Hi everyone!
Iām Sonia, also a member of the Women in Web3 Bootcamp. 
Iām a digital stragegist, illustrator and creative with over 4 years of experience within different industries. Recently I have been involved as a Web3 enthusiast and started my professional path as a community builder in descentralized platforms, as well as certifications in blockchain programming languages such as Solidity.
Hi everyone. My name is Sandra, Iām from MĆ©xico and Iād like to share a bit of my experience as a participant at the bootcamp.
These past few weeks have been an incredible introduction to the blockchain world. Our mentors are women and men from diverse backgrounds who have shared their knowledge and experience, presenting insightful materials and supporting us even after our scheduled sessions.
As someone pursuing a degree online, I cannot stress enough how valuable spaces like Women in Web3 are. Like Lali said, the sense of community and support weāve created has surpassed anything I could have imagined. The way everyone is willing to share, collaborate, and help each other out has been super inspiring.
Iād also like to point out that spaces like Women in Web3 are not just important; they are essential. Here in Latin America, where women remain underrepresented in tech, I truly believe programs like WiW3 play a crucial role in leveling the field by empowering us to pursue careers in this industry no matter our age, background, or location.
Big big thanks to the Women Biz team @criptomommy for their amazing work. The dedication and love theyāve put into creating this program has shown, and their commitment and mentorship are invaluable.
Hi everyone! My name is Luciana, and Iām from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Iām a QA Manual Tester, and first of all, Iād like to express my gratitude to WomenBiz, an initiative by @criptomommy, for their incredible work in supporting women. This is my first foray into the Web3, Blockchain, and Crypto world, and Iāve found a passionate interest in these topics. Iāve had to overcome my shyness, which has been a big step for me since Iāve always been in the shadows. On my social networks, Iāve started sharing information and weekly challenges about Blockchain, which is incredibly exciting for me. The spaces theyāve created for women to empower Latinas and increase female participation in the IT industry are truly amazing, so thank you! Iām thrilled to be a part of this community; the coordinators and colleagues are incredibly supportive and empathetic. I wish everyone success in their careers in Web3! 
Hi everyone! Iām Karen Honorio, and Iām super excited to share my experience as a fellow at the āWomen in Web3ā Bootcamp by WomenBiz. From systems engineering to fashion design, Iām passionate about both tech and art!
First off, huge thanks for the opportunity to be part of this bootcamp. Shoutout to @criptomommy for putting together such an awesome program, and big props to all the ambassadors whoāve got our backs every week, and our amazing speakers for their inspiring talks.
This bootcamp has been a real thrill ride, diving deep into the world of Web3 in a hands-on way. Each session pushes us to learn more and put our knowledge into practice. Personally, Iām figuring out how to apply these tools in one of my startups, blending my love for tech and fashion.
In our last session, we dug into Optimism, exploring its ecosystem and its mantra: āBuild a world that benefits all, owned by none.ā The Optimism Collective is all about creating a new digital governance model where doing good for the community pays off for individuals.
So letās keep the positive vibes going and tackle the world with hope, pitching in to make it a fairer, more respectful, responsible, and inclusive place. Thatās how we grow together and achieve big things!
Find me on my social media platforms:
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Hello everyone! Iām Karen Honorio, and Iām thrilled to share my experience as a participant in the āWomen in Web3ā Bootcamp by WomenBiz. With a background in systems engineering and fashion design, Iām passionate about both technology and art!
First and foremost, I want to express my deep gratitude for the opportunity to be part of this bootcamp. Iād like to give a big shoutout to @criptomommy for her dedication in shaping this fantastic program, and to all the ambassadors who support us week after week, as well as our outstanding speakers for their inspiring talks.
This initiative has been truly exhilarating for me, immersing us in the captivating world of Web3 in a structured and challenging manner. Each session motivates us to expand our knowledge and apply what weāve learned through practical exercises. Personally, Iām exploring how to integrate these tools into one of my startups, which merges my two passions: technology and fashion.
In our latest session, we delved into the concept of Optimism, delving into its ecosystem and its guiding principle: āBuild a world that benefits all, owned by none.ā The Optimism Collective aims to establish a novel model of digital governance where positive contributions to the community are rewarded with individual benefits.
In summary, letās maintain an optimistic outlook and approach the world with hope, proposing solutions that contribute to making it a more equitable, respectful, responsible, and inclusive place. This is how we foster collective growth and achieve great things together!
Find me on my social media platforms:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenhonoriocarrillo/
X: https://twitter.com/KarenHonorio1
hola buenas tardes mi nombre es Karolina Flores, Soy bacteriĆ³logo de profesiĆ³n pastelera canina de corazĆ³n, Venezolana viviendo en el increĆble Peru me considero una persona curiosa, creativa , dedicada y quiero compartir mi experiencias dentro de Bootcamp.
Primero agradecer a cada una de ustedes por su apoyo y a todo el equipo de women biz por el esfuerzo y dedicaciĆ³n, este BOOTCAMP ha sido un reto para mi que soy una novata en la materia, me di cuenta que a veces nos limitamos en cuanto a conocimiento y abrirnos a estas posibilidad que nos ofrece la web 3 y Optimism es maravilloso.
Actualmente estoy investigando, aprendiendo y enamorandome del camino , de la nueva era.
Aprender sobre la Blockchain, Optimism y Gobernanza, Staking, NFT ha sido apasionanteā¦
Seguimos paso a paso juntas cada una a su tiempo, pero avanzando.
gracias @criptomommy por siempre aportar positivismo a la comunidad
Hello everyone!
My name is Sandy Reyna, and at 27 years old, Iām a Systems Engineer passionate about innovation and technology. Currently, Iām immersed in an exciting learning adventure at the Women in Web3 Bootcamp, where Iām exploring the fascinating world of Blockchain.
In this bootcamp, Iām acquiring knowledge about a wide range of topics that are revolutionizing the technology industry. From understanding how DApps work to exploring the concepts of Proof of Work and Proof of Stake, each day I dive into new challenges and discoveries. Additionally, Iām delving into the exciting world of tokenization, Smart Contracts, NFTs and their various standards, as well as the concept of Stake and the impact of the Optimism ecosystem on Blockchain technology.
This learning journey is proving to be a rewarding experience, allowing me to expand my horizons and acquire skills that Iām confident will be fundamental to my professional development.
Iām excited about what the future holds in the world of Blockchain and eager to apply everything Iām learning in my career!
Hi, my name is Elizabeth Pacheco and thanks to the Womenbiz BOOTCAMP I was able to learn about the Optimism blockchain, which I think is great because of all that their ecosystem offers. I have a few years in Web3 and yet I had not heard about it, so I am happy to acquire new learnings together great women.
You can also find me on Twitter:
Hi everyone, my name is Nicole! 
Iām currently dedicated to the analysis and design of digital products, recently I graduated as a software engineer 
Iām grateful to be part of this bootcamp since Iāve learned a lot about the web3 ecosystem and blockchain networks. 
So far I could learn about how blockchain networks really work, also how DApps are constituted, the governance of communities in Web3, the generation of Tokens and NFTs, and many additional topics. 
Iād like to thank Women Biz for this initiative that allows many women to learn about this new technology 
We can also connect on LinkedIn and Twitter, it will be a pleasure to meet you 
Hello everyone! Iām Valeria, a communicator by profession but a technology enthusiast at heart. My journey into the world of blockchain began as a curiosity and blossomed into a passion that led me to participate in the Women in Web3 bootcamp by Women Biz.
During this exciting bootcamp, Iāve had the opportunity to dive into a sea of knowledge about innovative tools like the digital wallet, NFTs, Mirror, Paragraph, and many more. Additionally, Iāve had the privilege to engage in incredible forums such as those hosted by Optimism, where Iāve connected with brilliant minds and learned from industry experts.
Iām thrilled to continue exploring the boundless possibilities offered by the blockchain technology space and to share my journey with all of you. Together, we can continue building a more inclusive and innovative future!
Hello! My name is Catherine. I am a geography and lover of technology in all its forms and dimensions. These weeks have been very intense seeing topics such as Wallet, cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, decentralized governance, and much more. I joined the āWomen in Web3ā bootcamp because I am a techie. I am also pursuing a masterās degree in Geographic Information Technologies. I have worked for the leading Asian GIS company, which used blockchain in its software and I would like to continue learning much more about the subject. What I liked most is meeting a huge community of people in blockchain, which is growing more and more. I am passionate about learning and teaching technology. This week I was excited to discover new wallets, different from the ones I have already tried. The most challenging task I have had so far was designing my own fungible and non-fungible Tokens. PS, I am fascinated by POAPs, since visually they are beautiful.
Hello, I introduce myself to the community. My name is Raicelys GĆ³mez, although in the Web3 ecosystem I am known as āGorayiiā. Iāve been in Web3 since 2018, and although Iām familiar with this fascinating world, itās only now that Iām getting to know the fundamentals of the Optimism network and its ecosystem. To be honest, Iām currently in the process of learning about Optimism, so I really appreciate the educational support from the organizers of the āWomen in Web3ā bootcamp.
Web3 is also about building community, so Iām sharing my social media profiles to connect with you all:
X (Twitter) | Linkedin
Hello, my name is Roxicris and Iām a UX/UI Designer. You can find more about my work here: (https://www.behance.net/gallery/186989251/Portafolio-UXUI). For the past few weeks, Iāve been learning at the Women Biz Web 3 bootcamp, and itās been a new experience learning alongside great women from the web 3 world. Iām excited to be able to build decentralized user-centric digital products in the future, and what better way than with Optimism, as I share their philosophy of creating a more optimistic world.
Hi Katie,
I had not read your post but wanted to share some thoughts. Although the concept of crypto is founded on principles of inclusivity, the reality often falls short of this ideal. I also do want to note that even though her community is called WomenBiz, Brigid hosts events that cater to both men and women throughout the year.
This bootcamp is designed to address two key challenges: language barriers and the gender gap within the industry. Research indicates that women occupy around 26% of all crypto-related jobs, and only approximately 6% hold top leadership positions, with a significant gender disparity at the CEO level where 94% are male. I donāt know if you have seen this recent research by the Association Women in Crypto: Association for Women in Cryptocurrency on LinkedIn: Association for Women in Cryptocurrency Inaugural Report Finds Noteworthyā¦ | 14 comments
Personally, I have also experienced the positive impact of providing safe spaces for women can have. Anecdotally I have also seen this impact. Recently we announced a workshop tailored for women, and several asked that we do not include men as they did not feel as comfortable asking questions. This was not initially our plan but opted to respect this request. We had 50 women actively engaged, when in previous sessions we had less women participate, and less engagement. I prefer to host twice as many events, some only for women, if these are going to help us close the gender gap.
I am a firm believer that initiatives like this bootcamp, along with others like Shefiās program and Surge Women, aim to bridge this gender gap and create a more inclusive environment. Specialized programs like these play a crucial role in attracting and empowering more women in the crypto space.
However, I agree that further research is necessary, and ultimately, our goal should be to continue to build programs that foster unity and inclusivity across the board. Yet, I believe that initiatives like this bootcamp are necessary and have a positive impact in advancing towards the overarching goal of inclusivity within the crypto community. Thank you for engaging, this is a very important discussion and happy to connect at any time to discuss how we help achieve this vision.
Super cool to read all these stories about the impact this project is having on so many lives and how many new brains are tuning in to whatās happening 
Also interesting to see how many men are on the āteachers and mentorsā list on the bootcamp website, and to learn that WomenBiz hosts events open to men. Makes me think of the projectās purpose as less about exclusion and more about creating another north star to focus collective energy.
It seems like every new north star produces another puzzle piece to the overall picture of what crypto is really doing for society. Interested to see what pieces emerge from this and fit them into my own limited view of the big picture. I always seem to get a boost of inspiration and creativity when a new one comes along. Stuff I hadnāt - and couldnāt have - thought about on my own. Good times.
@MonicaTalan - I find it interesting that the two stats youāve chosen to include are about jobs and leadership positions. I fully realize those are relevant to the current state of crypto as we transition from legacy systems, but my idealistic/optimistic hope is that ājobsā (especially āleadership positionsā) are something we can evolve beyond. Honestly, if we donāt, I will likely consider the whole thing a failure.
I went down the rabbit hole a bit on the link you dropped and found this quote from VernÄ Myers, the head of inclusion at Netflix -
"Diversity is being invited to the party,
inclusion is being asked to dance.ā
My question is, what if the party sucks? Do you even want an invite?
Love this āMakes me think of the projectās purpose as less about exclusion and more about creating another north star to focus collective energyā.
Great observation on data, maybe these are Web2 metrics. Honest question, what data do you think we should be looking at?
And yes, we donāt want to be at every party, that is where the transparency comes in, understanding the type of party or dance. Thanks for the questions and engagement.
Hi everyone! Iām Navy, and Iām so excited to be here today to share my journey into the fascinating world of web3. I started out as a data analyst and SEO product manager, but my curiosity about blockchain technology turned into a full-blown passion. This passion led me to participate in the amazing Women in Web3 bootcamp by Women Biz. I learned about all sorts of innovative tools that are shaping the future of the internet, from digital wallets that give us more control over our finances to NFTs that are revolutionizing the way we own and interact with digital assets. We also explored platforms like Mirror and Paragraph that are making it easier for anyone to create and share content directly on the blockchain. One of the most valuable aspects of my web3 journey has been connecting with the incredible community. I had the privilege of participating in forums hosted by Optimism, a leading blockchain platform. The more I learn about web3, the more excited I become about its potential to create a more inclusive and innovative future. Blockchain technology has the power to transform the way we interact with the internet, giving us more control over our data and creating new opportunities for ownership and participation. Iām thrilled to continue exploring this ever-evolving space and contribute my skills and knowledge to help build a better web for everyone. I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas ā letās keep the conversation going and build a more inclusive web3 future together. Thank you!
Itās a good question. Iām not sure I have a good answer, but Iāll share some thoughts that have emerged for me, maybe it moves something for you and/or others.
My first thought was āyou make what you measureā which begs the question, what do we want to make? Everyoneās got their own answer, but since weāre talking about diversity and inclusion statisticsā¦
As far as I understand it, the intent behind diversity and inclusion seems to be about distributing the ability for individuals to affect change on reality - make decisions, earn money, influence the culture, learn things, etc. - across a broad audience with a wide range of experiences. We want to make the world we live in more balanced, more reflective of the wants/needs/desires of the many rather than the few.
If anyone thinks thatās wrong or incomplete, I am very interested in feedback. Assuming for the moment thatās close enough to play with, it is extremely aligned with my understanding of the intent behind web3. Collectively we might label the ability to affect change on reality as āpowerā (though Iām not stoked about that word since it carries some cultural baggage). Everyone has some amount of power by this definition, but on the whole of humanity there is a huge disparity.
Some of the ways web3 is distributing power are through open currency design and issuance, codified group decision making, asynchronous/semi-autonomous workflows, and cultural evolution. Thereās probably a lot more and these four themselves could be extensively unpacked, but Iām just spitballing here.
Since weāre in the middle of legacy ā web3 transition it might make more sense to try and conceptualize some kind of end game for crypto to consider for data/metrics - since this will influence how and what we build - rather than just looking at where we are today. Thereās a bit of a catch-22 here though, since we want everyone to weigh in on that end game vision. Otherwise weāre just repeating old problems where a handful of people make decisions that affect everyone.
Maybe what the current āweā needs to measure is the distribution of voice and how it translates to actions. Maybe the data for voice is in social graphs, community participation, DAO votes, token holders, etc. Quantity is straightforward to measure, but to figure out how well voice translates to action would require sifting out some kind of summaries or context. Then we could look at github projects, grant allocations, DAO proposals and things like that to see how reflective actions are of voice.
Some questions I will be thinking about:
I wrote whatās above yesterday and saw something to add. Crypto obscures demographic information by design. Thereās certainly some digging one can do to get a sense of things, but since anti-sybil technology that preserves privacy is moving along fast and since weāre working in the digital sphere where we can put 4 billion perspectives in the same interface, maybe it makes more sense to just measure how many anti-sybil accounts exist (if half of the world has one itās probably pretty diverse, if all of the world has one itās as diverse as possible) and then focus on their āvoiceā data and how it translates to actions.
One last thing I want to share on the āpotential harmā topic. Curious to hear any feedback on this. Itās by no means thoroughly researched (maybe the poo emojis give that away), just my intuition from talking with lots of people about it over the years. Particularly interested to hear from @katie and/or @0xDonPepe if yāall have anything to add.
Ya Iām not trying to get into a philosophical debate. Iām a āwoman in cryptoā and I made it here on my own. Creating identity based programs is antithetical to the whole ethos of crypto, creating a solution for a problem that doesnāt really exist, and also slightly insulting imo. But we can agree to disagree, itās all good.
Hi Optimism Collective:
Iām Sara HernĆ”ndez. I am currently enrolled in the Women in Web3 Bootcamp, an incredible initiative created by the Women Biz community. During the class led by @criptomommy I was introduced to the Optimism Collective and its governance structure, which sparked my interest and inspired me to share my learning.
Optimism: A Blockchain Governance Tool with Social Impact
Optimism stands out as an online governance tool within the blockchain technology landscape. It emerges as a potential solution to the persistent and growing challenges that humanity faces, such as unequal and unsatisfactory access to basic societal needs like food, water, and housing. Additionally, Optimism addresses the crucial issue of upholding and respecting human rights.
As a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), Optimism operates through a Collective and a Network, utilizing a governance plan to make decisions regarding resource allocation. To implement a project within a DAO, it undergoes three distinct phases:
The voting process in Optimism is safeguarded by various mechanisms, including automation, transparency, and resistance to censorship. These measures ensure the integrity and fairness of the voting system, preventing manipulation and ensuring that the voice of the community is heard.
At the heart of Optimismās new economy lies a cycle that generates revenue, fosters network growth, and drives progress towards the organizationās mission. Revenue is primarily generated through transaction fees, with a portion allocated to the public goods infrastructure.
Optimism adopts an IMPACT = BENEFIT approach to project selection. This framework involves evaluating a projectās potential impact and assigning retroactive funding based on its historical performance. Additionally, existing projects are regularly reviewed and assessed for their continued relevance and effectiveness.
The Citizen House plays a crucial role in allocating resources to community projects, aligning with the Collectiveās vision. Meanwhile, the Token House oversees network improvements, incentives, and treasuries, prioritizing the preservation of decentralization.
These two chambers, the Citizen House and the Token House, maintain the networkās equilibrium through their respective functions, voting mechanisms, and veto power. This collaborative governance structure ensures that both the communityās interests and the networkās overall health are taken into account.
In summary, the Optimism ecosystem serves as an inspiring example of how decentralized collaboration and community engagement can drive innovation and progress in the blockchain space. With its scalability and efficiency features, Optimism is playing a vital role in transforming and expanding the Ethereum ecosystem, paving the way towards a more decentralized and accessible future for all.
I am committed to a continuous learning journey within the Optimism ecosystem and Iām eager to explore various contribution opportunities, including ambassador and translator roles. I am excited to be a part of this vibrant community and contribute my skills and passion to its growth and success.
Thank you for reading!
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