 & hosted at the @urbeEth village. Public good + web3 builders = amazing synergy. 🌍 Thanks to our main sponsors, @nounsdao & @ENS_DAO. Even with little cash, we made real impact. Imagine with more... 💪

@Chexxee @urbeEth @nicnode @OctantApp @RifaiSicilia @karmahq_ Highlight was regen dinner curated by @xcryptonomad @v_era3