SEED Latam - Governance Day
Introduction
Like we told you in previous posts, SEED Latam is going through a new stage. We aim to amplify the voice of Latin America and promote participation. To achieve this, we need to be actively involved in decision-making processes to contribute value to the ecosystem. We advocate for a critical and objective perspective from our role as representatives. We consider the impact that decisions made within the Latin American community can have on users, developers, protocols, local institutions, and all those interested in he Web3 ecosystem.t
Hearing our community
Ethereum Argentina was coming, and our community wanted to have an IRL event to share some moments together, so we decided to take action. It was the perfect time to meet, talk about Governance and show the work we have been doing for the past 6 months! With this in mind, the Core team of SEED Latam proposed the following objectives.
Objectives:
- Pass on the importance of involvement in Governance
- Transcend local borders to reach more people of Latin America
- Show to our community the work we are doing with our participation in different governance process
We have had the participation of over 200 individuals, out of which 115 people have claimed the POAP, as you can see in this link.
Sponsors:
The event was covered by criptotendencias.com -a digital media with 37,6k followers- dedicated to crypto. Here you can see the full note: https://www.criptotendencias.com/actualidad/cobertura-del-primer-governance-day-un-encuentro-en-buenos-aires-para-profundizar-en-la-gobernanza-blockchain/
In addition, within the frame of the event, Modular Crypto, a Brazilian digital media, made an article on “Latin America’s Participation in Web3 Governance”. The article includes the testimonies of @Gonna.eth, @Joxes y @Netrim. You can read it in this link: A participação da América Latina em Governanças da web3
Talks:
- Recap: First months of Arbitrum DAO (ES) by Manugotsuka
- Transparency and Anonymity in DAOs and Governance (EN) by João Kury
- DAO-Ops: the crosschain level (ES) by Maxlomu.eth
- Governance, Decision Making and Agency in a decentralized environment by Federico Holzwarth
Workshops:
- Creation and the present of AVCs (ES) by Mariano Davo y Crisincrypto
- Staking the Deck for Governing the Commons (EN) by 0x3liza and 0xRetro
Optimism Block:
After the break the final segment of the event was titled “Optimista,” featuring prominent individuals: @Joxes , the delegate from SEED Latam in Optimism; @Pumbi , leader of the @OptimismEsp
community; and @Gonna.eth, Grants Council Ops at Optimism. A wide array of insightful topics were addressed, and they shared the optimistic perspective with the audience. Furthermore, they provided inspiring tools aimed at encouraging attendees to actively participate in governance and contribute to ecosystem development.
Why we did it? Because we believe in what Optimism it’s crafting and the value reaching all the ecosystem, specially in LATAM. More info about talks:
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The Future of Optimism Governance (ES) by Pumbi, lead of OptimismEsp
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Pumbi talked about the next steps the Optimism Governance will take. What are the objectives and the challenges ahead? The next seasons and cycles of the governance process.
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Governance in Rollups: A Necessary Evil? (ES) by Joxes Optimism delegate
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Joxes talked about what is and how a Rollup work, the importance of having a governance process around this technology and the different models that exists nowadays.
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Public Goods in Optimism (ES) by Gonna
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Gonna talked about what are Public Goods for Optimism, the Scope of the Grant Council and how the RetroPGF worked so far.
Within this same segment, we highlighted, expressed gratitude for, and recounted the significant role of RPG2 in making such an important event possible.
Costs:
All Costs of the event here. In this link you can review our expenditure categories, which encompass catering, merchandise, venue rental, and audiovisual services. In a separate folder, we have organized invoices, as well as event photos. It’s worth noting that all funds collected were allocated towards both the Governance Day and Ethereum Argentina initiatives. We thank all our sponsors for supporting us.
Summary:
- We hosted the first in-person event about governance, with 7 talks and 2 workshops
- We had more than 200 participants coming from all of Latin America (like Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, and more)
- This event was possible due to the tokens we received during rpgf2 . Thanks to the bagholders and the whole Optimism ecosystem for this opportunity!
Team building: The importance of SEED Latam’s culture - “CaSEEDta”.
The Governance Day and Ethereum Argentina event provided a remarkable opportunity to bring together a team that spans across various corners of Latin America. Recognizing the importance of this occasion, we offer a co-working space for members of the delegations, collaborators, and the SEED Latam team during those days. With over 10 individuals making use of this space, it not only functioned as a place to work but also as a vibrant hub for networking and collaboration. Named as the “CaSEEDta”, this space felt akin to a home for our team. At SEED Latam, our ethos is of immense value and has defined us from the beginning. Alignment within the team is paramount, as we wholeheartedly support our principles and constantly emphasize the importance of contributing to the Latin American ecosystem. Therefore, this meeting was geared to reinforce these ideals, ensuring that each member of the team shares and embraces these same values in their journey.
This in-person gathering empowered us to strengthen our coordination efforts and gain a deeper understanding of the unique contributions of each delegation. Furthermore, we were thrilled to welcome visits from protocols and diverse Argentine communities, enriching the experience both professionally and on a personal level.
Within the context of the caSEEDta, one of the most important in-person meetings took place with Gonna, Grant Council from Optimism. This interaction proved pivotal, fostering connections among different working groups within the team. It also marked the inception of in-person governance discussions, allowing us to address challenges and chart the future path of SEED Latam. Those days were marked by intensive work and added significant value to the community.
Ethereum Argentina: Our participation
The Governance Day took place within the #EthereumArgentina framework, the most significant event in the country held in the heart of the Crypto capital: Buenos Aires. It brought together individuals from various parts of Latin America and global projects.With over 3,000 attendees, 110 speakers, and 20 workshops. The event echoed the vibrant spirit of last year’s ETH Latam. SEED Latam’s involvement was active right from the start, much like in the previous year. A substantial portion of the team volunteered for the event, contributing their efforts to various areas in the lead-up to the event.
Here you can see the digital media coverage of the event:
https://www.filo.news/noticia/2023/07/20/llega-el-evento-ethereum-argentina-innovando-en-comunidad-para-solucionar-desafios-de-la-region
https://www.iproup.com/economia-digital/42286-ethereum-argentina-2023-agenda-viernes-18-de-agosto
Some of SEED Latam’s core team had the privilege to participate in talks such as “Ethereum Criollo: Building from Argentina” by @CryptoChica, and the online interview with Vitalik Buterin about the present and future of Ethereum, account abstraction, rollups, and his vision of the crypto community in Argentina, hosted by our delegate @Joxes.
Among others, there were workshops led by @NicoProducto as well as participation in panels with @pedro (who was the leader of volunteers too).
Furthermore, we were able to engage with the community through the booths we shared with @OptimismEsp and L2 en Español. There, we spread the word about our work in the delegations and reached out with a survey for people so that they can tell us how much they know about governance.
We have had the participation of over 112 individuals in our governance survey, and 159 people have claimed the POAP, as you can see in this link.
We will continue working to improve and add value to the Optimism Collective 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SEEDLatam
Discord: https://comunidad.seedlatam.org/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SEEDGov/
Mirror: SEED Latam
Telegram: Telegram: Contact @SEED_Latam
What’s next? We will continue to be devoted to our activities. Following the success of the first edition, the team is now fully immersed in the planning of the second Governance Day event, scheduled for the first quarter of 2024. We deeply appreciate your participation and support.
Thank you for your time!
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